Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C344: Albatross vs Roberto II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Albatross throws a body punch but Roberto moves out of range.
Albatross jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roberto misses the jab.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Roberto 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 throws a chopping leg kick but Roberto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross throws a hook but Roberto avoids it easily.
Albatross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
Albatross slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross tries to bum rush Roberto with a series of wild strikes but Roberto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch but Roberto keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberto.
A hook to the body from Albatross. #BC#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberto scores with a jab to the head.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberto misses with a straight left.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Roberto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Roberto is rocked!
Roberto leaves his chin hanging out and Albatross seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Roberto crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: C333: Green vs Cheese II
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Albatross appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roberto darts in and clinches Albatross up against the cage.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Albatross breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Roberto clinches with his opponent.
Roberto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albatross.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roberto drives through and clinches with Albatross against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Roberto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberto is working Albatross over against the cage.
Roberto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross. #T1#
Roberto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Albatross takes a knee to the side of the body.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch but Roberto keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albatross 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.
Roberto tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
Albatross lands with a hook. Roberto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roberto slips under a jab.
Albatross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberto finds it's way round the side to connect with Albatross's head.
Roberto 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.
Roberto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberto tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberto lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Roberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Albatross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberto looks to clinch
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roberto 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.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Albatross misses
letting Roberto counter with a right hand.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross takes a swing at Roberto's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a sloppy head kick and Roberto moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albatross managing to block the knees to the body from Roberto.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Roberto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albatross.
Albatross is leaning against Roberto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Roberto darts in and clinches Albatross up against the cage.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Albatross lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Albatross.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberto backwards. #BC2#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Albatross misses.
Roberto tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Roberto moves into the clinch successfully.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Roberto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albatross, pushing him back against the cage.
Albatross is trying to push Roberto away but Roberto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Albatross's face.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards. #BC2#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Roberto is rocked!
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Roberto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberto moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Roberto seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albatross cracks Roberto with a hook to the temple - Roberto is on wobbly legs here! Albatross swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Roberto falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Albatross wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C326: Albatross vs Chulalong
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Albatross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albatross misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Chulalongkorn counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Magnificent Chulalongkorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C314: Albatross vs Ferkingstad
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Albatross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferkingstad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Albatross lands a big head kick that sends Ferkingstad tumbling to the mat! Albatross takes a step backwards and waves Ferkingstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad. #T1##KD#
Albatross cracks Ferkingstad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferkingstad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Albatross finish him? #ROC#Ferkingstad is rocked!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a big right hand! Oh Ferkingstad is in trouble here! Albatross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: C310: Albatross vs Payer IV
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a nice body shot.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Albatross avoids it with no problem.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Albatross dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
A nice side step and Tax Payer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whack! Albatross lands a heavy head kick that drops Tax Payer. The ref tackles Albatross to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tax Payer was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cheese's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
A hook to the body from Albatross.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow. #BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cheese.
Albatross 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cheese is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it. #T1#
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Cheese misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cheese scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Cheese.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross slips a jab from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albatross scores with a body shot. #T2#
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cheese.
Cheese swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Albatross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Albatross avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Albatross saw that one coming.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Albatross. #T4#
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cheese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Albatross blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
A little jabbing left from Albatross 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.

Charles Eric Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Albatross throws a sloppy head kick and Cheese moves out of range easily.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese tries to counter by clinching up but Albatross breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Cheese buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albatross can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cheese's head backwards.
Albatross lands with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Cheese thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Cheese misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Cheese only half commits.
Cheese lands an overhand right.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross blocking some punches.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cheese takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese closes the distance looking to clinch
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albatross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese fires out a quick counter leg kick but Albatross just manages to avoid it.
Albatross moves forwards but Cheese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Cheese lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Cheese blocks a low kick nicely.
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Charles Eric Cheese will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross is looking for the big counter here.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Albatross slips a jab from Cheese.
Albatross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese thumps Albatross with a low kick.
Cheese misses with a leg kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Cheese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albatross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a body kick that stops Albatross in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cheese cracks Albatross with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Albatross tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cheese pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Albatross is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Charles Eric Cheese thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross throws a counter high kick but Tax Payer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross throws a sloppy body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tax Payer cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Tax Payer.#T2#
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that Albatross semi-blocks.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tax Payer momentarily.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Tax Payer toppling to the canvas! Tax Payer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!#ROC#Tax Payer is rocked!
Albatross closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tax Payer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cheese!
A head kick misses from Albatross.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross scores with a head kick.
Albatross throws a head kick but Cheese moves out of range.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Cheese has managed to clinch.
Cheese taking a breather.
Cheese cracks Albatross with a nice body shot.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head. #T1#
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Cheese's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Cheese. #T2#
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese is working Albatross over against the cage.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cheese seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cheese - that landed with a thud.
Albatross working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Cheese misses with some punches. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Cheese works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
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 Charles Eric Cheese will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cheese rushes Albatross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Cheese pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
Cheese 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.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albatrosss head.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross pushes Cheese back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Albatross - that landed with a thud.
Albatross being controlled against the cage.
Cheese looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cheese.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross lands a right hand.
Come on Cheese - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
Albatross lands a hook that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Albatross lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Albatross.
A nice right hand lands inside from Albatross.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese misses with some punches. #T3#
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Cheese throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Cheese trying to stall but Albatross improves his position.
Albatross lands a left hand. #T4#
Albatross tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
Cheese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheese.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
Albatross is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a double jab.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Cheese lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
A head kick from Albatross lands but Cheese takes it in his stride.
Charles Eric Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Albatross misses.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Cheese throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Cheese lands a jab to the nose.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a lazy head kick
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3##KD#
Cheese cracks Albatross with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Albatross looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cheese finish him? #ROC#Albatross is rocked!
Cheese throws an uppercut from hell that sends Albatross clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cheese stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Charles Eric Cheese, 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: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese slips under a jab from Albatross.
Cheese feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross takes one on the button.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese punishes Albatross's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheese tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Albatross has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Cheese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheese.#ROC2#Albatross is rocked!
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross. #KD2#
Cheese cracks Albatross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cheese has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Albatross to stand back up!
Oh Albatross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Albatross being controlled against the cage.
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cheese lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheese creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Albatross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Albatross drops to his knees and Cheese pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Charles Eric Cheese 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: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Femme throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Femme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Femme, as that shot connected.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
A big right from Femme misses.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Femme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme connects with a nice looking jab.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
Femme lands the left hand.#T1#
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Albatross moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Albatross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Femme as he connects with a hook.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albatross takes one to the side of the head.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme 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.
Femme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Femme jumps back.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Femme moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme misses with a hook.
Albatross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albatross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albatross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Femme avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Femme connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme throws a good cross that connects.
Femme works the jab nicely.
Albatross takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme slips a jab from Albatross.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme connects with a body shot.#T4#
Albatross blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme lands with a cross.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Albatross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albatross has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Femme lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Femme misses.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albatross doesn't seem phased though.
Albatross lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albatross doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross throws a quick counter head kick but Femme was just out of range.
Albatross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Femme checks the leg kick.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Femme needs to keep his hands up - Albatross had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Femme is rocked!
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Femme misses with a left hand
and Albatross scores with a counter punch that sends Femme to the canvas! Albatross smells blood - he's punishing Femme with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Femme has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer blocks a head kick by Albatross.
Tax Payer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Albatross with a body shot.
Tax Payer throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
Tax Payer misses with a hook #KD#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Tax Payer toppling to the canvas! Tax Payer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!#ROC#Tax Payer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well. #T1#
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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. #KD#
Albatross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tax Payer sprawling to the canvas! Tax Payer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Albatross finish him?!
Tax Payer is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross cracks Tax Payer with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Tax Payer throws a combination that misses
and Albatross counters with a leg kick. #KD#
Albatross lands a big right hand that sends Tax Payer crashing to the mat! Albatross stays standing though and waves Tax Payer back to his feet!
Tax Payer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Albatross thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.#T3#
Albatross misses with a low kick as Tax Payer jumps back.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Albatross lands a big uppercut and Tax Payer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tax Payer looks OK. Albatross waves Tax Payer back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross knocks out Tax Payer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Albatross before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Albatross picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight 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: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Albatross's side.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Albatross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Albatross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albatross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Albatross's torso.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#T3#
Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Albatross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Albatross checks it
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross lands with a right hand. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Albatross counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Jackson is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). 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: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Otori moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albatross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otori throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Otori lands with an overhand left.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori slips under a jab from Albatross.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Otori throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.#T1#
Otori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Albatross throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Albatross blocks the low kick.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Otori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otori.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Albatross throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Otori checks it.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#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!
Otori misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
Otori walks into a jab.
Otori wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Otori scores with a jab. Albatross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Otori blocks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Otori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Albatross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albatross throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
Albatross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otori cracks Albatross with an open hand slap.#T3#
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Otori motions for Albatross to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otori's head.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Otori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Otori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 connects with a jab.
Otori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albatross's head.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otori lands a nice shot that snaps Albatross's head back.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
No joy there for Otori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albatross throws the left hand but Otori avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Otori defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Otori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Otori saw it coming and moves away.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Albatross off balance momentarily.#T1#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Otori checks it.
Otori motions for Albatross to come forward. Otori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Otori saw that one coming.
Otori looks for the body kick but Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otori swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Otori tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
As Albatross backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Albatross manages to avoid it all.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Otori ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Otori.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.#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!
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otori is out of range.
A head kick by Otori misses
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Otori 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.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otori scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
Otori lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Otori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otori can do to turn this around?
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori throws a body kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Albatross slips under a jab.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Otori misses with a low kick.
Albatross works Otori's body with a nice hook.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Otori checks a low kick from Albatross.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Otori should have avoided that one.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Otori.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Otori.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Otori tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Albatross throws a body punch but Otori moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Otori misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Otori connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Otori misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross 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.#R3#
Otori throws a lazy head kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Otori's ribs.
Otori misses with an uppercut.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Otori missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross slips a straight right by Otori.
A left lands for Albatross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross throws a leg kick but Otori sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Otori.
Otori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Otori lands with a good body shot.
Otori thuds his right hand into Albatross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross cracks Otori with a good jab.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Otori.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Albatross's head.
Otori drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Otori avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Otori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Otori's ribs.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Otori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albatross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otori manages to avoid it.
Otori misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Otori staying out of range there.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross tries to land a front kick but Otori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
A jab from Otori misses.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
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.
Otori jabs at Albatross's body.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Otori works the jab nicely.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Otori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. #T4#
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross misses the jab.
Otori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Otori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Otori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Otori's head.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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#
Some bone on bone action there as Otori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori lands a leg kick that knocks Albatross off balance momentarily.
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Otori 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 takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross misses the jab.
Otori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otori cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otori slips under a jab from Albatross.
A nice side step and Otori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Otori swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Nice shot by Otori.
Albatross tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Otori as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albatross misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a low kick, looking for Otori's leg but Otori calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Otori unleashes a big counter combination but Albatross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Otori blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Otori slips a straight right by Albatross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross misses with a left hand
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Otori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori cracks Albatross with an open hand slap.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Otori throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
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.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Otori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otori on the side of the head. #T4#
Otori misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Otori tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Otori cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Otori.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Albatross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Otori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross lands a jab.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori throws a nice looking combination but Albatross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albatross counters with a two punch combo.
Albatross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Albatross checks a low kick from Otori.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori throws a nice looking combination but Albatross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albatross, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Albatross lands a two punch combo.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.#T1#
Albatross lands a jab to the head.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Otori misses.
A big right from Otori misses.
Albatross lands an overhand right.
Albatross cracks Otori with an open hand slap.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Otori throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Otori under the eye.
Otori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Otori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Albatross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Otori scrambles back to his feet.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Otori.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross cracks Otori with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Otori's leg. Otori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
A jab from Albatross finds it's way through Otori's defenses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Otori's front leg but catches the back leg as Otori tries to avoid it.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
Albatross with a hook.
Otori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Albatross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Otori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Albatross takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Albatross backing away here, and Otori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Otori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Otori doesn't seem phased though.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross jabs at Otori's body.
Albatross slips a jab from Otori.
Albatross pushes Otori away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Otori slips a jab from Albatross.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Otori will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Albatross cracks Otori with a good jab.
Albatross throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori throws the kick towards the body but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Otori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Otori misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otori takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross slips under a jab from Otori.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albatross feints and then cracks Otori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otori down.
Albatross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Otori back to the cage. Albatross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his featherweight title!
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.

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Albatross misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross 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.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer throws a big counter combination but Albatross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Tax Payer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tax Payer doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tax Payer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albatross misses with a looping left.#T2#
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Tax Payer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Tax Payer jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses its target.
Albatross drops his hands momentarily and Tax Payer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Albatross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tax Payer takes a step back to recover.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer throws a one two combo.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tax Payer lands a head shot.#T4#
Tax Payer misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Tax Payer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Albatross.#KD2#
Albatross lands a big right hand that sends Tax Payer crashing to the mat! Albatross stays standing though and waves Tax Payer back to his feet!#ROC2#Tax Payer is rocked!
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tax Payer walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tax Payer limp body while Albatross jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Helix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Helix misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Helix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross swinging wildly here.
Helix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Albatross as he avoids it easily.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Helix walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Albatross slips under a jab from Helix.
Albatross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
Helix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Helix to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme connects with a single shot there.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Femme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Albatross to the ground. Femme is now in Albatross's guard.
Femme's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme'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.#T1#
Femme looking to pass the guard.
Femme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Femme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Nice body punch from Femme.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme scores with a jab. Albatross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Femme throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Albatross releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Femme misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Femme defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross slips a jab from Femme.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Albatross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head. #T4#
Femme lands a slapping body shot.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands a nice looking body shot.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Femme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Femme misses.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross tries a low kick but Femme avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross takes one on the button.
Femme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albatross.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Femme works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Femme scores with a jab.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albatross at a distance.
Albatross drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Albatross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross throws a fast counter high kick but Femme manages to duck under it in time.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross throws a hook but Femme blocks it.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Femme off the cage and back into range.
Femme throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range. #T2#
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Albatross takes one on the button.#CL#
Albatross gets tackled into the cage by Femme. Femme maintains the clinch. #BC#
Femme breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Femme doesn't seem phased though.
Femme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Femme to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
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.

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Femme misses with a straight left.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme slips under a jab.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Femme. Femme circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme misses with a looping right.#T1#
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlbatross.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross connects with a high kick.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Femme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross throws a counter high kick but Femme was just alert enough to avoid it.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme stuns Albatross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Femme lands a jab to the nose.
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.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Femme moves away from the strike by Albatross. #T3#
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Albatross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Femme scores with a body shot.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Albatross misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Albatross blocks a jab.#T4#
Femme connects with the punch.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
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 throws the kick towards the body but Femme avoids it.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Femme closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albatross quickly recovers to half guard.
Femme trying to pass the guard but Albatross defending well.
Femme controlling the action here.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Decent striking displayed by Femme there.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Albatross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A jab from Albatross misses.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross scores with a one two! Femme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Femme cracks Albatross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Femme.
Nice uppercut lands for Femme. That snapped Albatross's head back.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Albatross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross swinging wildly here.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.#T2#
Femme throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Femme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Femme slips the punch.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!#T3#
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
A big left from Femme misses.
Femme misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme connects with a looping right hand.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross staying out of range there.
As Femme looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Femme just gets out of the way.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Femme slips under a jab.
Albatross scores with a jab. Femme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme misses with a straight right.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Femme misses.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Femme with a nice cross.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Femme misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Femme throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Albatross. Those never looked like landing.
Femme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross tries to move into range but Femme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme avoids the head kick by Albatross.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Femme 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.
Femme lunges at Albatross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albatross's hand.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#T1#
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme dives in and grabs Albatross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Albatross pushes down on Femme's head and hops out.
Femme lunges at Albatross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albatross's hand.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme with a hook.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Albatross throws a head kick but Femme moves out of range.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Femme misses with a hook
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Femme! But no joy.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Femme jabs Albatross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Femme lands a nice hook to Albatross's body. Albatross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Femme is out of range.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Femme misses the jab.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Femme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Femme.
Femme cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Femme at a distance.
Femme dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
A jab from Albatross misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Albatross misses the jab.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme tries for a takedown but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Femme.#T1#
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Albatross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Femme finds it's way round the side to connect with Albatross's head.
Femme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
Femme goes for a double leg but Albatross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Albatross continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Albatross gets caught flat footed, as Femme shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Femme controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albatross keeping full guard, as Femme tries to pass. #T2#
Femme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Femme with a hook.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Femme didn't see that one coming.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Femme was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Femme. Beautiful body shot.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Albatross tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme slips a jab from Albatross.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Albatross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme lands a lovely overhand right.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme misses with a hook.
Albatross ducks right into an uppercut from Femme.
Femme lands a jab to the nose.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Femme.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Femme saw that one coming.
Albatross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme shoots in and drives through. Albatross sprawls well.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Femme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Femme slips a jab from Albatross.
A little jabbing left from Femme on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Femme is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Femme with a hook.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme lands with a shot 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!
Femme takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Femme digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Femme misses with a hook.
Femme blocks a jab.
Albatross slips under a jab from Femme.#T3#
Albatross moves away from the strike by Femme.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Femme lands with a shot to the body.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Femme fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Albatross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Violent Femme.
Femme swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range. #T4#
Femme scores with a jab.
Femme slips a straight right by Albatross.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Albatross lands a really nice looking cross but Femme seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Femme lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Femme.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Femme manages to avoid it.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
Violent Femme is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Albatross.
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gebhardt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt keeps Albatross at a distance using the push kick.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Albatross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gebhardt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Gebhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
Gebhardt throws a front kick that sends Albatross stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Jab by Albatross.
Gebhardt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt tried to score with a low kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt misses with a right hand
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Gebhardt lands a slapping body shot.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Gebhardt cracks Albatross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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.
Gebhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gebhardt lands a jab to Albatross's midsection.#T3#
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gebhardt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Gebhardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gebhardt lands the left hand.
Albatross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albatross has time to react.
Gebhardt with a nice calf kick.
Gebhardt with a nice cross.
Albatross stuns Gebhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Gebhardt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gebhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gebhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gebhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt scores with a jab. Albatross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gebhardt. That's going to slow Albatross down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt 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#
Albatross slips under a jab.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Gebhardt thumps Albatross with a low kick.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gebhardt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Albatross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Albatross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
Albatross defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Gebhardt finds it's way through Albatross's defenses.
Gebhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Gebhardt moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albatross slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Gebhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gebhardt misses with a hook
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
A big right from Albatross misses. #T2#
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Gebhardt with a nice calf kick.
Albatross slips a straight right by Gebhardt.
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 Gebhardt finds it's target.
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gebhardt. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gebhardt throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Gebhardt lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.#T3#
Albatross swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albatross checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Albatross throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Albatross jabs at Gebhardt's body.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a head kick but Albatross moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Gebhardt connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Albatross backing away here, and Gebhardt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Albatross.
Gebhardt cracks Albatross with a right hand 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!
Gebhardt lands an overhand right.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gebhardt on the side of the head.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gebhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Albatross checks a low kick from Gebhardt.
Albatross scores with a kick to the body.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt slips a jab from Albatross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Gebhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albatross on the side of the head.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Gebhardt lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross takes one to the side of the head.
Gebhardt wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Gebhardt throws a leg kick
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Albatross.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gebhardt scores with the left hand. Albatross knows he should have avoided that one.
Gebhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Gebhardt avoids the head kick by Albatross.
Gebhardt connects with the punch.#T2#
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Gebhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Gebhardt clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gebhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
Gebhardt with a hook.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Gebhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Gebhardt 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.
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Gebhardt avoided it.
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Gebhardt clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Gebhardt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gebhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut.
Albatross cracks Gebhardt with a good jab.#T4#
Gebhardt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Albatross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gebhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albatross's sensitive parts.
Gebhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt really 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.#R4#
Gebhardt cracks Albatross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
As Gebhardt backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gebhardt misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Gebhardt throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#T1#
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Gebhardt throws a poor cross that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Gebhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Gebhardt.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Albatross drops Gebhardt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gebhardt looks back up at him and smiles so Albatross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Gebhardt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Gebhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gebhardt! Albatross lets Gebhardt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Albatross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gebhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gebhardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Albatross if he has to take too many more of those.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Albatross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gebhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Jab from Gebhardt.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Gebhardt. #T3#
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gebhardt momentarily.
Albatross cracks Gebhardt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gebhardt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Albatross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gebhardt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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: C246: Albatross vs Bualuang II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Bualuang throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Bualuang takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bualuang avoids it.
Albatross moves out of range as Bualuang strikes.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bualuang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.
Bualuang is looking to slow Albatross down with leg kicks.
Bualuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A low kick from Bualuang misses
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bualuang looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bualuang avoids it.
Bualuang misses the body punch
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Bualuang swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bualuang avoids it.
Bualuang fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bualuang with a jab.
Bualuang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Bualuang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang throws a combination that misses
and Albatross counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bualuang misses the target.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bualuang. Bualuang obviously looking to wear him down.
Bualuang is looking to chop away at Albatross's legs.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Bualuang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang lands a body shot.
Bualuang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bualuang scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Bualuang misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bualuang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Albatross had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Bualuang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick.
Albatross avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bualuang.
Bualuang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross slips a jab from Bualuang.
Jab, jab by Bualuang - just one landing.
Bualuang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bualuang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.#T4#
Bualuang misses with the combination.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bualuang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Bualuang does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bualuang scores with a nice strike.
Bualuang misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#CL2#
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Albatross tries to break free but Bualuang pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anurak Bualuang 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#
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bualuang.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bualuang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a three punch combo that has Bualuang backing up. Bualuang nods at Albatross to acknowledge the strikes.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Bualuang.
Albatross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.
Albatross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bualuang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Bualuang instigates a clinch. #BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bualuang misses with a hook
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Bualuang looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Bualuang just gets out of the way.
Bualuang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bualuang 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.
Bualuang loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.#T1#
Bualuang connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bualuang takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Bualuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Albatross counters with a quick kick to the body but Bualuang blocks it.
Bualuang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross moves forwards but Bualuang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albatross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bualuang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bualuang tried to score with a low kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bualuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Bualuang misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bualuang swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bualuang thumps Albatross with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bualuang to score with a decent uppercut.
Albatross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bualuang moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Bualuang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bualuang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Albatross counters with a body kick that stops Bualuang in his tracks momentarily.
Bualuang cracks Albatross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bualuang throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bualuang.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang lands with a hook. Albatross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Bualuang takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Bualuang throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bualuang feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Bualuang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bualuang throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Bualuang toppling to the canvas! Bualuang scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!#ROC#Bualuang is rocked!
Bualuang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Bualuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.
Bualuang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Bualuang seems to have recovered his senses.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Bualuang avoided it.
Bualuang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anurak Bualuang 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.#R3#
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bualuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bualuang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bualuang.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Bualuang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bualuang throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Albatross sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bualuang doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bualuang lands a jab.
Bualuang misses with a double jab.
Bualuang scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bualuang misses with a body kick.
Bualuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bualuang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bualuang connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Bualuang jabs Albatross right on the nose. Albatross blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albatross circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Bualuang.
Bualuang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bualuang wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Bualuang misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bualuang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bualuang connects with a body shot.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bualuang throws out the jab.
Bualuang throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bualuang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Albatross counters with a body kick.
Bualuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bualuang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bualuang. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bualuang throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bualuang. #T4#
Bualuang throws a series of punches but Albatross avoids them all with ease.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bualuang misses the body punch #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bualuang! Albatross lets Bualuang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bualuang jabs Albatross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bualuang swinging wildly here.
Albatross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bualuang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bualuang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anurak Bualuang really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Bualuang throws a lazy head kick
and Albatross counters with a big right hand! Oh Bualuang is in trouble here! Albatross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
Gebhardt misses with a hook
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gebhardt. That's going to slow Albatross down.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gebhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Gebhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt darts in trying to clinch
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Gebhardt.
Albatross appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gebhardt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross counters with a nice body shot.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Gebhardt misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gebhardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gebhardt just manages to avoid it.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gebhardt. That's going to slow Albatross down. #T2#
Albatross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gebhardt swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gebhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Gebhardt.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.#T3#
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a one-two to the body.
Gebhardt wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Gebhardt is rocked!
Albatross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Gebhardt seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Gebhardt closes the distance and pushes Albatross back into the cage.
Gebhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albatrosss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gebhardt. #T4#
A short uppercut from Albatross.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gebhardt blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Gebhardt works the jab nicely.
Gebhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albatross's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Gebhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Gebhardt's head.
Albatross lands a body shot. #BC#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Albatross is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp one two that drops Gebhardt! Albatross thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gebhardt to his feet! Gebhardt is in big trouble!
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gebhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gebhardt misses with a right hand #KD#
and Albatross counters with a head kick that drops Gebhardt to the mat! Gebhardt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gebhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Albatross blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Gebhardt connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Gebhardt misses #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gebhardt! Albatross lets Gebhardt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gebhardt.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Gebhardt tries to clinch up
and Albatross counters with a huge right that knocks Gebhardt out cold! Albatross is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
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.

Event: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Corassa throws a lazy body kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a three punch combo that has Corassa backing up. Corassa nods at Albatross to acknowledge the strikes.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
And Albatross counters with a quick kick to the body but Corassa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Corassa throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Corassa. #T2#
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corassa cracks Albatross with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
A low kick from Corassa is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Corassa is rocked!
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.#T4#
Corassa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Albatross lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Albatross checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Corassa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Corassa thows a leg kick but Albatross checks it
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corassa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Albatross rather than just go for the knockout.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.#T1#
Corassa misses the body punch
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corassa throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Albatross counters with a quick kick to the body but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa tries to land a body kick
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corassa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Albatross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a good, hard body kick but Corassa shrugs it off.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa thows a leg kick but Albatross checks it
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corassa can do to turn this around?
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Albatross counters with a quick kick to the body but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albatross's sensitive parts.
Corassa misses with a left hand #KD#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Corassa toppling to the canvas! Corassa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!
Corassa is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa throws a shot to the body.
Corassa misses with a body shot
and Albatross counters with a big right hand! Oh Corassa is in trouble here! Albatross follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Femme throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Femme.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Femme. That snapped Albatross's head back.
Femme catches Albatross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Albatross as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlbatross.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme blocks a jab.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Albatross lands a nice shot that snaps Femme's head back.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Albatross slips a straight right by Femme.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
A big left from Femme misses.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
As Femme backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Femme really felt that one!
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Femme gets a double leg takedown into Albatross's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My spies in Black Eagle MMA inform me that Femme has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Albatross working a defensive guard here.
Femme looking to pass the guard.
Femme is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Albatross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Femme controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albatross swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Femme works the jab nicely.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albatross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Femme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Albatross slips a jab from Femme.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Femme moves out of range as Albatross throws a body kick.
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Albatross moves forwards but Femme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albatross stuns Femme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross scores with a kick to the midsection.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Femme swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Femme sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Femme misses the jab.
Femme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Femme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albatross has knocked Femme down with a huge combo! Albatross steps away and waves a wobbly Femme back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Femme is rocked!
Albatross throws a pinpoint strike between Femme's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Femme crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Albatross scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bualuang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Bualuang's shoulder, as Bualuang tries to avoid the shot.
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bualuang. That's going to slow Albatross down.
Bualuang throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bualuang.
Bualuang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bualuang looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Bualuang misses with a hook to the body
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bualuang throws a body kick that misses.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bualuang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot.
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Bualuang moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Albatross seems unphased.
Bualuang connects with a nice looking jab.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Bualuang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 slips a jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bualuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
Bualuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albatross circles away quickly and effectively.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Albatross lands a nice hook to Bualuang's body. Bualuang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross slips under a jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bualuang clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang misses the jab.
Bualuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bualuang misses with a body kick.
Bualuang misses with a jab to the body
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Bualuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bualuang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Bualuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albatross circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
A combination from Bualuang does no damage.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross 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.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Bualuang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bualuang with the inside leg kick.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bualuang.
Albatross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Albatross with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Bualuang misses with a kick to the body.
Albatross looks to land a combination but Bualuang avoids it well.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Bualuang. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Albatross misses its target.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bualuang.
Bualuang is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bualuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bualuang throws a solid leg kick but Albatross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bualuang.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.#T1#
Bualuang misses with a body shot
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bualuang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bualuang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bualuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross scores with a jab to the head.
Bualuang swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bualuang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bualuang tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bualuang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bualuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross misses with a body kick. #T2#
Bualuang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bualuang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bualuang misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bualuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bualuang throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Bualuang off balance momentarily.
Bualuang misses with a looping right.
Albatross moves out of range as Bualuang throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it. #T3#
Albatross blocks a leg kick.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bualuang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bualuang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bualuang throws out the jab.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bualuang rushes Albatross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Bualuang is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bualuang.
Bualuang moves to clinch but Albatross breaks away
and Albatross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bualuang thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Bualuang misses the target.
Bualuang tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
As Bualuang looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Bualuang just gets out of the way.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bualuang is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Bualuang slips the punch.
Bualuang tries to clinch up.
Bualuang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Bualuang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bualuang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bualuang tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Bualuang throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang throws a combination. Albatross tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Bualuang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bualuang tries to avoid it.
Bualuang swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bualuang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bualuang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Bualuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bualuang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a two punch combo.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Bualuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bualuang wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Bualuang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Bualuang.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bualuang backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Albatross finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bualuang looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Bualuang moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bualuang.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bualuang thinking.
Bualuang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Bualuang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bualuang 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 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bualuang counters with a thumping low kick. #T4##CL2#
Bualuang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albatross, pushing him back against the cage.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross lands a body shot. #BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang darts in trying to clinch
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang throws a right hand that Albatross ducks under and follows up with a left that Albatross also avoids with ease.
Bualuang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bualuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bualuang throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Bualuang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anurak Bualuang just about did enough to 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#
Bualuang looks to clinch
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Bualuang 's knee.
Bualuang checks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Bualuang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bualuang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Albatross. That one must have hurt.
Bualuang misses with a looping right.
Bualuang looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Bualuang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Albatross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bualuang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a double jab.
A shot to the body from Bualuang misses
and Albatross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bualuang really felt that one!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bualuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albatross has time to react.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Albatross.
A slow jab from Bualuang misses its intended target. #T2#
Albatross slips a straight right by Bualuang.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bualuang throws a combination that misses
and Albatross finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bualuang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albatross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Albatross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bualuang will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Albatross.
Albatross throws a wild body kick that Bualuang sees coming a mile off.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
Bualuang wants to clinch
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albatross checks a leg kick.
Bualuang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Albatross throws a lazy body kick
and Bualuang counters with a right hand to the body.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Bualuang.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Bualuang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bualuang is rocked!
Bualuang throws a head kick that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bualuang thinking.
Bualuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Bualuang's head but Bualuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the body
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross scores with a kick to the midsection.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Bualuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bualuang.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Bualuang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bualuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bualuang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bualuang throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Bualuang wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross had his way with Anurak Bualuang in that 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.#R5##CL2#
Bualuang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bualuang.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands. #BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bualuang throws a lazy head kick
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Albatross backs up against the cage.
Bualuang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albatross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bualuang is out of range and Albatross settles back down.
Bualuang misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Anurak Bualuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bualuang forces Albatross back against the cage and clinches.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Albatross.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Bualuang has double underhooks. #BC2#
Bualuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Bualuang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bualuang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Albatross moves forwards but Bualuang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bualuang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Bualuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.#T2#
Bualuang looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Bualuang.
Bualuang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Bualuang avoided it.
Albatross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Bualuang.
Bualuang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Albatross.
Bualuang throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Bualuang throws a nice looking combination but Albatross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bualuang swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Bualuang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Bualuang throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bualuang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Bualuang misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bualuang's knee momentarily.
Bualuang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bualuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Bualuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Bualuang looks to throw a body kick
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Bualuang.
Albatross slips under a jab from Bualuang.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bualuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bualuang throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bualuang! Albatross lets Bualuang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Bualuang to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: 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: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
Albatross scores with a jab.
Six Nine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice leg kick.
Six Nine misses with a low kick as Albatross jumps back.#CL2#
Six Nine darts in and clinches Albatross up against the cage.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Six Nine 's head.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Six Nine off balance momentarily.
Albatross misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Albatross backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Six Nine scores with a jab.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Six Nine off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Six Nine 's knee momentarily.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Six Nine moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six Nine ! But no joy.
Albatross tries to work over Six Nine 's front leg with a kick but Six Nine checks it.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Albatross. That snapped Six Nine 's head back.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Six Nine lands a head kick!
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Six Nine 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.
Six Nine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Six Nine misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Albatross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .#T2#
Six Nine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with the combination.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Six Nine moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
As Six Nine backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six Nine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Six Nine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albatross misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Six Nine 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 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Albatross.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Six Nine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Albatross misses.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Six Nine swinging wildly here.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albatross thuds his shin into the meat of Six Nine 's side.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six Nine throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Six Nine 's legs.
Six Nine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Six Nine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Albatross on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Albatross avoids it.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
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!#R2#
Six Nine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Six Nine throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross motions for Six Nine to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Six Nine 's body.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Six Nine can do to turn this around?
Albatross lands with a nice body punch.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine moved away.
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six Nine on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Albatross swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine tries to land a front kick but Albatross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine unleashes a big counter combination but Albatross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Six Nine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Six Nine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Six Nine slips the punch.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Six Nine throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Albatross scores with the left hand. Six Nine knows he should have avoided that one.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross. #T2#
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Six Nine tries to land a body kick
and Six Nine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross is looking to slow Six Nine down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross thumps Six Nine with a low kick.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross 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 throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Albatross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Six Nine under the eye.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a right hand to the body.
Six Nine checks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Six Nine 's knee but Six Nine avoids it well.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Six Nine misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Nice body kick from Albatross.
Albatross punishes Six Nine 's body with a nice straight punch.
Six Nine 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Six Nine 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 connects with a body shot that sends Six Nine 's belly button to the back.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Six Nine is looking to land body kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Six Nine . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Six Nine .
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Six Nine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Six Nine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Six Nine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Six Nine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Six Nine moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Six Nine in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Six Nine tries to land a body kick
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
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 checks a low kick from Six Nine .
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Six Nine drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six Nine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Six Nine misses with a body punch
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six Nine .
Albatross misses with a hook.
Six Nine throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine slips a jab from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six Nine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Albatross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Six Nine is able to avoid easily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross throws a good cross that connects.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine feints a counter leg kick.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six Nine checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Six Nine misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross slips under a jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Six Nine jumps back.
Albatross throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Six Nine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Albatross.
Six Nine lands a jab to the head.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six Nine checks it well.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six Nine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Six Nine defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Six Nine swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross slips a jab from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Albatross misses
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Six Nine lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Albatross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Six Nine 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.

That was a close round but Johnny Albatross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Six Nine only half commits.
Six Nine misses with an uppercut.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine is looking to land body kicks.
Six Nine slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .#T1#
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a thumping low kick.
Six Nine throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross swings for the body but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Six Nine should have avoided that one.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Albatross. #T2#
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine checks a low kick from Albatross.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Six Nine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Six Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Six Nine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross scores with a jab. Six Nine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Six Nine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross blocks a head kick by Six Nine . #T3#
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a left to the body.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Six Nine blocks the leg kick.
Albatross scores with a jab. Six Nine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Six Nine 's leg. Six Nine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine connects with a body shot.
Albatross tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Six Nine .
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a hook to the body
and Six Nine counters with an inside leg kick.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
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.
Six Nine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Six Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Six Nine tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.
Albatross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a leg kick that misses.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross slips under a jab from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine blocks a jab.
Six Nine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine misses with a kick to the body.
Albatross scores with a jab.
Six Nine throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Jab from Six Nine .
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a good low kick that Albatross was not able to check.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
Six Nine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross misses with the body kick
and Six Nine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Six Nine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Six Nine moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross tries a low kick but Six Nine avoids it.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Six Nine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Six Nine takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Six Nine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tekashi Six Nine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine .
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Six Nine counters with a low kick, right behind Albatross 's knee.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Six Nine throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Albatross is able to avoid easily.
Six Nine throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Six Nine is looking to clinch.
Six Nine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Six Nine
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Six Nine takes one to the chin there.
Albatross lands a slapping body shot.
Six Nine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Six Nine 's belly button to the back.
Six Nine takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six Nine scores with a nice right hand.
Six Nine swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Six Nine tries to land a front kick but Albatross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Six Nine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross lands a nice looking body shot.
Six Nine swinging wildly here.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Six Nine 's front leg but catches the back leg as Six Nine tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albatross, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Hull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hull doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Hull backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hull tries to clinch up
letting Albatross counter with a right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Hull 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 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Hull moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Hull darts in trying to clinch
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hull tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Hull tries to clinch up.
Albatross misses with a low kick. #T3#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Albatross counters with an inside leg kick. #T4##KD#
Albatross sends Hull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Albatross is motioning to the referee to let Hull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hull is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Hull has been cut.
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 knocks out Hull with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Albatross before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Albatross picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Corassa swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albatross.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corassa blocks a low kick nicely.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Albatross. That snapped Corassa's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albatross.#T1#
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Albatross lands a head shot.#T2#
Albatross walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
Corassa avoids the head kick by Albatross.
Corassa is looking for a counter combo.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Corassa 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!
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Corassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Albatross avoided it.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Corassa misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa is looking to slow Albatross down with leg kicks.
Albatross 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.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Corassa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a solid body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Corassa digs a good body shot into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corassa - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Corassa lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa 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.#T1#
Corassa swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Albatross.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corassa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corassa misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Albatross slips a straight right by Corassa.
Albatross is looking for the big counter here.
Corassa misses with a low kick.#T2#
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corassa blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Albatross connects with a jab.#T3#
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Albatross connects with a superb combination that knocks Corassa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Albatross before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Corassa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunn toppling to the canvas! Gunn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!#ROC#Gunn is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gunn clinches.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Gunn seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albatross's waist but Albatross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunn! Albatross lets Gunn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gunn throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Gunn swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunn.
Gunn tries to bum rush Albatross with a series of wild strikes but Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Gunn moves into range and clinches up with Albatross.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Albatross defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2##CL2#
Gunn clinches.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Albatross working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross connects with a looping right hand. #KD#
Albatross lands a big uppercut and Gunn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gunn looks OK. Albatross waves Gunn back to his feet!
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Albatross tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.#T3#
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Gunn. #CL2#
Gunn drives through and clinches with Albatross against the cage.
A short right from Albatross.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Albatross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Gunn 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.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Gunn.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gunn has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross throws a big counter combination but Gunn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Albatross tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Albatross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Albatross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Gunn.#CL2#
Gunn pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
As Gunn backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Albatross.
Gunn throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses the shot to the body.
Gunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gunn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gunn looks to clinch but Albatross throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gunn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
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: SYN 988 Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Albatross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Albatross defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Albatross.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Kutvonen 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.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Albatross's leg. Albatross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Albatross lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Kutvonen scores with a takedown into Albatross's guard.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albatross's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutvonen stalling. #T1#
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albatross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albatross's head.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Albatross won't allow it.
Kutvonen wants to control but Albatross is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Albatross is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Albatross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Albatross is blocking nicely.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Albatross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Albatross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Albatross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Albatross is defending the position.
Albatross is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albatross defending well though.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Albatross is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albatross taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
It looks like Kutvonen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Albatross's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Albatross keeps moving.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Kutvonen feints and as Albatross raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Albatross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Albatross blocks nicely.
Kutvonen passes Albatross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albatross is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albatross avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Albatross is a slippery customer.#T1#
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albatross's head.
Albatross has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kutvonen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Albatross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Albatross is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Kutvonen is taking a breather. Albatross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.#T3#
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Albatross knows he should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Albatross.
Kutvonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kutvonen's knee momentarily.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutvonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Albatross looking for a sweep but Kutvonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!
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 nice elbow there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen landing punches.
Kutvonen punching from mount but Albatross doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Albatross wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kutvonen.
Albatross taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albatross is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Albatross avoids it easily.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Albatross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Albatross sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Albatross is working away. #T1#
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Albatross's temple.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but Albatross defending well.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen lands a big shot there that rocks Albatross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Albatross is working to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen lands a heavy elbow.
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Albatross is rocked!
Kutvonen landing shots from mount.
Oh Albatross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Albatross scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kutvonen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kutvonen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Albatross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Albatross 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.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 misses with a looping left.
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albatross scores with a decent looking hook.
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Albatross avoids a kick to the body.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
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 blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Albatross slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Albatross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Albatross gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross is trying to break free.
Albatross tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Albatross is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Albatross motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Albatross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Albatross with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Albatross lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albatross, pushing him back against the cage.
Albatross digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Albatross tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Albatross misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Albatross tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albatross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Albatross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Albatross saw it coming and moves away.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit jabs Albatross right on the nose. Albatross blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Albatross's midsection.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit stuns Albatross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Albatross cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Albatross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Albatross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
Albatross is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Albatross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albatross misses the body punch
and Albatross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albatross moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Albatross defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albatross's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Albatross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A solid body kick from Albatross.
Albatross misses the jab.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Albatross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Albatross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Albatross was not able to check.
Albatross's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albatross works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Albatross.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Albatross and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross working hard to break the clinch.
Albatross can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Albatross controls his hands. #T1#
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross lands a head shot.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit. #CL#
Albatross tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit has Albatross pressed against the cage, preventing Albatross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Albatross.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.#T2#
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Albatross.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Albatross lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Albatross misses.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Albatross wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Albatross checks it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross scores with a jab.
Albatross slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Albatross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Albatross!
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has Albatross pressed against the cage, preventing Albatross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
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.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes 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.#R4#
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Sitsongrit 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 shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
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 body kick that misses.
Albatross misses the jab.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
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. #T1#
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit motions for Albatross to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Albatross's body. Albatross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Albatross.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Albatross misses.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albatross doesn't seem phased though.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Albatross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Albatross.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Albatross.
Jab by Albatross.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albatross is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Johnny Albatross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Albatross does it's job there.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Albatross connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Albatross's head back.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Albatross misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Albatross's front leg but catches the back leg as Albatross tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.#T2#
Albatross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Albatross throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
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.
Sitsongrit cracks Albatross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Albatross.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Albatross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Albatross seems unphased.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Albatross takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Albatross scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Albatross.
I think Albatross 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SYN Supernova XIII
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Biden saw that one coming.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biden moves away.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Biden. That one must have hurt.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
We've been informed that Biden 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.
Biden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Albatross is able to avoid easily.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biden.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Biden swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Biden misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Albatross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bidens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Albatross. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden jabs Albatross right on the nose. Albatross blinks but takes it well.
Biden misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Biden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
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.
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 Biden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Biden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross backing away here, and Biden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross tests Biden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Albatross stuns Biden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Biden throws a front kick aimed at Albatross's knee but Albatross avoids it well.
Albatross moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Biden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Biden moved out of range nicely.
Albatross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Biden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Biden.
Biden tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Biden misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Biden throws a leg kick but Albatross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Biden.
Biden wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Biden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Good work by Albatross as he checks the leg kick.
Biden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Biden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biden tries to land a leg kick but Albatross saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Biden misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Biden saw it coming and moves away.
Biden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albatross jabs Biden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Biden's front leg but catches the back leg as Biden tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biden doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross throws a hook but Biden avoids it easily.
Biden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Biden tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Biden.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.
Albatross clobbers Biden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Biden defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross takes a swing at Biden's ribcage but misses.
Albatross cracks Biden with a good jab.
Albatross jabs Biden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Biden defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Biden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Albatross motions for Biden to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biden is out of range.
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Biden counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biden.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden lands with a nice body punch.
Biden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Biden wants to slow Albatross down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Biden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Biden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Biden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biden can do to turn this around?
Biden misses with a body kick.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Biden's leg. Biden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Biden throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross motions for Biden to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross jabs Biden to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albatross swings away with a body shot that misses
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biden missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden checks a leg kick.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biden throws a body kick that misses.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Biden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Biden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albatross finds it's way round the side to connect with Biden's head.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biden. That did some damage!
Albatross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Biden blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Biden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biden wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biden in his tracks. #T2#
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Biden closes the distance and clinches.
Albatross gets through Biden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biden misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biden moves away.
Albatross throws a body kick that misses
and Biden counters with a right hand to the body.
Biden throws a half hearted mid kick.
It appears Albatross was looking to counter with a kick there.
Biden slips a straight right by Albatross.
Biden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Biden saw it coming and moves away.
Biden feints a counter leg kick.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biden with a nice calf kick.
Biden lands a slapping body shot.
Biden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Biden throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Biden slips a straight right by Albatross.
Biden scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Biden moved out of range nicely.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albatross checks it well.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Biden is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Biden.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.#T4#
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 throws a shot from downtown. Biden moves away and avoids it.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Biden moves away and avoids it.
Albatross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Biden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Biden throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Biden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Biden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albatross blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross lands with a hook. Biden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Albatross, as that shot connected.
Biden throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Biden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biden tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Albatross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biden is looking to chop away at Albatross's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biden wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross digs a good hook to Biden's body.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biden throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross lands with an overhand left.
Albatross has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Albatross throws a low kick but Biden avoids it.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Biden is out of range.
Biden throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biden throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biden.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Biden ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Biden misses with a looping right.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Biden misses.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
A nice side step and Biden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Biden.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Biden.
Biden fails to land with a series of punches.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Albatross. #T2#
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albatross misses the jab.
Biden throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biden checks a leg kick.
Biden throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Biden's front leg but catches the back leg as Biden tries to avoid it.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Biden.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden throws a chopping leg kick but Albatross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biden.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Biden does no damage.
Biden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Biden's front leg but catches the back leg as Biden tries to avoid it.
Biden misses with the combination.
Albatross tests Biden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Biden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross slips a jab from Biden.
Biden blocks a leg kick.
Biden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Biden throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden misses with a kick to the body.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biden.
Albatross with a nice calf kick.
Biden throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Biden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albatross counters with a body kick that stops Biden in his tracks momentarily.
Albatross throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range. #T4#
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biden.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Biden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
A bone on bone clash there as Albatross blocks the leg kick.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Biden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albatross.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biden trying to land knees to the body.
Albatross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Albatross.
Biden has Albatross pressed against the cage, preventing Albatross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Albatross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biden moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Biden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Albatross.
Biden scores with the left hand. Albatross knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross clearly takes 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.#R4#
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Biden jumps back.
Biden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biden. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biden.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab.
Albatross lands a nice shot that snaps Biden's head back.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Biden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Biden misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Biden down.
Biden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Biden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
As Biden backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Biden misses with a body punch
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biden moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross blocks the body kick.
Biden takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Albatross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albatross with a jab.
A slow jab from Biden misses its intended target.
Biden throws a lazy body kick
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Biden.
Albatross lands a nice looking body kick.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Biden.
Biden slips under a jab.
Biden throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
No joy there for Biden, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Biden misses.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Biden manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biden slips under a jab.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biden.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biden counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Biden misses.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Biden didn't see that one coming.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biden checks a leg kick nicely.
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.
Biden misses with a low kick as Albatross jumps back.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Biden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Biden moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.#T3#
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biden takes one to the chin there.
Biden tries to land a front kick but Albatross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Biden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albatross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Albatross cracks Biden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biden walks into a left hand.
Biden moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Biden misses the jab.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biden slips a jab from Albatross.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Biden should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Biden blocks the low kick.#T4#
Albatross takes a swing at Biden's ribcage but misses.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden tries a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biden throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Biden misses.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Albatross punishes Biden's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Biden pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albatross checks a leg kick.
Biden swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Biden.
Biden steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden misses with a hook to the body
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross had his way with Joe Biden in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.#R5#
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Biden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Albatross.
Biden avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biden on the side of the head.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Albatross digs a good hook to Biden's body.
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biden under the eye.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross blocks the body kick.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Biden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Biden 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.
Albatross defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Biden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biden looks to throw a body kick
and Albatross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biden thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden tries to score with a low kick but Albatross moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biden misses with a wild body shot.
Biden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biden 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.
Biden cracks Albatross with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Albatross with a body shot.
Biden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biden.
Albatross throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biden on the side of the head.
Jab from Albatross.
Biden throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Joe Biden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Biden.
Biden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Biden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biden.
Biden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albatross finds it's way round the side to connect with Biden's head.
Biden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Nice straight punches there by Albatross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albatross.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Biden slips a straight right by Albatross.
Biden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Biden blocks a jab.
Albatross wants to land a leg kick but Biden is out of range.
Biden swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Biden throws a leg kick
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Biden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biden moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Biden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Biden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross cracks Biden with a good jab.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biden. That did some damage!
Albatross with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Albatross throws a leg kick but Biden moved away.
Biden misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biden throws a push kick but Albatross slaps the foot to one side.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biden is out of range and Albatross settles back down.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Albatross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biden wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Biden swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Biden slips a straight right by Albatross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Biden.
Biden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biden doesn't seem phased though.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albatross, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a body punch
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Albatross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Hlervu.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Albatross slips a jab from Hlervu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu moves out of range as Albatross throws a body kick.
Albatross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Albatross misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hlervu dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
Albatross avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hlervu. Hlervu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.#T2#
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hlervu's sensitive parts.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Hlervu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Albatross lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross scores with a spinning back kick!
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!
Hlervu jabs at Albatross's body.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Hlervu walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Jab from Albatross.
Hlervu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Nice shot by Albatross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albatross misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hlervu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Good work by Hlervu as he checks the leg kick.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Hlervu.
Albatross lands with a cross.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross 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#
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hlervu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hlervu checks a leg 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!
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hlervu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
Hlervu connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hlervu lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
Albatross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Albatross scores with the left hand. Hlervu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Albatross with a hook.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross throws a wild body kick that Hlervu sees coming a mile off.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one. #T2#
Hlervu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross connects with a looping right hand.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.#T3#
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hlervu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Albatross had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Hlervu lands.
Hlervu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu lands with a right hand. #T4#
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu misses with a hook.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Donk. Albatross catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Hlervu blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Albatross motions for Hlervu to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu walks into a left hand.
Hlervu throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlervu's head.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Hlervu's legs.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albatross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hlervu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.#T4#
Hlervu throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu thuds his right hand into Albatross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Hlervu off balance momentarily.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Albatross catches Hlervu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albatross misses the jab.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Hlervu's ribs.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross really dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hlervu slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Hlervu's leg. Hlervu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
Albatross lands with a hook. Hlervu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross clobbers Hlervu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Albatross throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu lands with an overhand left.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Hlervu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hlervu checks it well.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Hlervu moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hlervu pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Hlervu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross throws a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Albatross lands a jab.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Albatross momentarily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Hlervu tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hlervu moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu misses with a body punch
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hlervu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Albatross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Hlervu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
Albatross jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Hlervu.#T3#
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hlervu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albatross throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hlervu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albatross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
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: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Albatross is predictable there
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haa.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haa.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Haa's front leg but catches the back leg as Haa tries to avoid it. #T1#
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Albatross avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Haa.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Haa's ribs.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Haa tries to counter by clinching up but Albatross breaks away and moves out of range.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haa at a distance.
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 leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.
Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Albatross throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albatross thows a leg kick but Haa checks it
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Haa checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Haa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Haa's knee but Haa avoids it well.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Albatross sees coming a mile off.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Albatross to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Albatross catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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#
Donk. Albatross catches Haa right on the button with a cross.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haa throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross lands a head shot.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Albatross there.#T1#
Albatross misses with a looping right.
Haa is looking to counter punch.
Haa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albatross throws a leg kick
and Haa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haa 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.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Haa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Albatross misses with a hook.
Haa 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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa slips a jab from Albatross.
Haa throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Albatross throws a good cross that connects.
Haa tries a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Haa moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Haa wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Haa down.
Albatross lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Haa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Haa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Albatross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albatross moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa avoids the body shot from Albatross.
A big left from Haa misses.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Haa tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
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#
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albatross cracks Haa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Haa.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Haa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross lands with an uppercut that bounces Haa off the cage and back into range.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross throws a shot to the body.
Haa scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Haa has closed the distance and engaged Albatross in a clinch.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Haa. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Haa.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Haa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Haa closes the distance and pushes Albatross back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Albatross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haa's elbow.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Haa blocking some punches. #T3#
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Haa has double underhooks.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch but Haa keeps him there for the moment.
Haa stalling the fight.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Haa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Haa defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Haa works Albatross's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Haa off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Albatross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross cracks Haa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haa tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Haa takes one to the side of the head.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Albatross throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Haa fakes the leg kick and cracks Albatross in the body.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Haa jumps back.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Albatross lands a body shot.
Haa sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa motions for Albatross to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haa misses with a right hand
and Albatross 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.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Albatross moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
A shot to the body from Albatross misses
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Albatross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haa is out of range and Albatross settles back down.
Haa tries to counter by clinching up but Albatross breaks away and moves out of range.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
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 Haa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
Haa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
Haa scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.#T2#
Haa cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Albatross misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albatross's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Haa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Albatross throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Haa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
Haa throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Albatross moves out of range as Haa strikes.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Haa checks it.
Haa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haa.
Albatross checks the leg kick.
Haa throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haa.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haa 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.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.#T4#
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it.
Haa walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Haa throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Albatross works Haa's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Haa avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haa slips a jab from Albatross.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Haa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Albatross down.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Haa counters with a quick kick to the body but Albatross blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Haa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Albatross finds it's way round the side to connect with Haa's head.
Albatross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Haa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross throws a hook but Haa blocks it.
Albatross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Haa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross clobbers Haa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Albatross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Albatross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Haa's legs.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Haa looks to throw a body kick
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haa was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Haa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Haa counters with a body kick.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Albatross throws a lazy body kick
and Haa counters with a nice body kick.
Haa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Haa wants to clinch up but Albatross keeps it at a distance.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Albatross defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand.
Haa takes one on the button.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albatross misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Haa is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Albatross.
Albatross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Albatross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
A low kick from Haa is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haa. That did some damage!
Albatross moves out of range as Haa throws a body kick.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Haa saw that one coming.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Haa's leg. Haa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albatross lands a nice hook to Haa's body. Haa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross tries to land a leg kick but Haa saw it coming and moves away.
Albatross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albatross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
A very excited looking Johnny Albatross 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: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Albatross's front leg with a kick but Albatross checks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Albatross defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Albatross. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Albatross throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Albatross avoids it.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross scores with a counter punch that sends Akhtankhanov to the canvas! Albatross smells blood - he's punishing Akhtankhanov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Akhtankhanov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Albatross takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albatross sprawls well. Albatross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adeoluwa gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Albatross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Albatross tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albatross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adeoluwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Albatross is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albatross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
Adeoluwa trying to control the pace. #T3#
Albatross is trying to control but can't.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
Adeoluwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Albatross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Albatross throws a body kick that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Albatross's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albatross defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
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 Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albatross's waist but Albatross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adeoluwa off to one side.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adeoluwa showed some decent athleticism there.
Albatross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Albatross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa drops an elbow to the side of Albatross's head.
Albatross is positioning himself well to prevent Adeoluwa advancing to mount.
Adeoluwa is nestled in close to Albatross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Albatross's hands, connecting with Albatross's forehead.
Adeoluwa works his way into side control.
Albatross tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adeoluwa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Albatross's face.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of good shots and Albatross has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Albatross prevents Adeoluwa from getting a body triangle.
Albatross is trapped and Adeoluwa is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Albatross just trying to survive but Adeoluwa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
The referee is taking a good look at Albatross as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Adeoluwa!
Albatross is trying to remain composed but Adeoluwa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Albatross is in bad spot here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Adeoluwa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Albatross covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Adeoluwa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Albatross! Can he survive? No! He's out! Adeoluwa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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: ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Albatross's body.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
As Akhtankhanov looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Akhtankhanov just gets out of the way.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Albatross throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Albatross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Akhtankhanov to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Albatross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cowan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Cowan lands a jab.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Albatross.
Cowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Cowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cowan throws a big shot that misses.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cowan throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Cowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowan throws a sloppy head kick and Albatross moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Albatross coming out on top.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan.
Cowan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Albatross has knocked Cowan down with a huge combo! Albatross steps away and waves a wobbly Cowan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Cowan is rocked!
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross cracks Cowan with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Albatross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bouddi under the eye.
Bouddi tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bouddi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albatross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Bouddi is rocked!
Bouddi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouddi tries to clinch
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Bouddi tries to move into range but Albatross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Albatross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albatross down.
Bouddi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Albatross cracks Bouddi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bouddi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Albatross pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bouddi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Helix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helix scores with a nice body kick.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Helix misses.
Albatross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Helix throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross throwing a counter right hand but Helix manages to avoid it.
Helix misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Helix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Albatross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Albatross wants it to stay on the feet.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Helix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
Helix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albatross. That did some damage!
Helix throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Helix lands with a right hand.
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.
Albatross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Helix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Albatross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Helix saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Helix misses.
Albatross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helix throws a low kick, looking for Albatross's leg but Albatross calmly moves out of range.
Helix throws a solid leg kick but Albatross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helix.#T2#
Helix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Albatross throws a hook but Helix avoids it easily.
Helix swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Helix ducks down to avoid it.
Johnny Albatross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix throws a front kick that sends Albatross stumbling back into the cage.
Helix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Albatross feints with a jab and clips Helix right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Helix is sent crashing into the canvas and Albatross leaps in for the kill! Helix tries to get to his feet but Albatross is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Helix is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Albatross misses the target.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albatross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeltsin Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeltsin Jr.
Albatross is looking to clinch but Yeltsin Jr is avoiding it.
Yeltsin Jr throwing a counter right hand but Albatross manages to avoid it.#CL#
Yeltsin Jr has closed the distance and engaged Albatross in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Yeltsin Jr avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage. #BC#
Yeltsin Jr breaks from the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.#T1#
Yeltsin Jr is looking to clinch.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albatross throws a nice looking combination but Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Yeltsin Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Yeltsin Jr clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yeltsin Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albatross getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albatross is looking to clinch.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to clinch. #T2#
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeltsin Jr.
A slow jab from Yeltsin Jr misses its intended target.
Albatross tries to clinch but Yeltsin Jr moves away
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Yeltsin Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Albatross.
Yeltsin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albatross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeltsin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross tries to work over Yeltsin Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yeltsin Jr on the inside.
Albatross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeltsin Jr takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross. #T3#
Yeltsin Jr tries to pull guard but Albatross won't allow it.
Albatross takes a shot to the head.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yeltsin Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yeltsin Jrs head.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albatross lands a right hand. #ROC2#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Yeltsin Jr.
Oh Yeltsin Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross working aggressively here.
A short right from Albatross.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeltsin Jr backwards.
Yeltsin Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross scores a nice knee to the body.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yeltsin Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yeltsin Jr avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albatross presses Yeltsin Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yeltsin Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Albatross walks away with a smile on his face. Yeltsin Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yeltsin Jr throws a combination that misses
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr is breathing heavily.#T4#
Albatross cracks Yeltsin Jr with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yeltsin Jr falls to his knees and Albatross doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
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?
Royster moves out of range of the strikes.
Royster 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.
Royster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Albatross stalks Royster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Royster's face. Royster staggers backwards, shaken.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Royster tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Albatross has managed to clinch.
Royster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Royster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Royster throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Royster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Royster's ribs.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster connects with a crisp jab.
Albatross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Royster! #T1#
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Royster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Royster scores with a spinning back kick!
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Royster is just out of range.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Royster takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Royster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royster throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target.
Royster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Laertes Royster has been cut.
Royster looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Royster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Royster throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross drops Royster with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Royster! Albatross dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 86
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
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.
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cowan takes one on the button.
Cowan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Cowan is rocked!
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross tries to score with a low kick but Cowan moves his leg out of the way.
Albatross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Albatross 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.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Oh Cowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Cowan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Cowan's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cowan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A low kick lands for Cowan.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cowan misses its target.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Cowan lands with an overhand left.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Cowan throws a leg kick that misses.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Cowan didn't see that one coming.
Cowan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cowan catches Albatross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Albatross moves away from the strike by Cowan.
Cowan staying out of range there.
Cowan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Cowan is looking to counter punch.
Cowan avoids the head kick by Albatross.
Albatross 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.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cowan missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cowan throws a good cross that connects.
Cowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Albatross's head.
Cowan cracks Albatross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cowan connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Cowan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross looks to throw the jab but Cowan is out of range.
Cowan scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cowan. Cowan obviously looking to wear him down.
Cowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Cowan moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target.
Cowan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross. #T4#
Cowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross throws a counter combo.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Cowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albatross throws a counter combo.
Albatross connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowan throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Cowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albatross at a distance.
Albatross throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan lands a jab.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
It looked like Cowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Albatross.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Albatross throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Albatross with a nice cross.
Cowan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albatross grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Cowan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Albatross cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Albatross!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

Tourney Warrior really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 139.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Johnny Albatross was cancelled.

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Burrows shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Albatross is trying to defend but Burrows finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Albatross tries to roll over but Burrows keeps him under control.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Albatross is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Albatross is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Albatross's coaches at Undisputed have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Albatross trying to control here.
Albatross gets full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Albatross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albatross is keeping the position for now.
Burrows forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albatross wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Burrows working for a submission but Albatross is keeping him at bay.
Albatross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Albatross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Albatross trying to control from the bottom.
Burrows is stalling here. Albatross is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burrows seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Albatross has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Burrows seems a little lost for a moment, as Albatross dominates the positioning.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows can't do much from the bottom here.
Burrows sneaks back into half guard.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard.
Albatross is taking a breather. Burrows says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Albatross wants to pass the guard but Burrows is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Albatross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Albatross's back!
Albatross can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Albatross is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burrows gets his way! #SUB2#
Albatross preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burrows.
Burrows has the hooks in. Albatross is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burrows is persistently looking for the submission but Albatross is defending it well. #SUB2#
Burrows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Albatross has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Albatross misses with a head kick.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Albatross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Albatross connects with a jab.
Stuart Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Albatross blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.#T1#
Burrows scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burrows lands an overhand right.
Albatross throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Albatross misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Albatross misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Albatross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albatross there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Albatross didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Burrows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a guillotine from mount but Albatross frees his head quite easily. #T3##SUB2#
Burrows looking to secure an arm triangle but Albatross defends it well.
Burrows wants to take Albatross's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Burrows has control of Albatross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Albatross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albatross is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Burrows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Albatross is defending well though. Burrows let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Albatross defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burrows's arms. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a rear naked choke here but Albatross reverses the position brilliantly into Burrows's guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Burrows 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.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Albatross's guard.

Albatross pushes Burrows off and gets back to his feet.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Burrows shakes it off.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Burrows connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Albatross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Burrows tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Stuart Burrows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Burrows misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Albatross counters with a head kick that drops Burrows to the mat! Burrows scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Burrows is rocked!
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Burrows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrows slips a straight right by Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Albatross is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albatross defends it well.
Albatross is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Burrows is thwarting Albatross's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Burrows 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. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a kimura but Albatross is defending it quite comfortably.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Albatross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Burrows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stuart Burrows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albatross won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Burrows is trying to control. Albatross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Albatross knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Albatross is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnny Albatross 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#
Burrows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Albatross circles away easily
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target. #TD2#
Burrows feints and as Albatross raises his hands in defense, Burrows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albatross's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows trying to mount his opponent but Albatross defends it.
Burrows passes the guard and advances to mount!
Albatross has given up his back here. Will Burrows look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2##SUB2#
Burrows has managed to slip his arm under Albatross's chin. This could be all over... yep, Albatross is tapping out! Submission win for Burrows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Cowan misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan thuds his right hand into Albatross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross is having none of it.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Albatross.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan being controlled against the cage.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Albatross on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Cowan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cowan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Cowan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cowan.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands. #T2#
Cowan keeps control of Albatross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan keeps control of Albatross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Cowan scores with a shot to the side of Albatross's head.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside.
Cowan is leaning against Albatross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Cowan.
A hook to the body from Cowan.
A short right from Cowan. #T3#
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Cowan is pushing Albatross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Albatross lands a shot to the body.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Cowan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross trying to control the position but instead, Cowan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Albatross into the cage.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Albatross prevents a body shot from Cowan.
Albatross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Albatross blocks a body shot from Cowan.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Albatross jabs Cowan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cowan lands with a good body shot.
Cowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albatross can do to turn this around?
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cowan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way.
Cowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Albatross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowan backing away here, and Albatross unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Albatross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cowan sprawling to the canvas! Cowan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Albatross finish him?! #ROC2#Cowan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Cowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Cowan ducks down to avoid it.
Cowan tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cowan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cowan seems to have got his legs back now.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Cowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Cowan jabs at Albatross's body.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross scores with the left hand. Cowan knows he should have avoided that one.
Cowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cowan blocks the body kick.
Cowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan sizes up Albatross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Cowan connects with a jab.
Cowan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cowan scores with a one two! Albatross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cowan tries to clinch up.#T3#
Cowan tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Albatross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Albatross throws a series of punches but Cowan avoids them all with ease.
Cowan avoids the head kick by Albatross.
Cowan lands a head shot.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Cowan ducks down to avoid it.
Cowan is looking to counter punch.
Cowan cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.#CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Cowan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Albatross.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Albatross blocks an uppercut.
Albatross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Albatross's elbow.
Albatross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.
Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Cowan on the inside. #BC2#
Albatross'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.

A close second round but Johnny Albatross 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#
Cowan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albatross has time to react.
Albatross throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowan lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cowan, as that shot connected.
Cowan lands an overhand right.
Cowan tries to clinch up.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Cowan misses with a right hand
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Cowan throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Albatross digs a good body shot into Cowan's ribs.
Albatross thuds his right hand into Cowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Cowan scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Albatross throws a jab when Cowan was well out of range.
Albatross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target. #T2#
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
Albatross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Albatross. #CL#
Cowan has managed to clinch.
Albatross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cowan is keeping busy.
Albatross takes a shot to the head.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Albatross walks into a left hand.
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.
Cowan digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Cowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albatross's head backwards.
Albatross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Cowan connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.
Albatross walks into a jab.
Cowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4##CL#
Cowan instigates a clinch.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Albatross has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Cowan.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
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. #CL#
Cowan darts in and clinches Albatross up against the cage.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albatross lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Albatross's efforts to push away.
Cowan tries a body shot but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cowan keeps control of Albatross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albatross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Cowan.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body
letting Cowan counter with a right hand.
Cowan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Cowan throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan throws a sloppy body shot
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cowan fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
A low kick from Albatross is predictable there
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Albatross responds with a good body kick, but Cowan manages to step out the way in time.
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross swinging wildly here.
Albatross throws a sloppy head kick and Cowan moves out of range easily.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cowan to score with a decent uppercut.
Cowan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albatross throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Cowan does it's job there.
Albatross looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.
Cowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albatross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowan momentarily.
Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
Cowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely. #T4##CL#
Cowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Albatross breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Albatross lands.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Cowan there.#CL#
Cowan instigates a clinch.
A short right from Cowan on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
Cowan misses with some punches. #BC2#
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross moves away
and Albatross counters with a straight right hand.
Cowan is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan had his way with Johnny Albatross in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Albatross misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Cowan moves into range and clinches up with Albatross.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Albatross gets tackled into the cage by Cowan. Cowan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Albatross.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Albatross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cowans head.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
Albatross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cowan.
Cowan lands a body shot.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albatross cracks Cowan with a nice body shot.
Cowan can't find room to land a body shot as Albatross controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cowan is leaning against Albatross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Albatross tries a body shot but Cowan blocks it.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albatross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land. #BC2#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cowan to score with a decent uppercut.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowan throws out the jab. #T3#
A punch combination from Cowan misses.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
A counter left hand to the body from Cowan misses its target.
Albatross misses with a double jab.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cowan.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Albatross tries to keep at a distance but Cowan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Albatross pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Albatross digs a right hand underneath Cowan's ribcage. Cowan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Albatross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross is trying to break free.
Albatross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowan or not.
Cowan tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.#BC2#
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
Albatross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cowan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Cowan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Albatross is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Cowan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Cowan!! Cowan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Albatross throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Johnny Albatross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Albatross saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Albatross misses with a few strikes there.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albatross throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Albatross moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
It looked like Albatross was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Albatross moved away.
Albatross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albatross is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab and a cross from Albatross.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Albatross's ribs.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Albatross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.#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!
Albatross throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Albatross shakes it off.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand. #ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a solid body kick.
Akhtankhanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sulimbek Akhtankhanov 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#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albatross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Albatross lands a right hand from hell, dropping Akhtankhanov. Albatross pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
After the fight, Johnny Albatross 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: ENIGMA 46
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Hogerstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Hogerstrom lands the left hand.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogerstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogerstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Calle Hogerstrom has been cut.
Hogerstrom throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross is looking for a counter combo.
Hogerstrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Albatross.
Hogerstrom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Hogerstrom.
Albatross connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogerstrom looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Hogerstrom moves out of range of the body kick.
Albatross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Albatross slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Albatross.
Hogerstrom throws out a leg kick but Albatross moves out of range and Hogerstrom only half commits.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Albatross lands a slapping body shot.
Albatross misses with a body kick.
Hogerstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogerstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albatross scrambles back to his feet.
Albatross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogerstrom.
A combination from Albatross does no damage.
Hogerstrom misses with a left hand
and Albatross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogerstrom thinking.
Hogerstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogerstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.#T2#
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogerstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross throws a head kick but Hogerstrom moves out of range.
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogerstrom is just out of range.#KD#
Albatross sends Hogerstrom crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Albatross is motioning to the referee to let Hogerstrom up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hogerstrom is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Calle Hogerstrom's cut even more.
Hogerstrom tries to clinch
and Albatross counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hogerstrom off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Albatross follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hogerstrom was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 40
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Grodd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Grodd moves into the clinch.
Grodd misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grodd or not.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grodd tries to pull guard but Albatross won't allow it.
Grodd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Albatross smiles and moves away.
Grodd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Grodd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grodd really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grodd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grodd throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grodd has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross blocking some punches. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Grodd.
Grodd lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Albatross.
Albatross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grodd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Albatross.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grodd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Albatross walks away with a smile on his face. Grodd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorilla Grodd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albatross missing with a left hand there. Grodd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grodd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albatross has time to react.
Albatross moves out of range of the leg kick from Grodd.
Albatross steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grodd is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross is trying to counter with his kicks.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Grodd lands a body shot.
Grodd throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grodd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grodd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grodd throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Albatross counters with a nice right hand that sends Grodd toppling to the canvas! Grodd scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Albatross finish him?!#ROC2#Grodd is rocked!
Grodd looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.#T2#
Grodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Grodd misses with a looping right.
Grodd 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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grodd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorilla Grodd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grodd gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Albatross gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross 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: ENIGMA 34
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Gamebred swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jorge Gamebred has been cut.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gamebred as he connects with a hook.
Gamebred digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Gamebred scores with a jab to the body.
Gamebred slips a jab and a cross from Albatross.
Gamebred dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Gamebred connects with a single shot there.
Gamebred misses with a hook
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Albatross's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jorge Gamebred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Gamebred.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gamebred fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Albatross throws a combination that misses
and Gamebred counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albatross thinking.
Gamebred misses with an uppercut.
Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gamebred rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Gamebred counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gamebred bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Albatross looks to land a body kick but Gamebred moved away.
Gamebred keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamebred looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Gamebred misses with an uppercut. Albatross saw that one coming.
Gamebred throws a right hand that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Gamebred throws a body shot but no joy.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamebred lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albatross at a distance. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamebred bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
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.
Gamebred throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamebred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Gamebred slips the punch.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Gamebred saw that one coming.
Gamebred doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gamebred.
Albatross jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gamebred slips a jab and a cross from Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross walks into a stiff left hand from Gamebred.
Albatross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gamebred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albatross 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.

Jorge Gamebred dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Gamebred's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gamebred misses with a hook #KD#
and Albatross counters with a crisp one two that drops Gamebred! Albatross thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gamebred to his feet! Gamebred is in big trouble!#ROC#Gamebred is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Albatross lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Gamebred is looking to close the distance but Albatross sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Gamebred crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Gamebred is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny Albatross!

Event: ENIGMA 27
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
Cowan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A nice combination there by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a head kick.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cowan with a jab.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch.
Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Cowan to work.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
I was talking to Cowan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cowan tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross is trying to force a seperation but Cowan has the dominant position.
Cowan lands a body punch.
Cowan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Albatross up against the cage.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cowan.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross is trying to maintain a safe position but Cowan gets an underhook and turns Albatross into the cage.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross wants to break free but Cowan has control.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to circle away but Cowan has him pinned against the cage.
Cowan digs a right hand into Albatross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albatross's gas tank.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan stalling.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cowan tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Cowan.
Albatross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Albatross pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albatross can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Cowan.
Cowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cowan misses with a left hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross sizes up Cowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Cowan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Albatross misses the jab.
Donk. Cowan catches Albatross right on the button with a cross.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross throws a series of strikes that have Cowan backpedaling.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Albatross takes one to the chin there.
Cowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Albatross works Cowan's body with a nice hook.
Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan 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 head kick that misses.
Albatross stalks Cowan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cowan's face. Cowan staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Cowan is rocked!
Cowan misses with a hook.
Oh Cowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross staying out of range there.
A cross from Cowan lands.
Cowan seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Cowan clinches up with Albatross and pushes 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!
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan effectively controlling the action here.
Cowan is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cowan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks. #T2#
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Cowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albatross can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albatross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cowan lands a jab to the head.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though.
Cowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cowan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cowan lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch.
Albatross tries to break the clinch but Cowan is controlling the position.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage.
Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albatrosss head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan.
Cowan is working Albatross over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross is trying to force a seperation but Cowan has the dominant position.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Albatross.
Cowan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Cowan blocking some punches.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross blocks an elbow strike from Cowan.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Cowan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Cowan presses Albatross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Albatross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Cowan.
A short left from Cowan.
Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan scores with a shot to the side of Albatross's head.
Cowan pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Cowan to work.
Cowan works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Cowan.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross is trying to break free.
Cowan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks.
Cowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cowan lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Albatross is rocked!
A body shot lands from Cowan.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albatross is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowan finish him?
Cowan lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowan is leaning against Albatross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Albatross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Albatross drops to his knees and Cowan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title!
Mickey Cowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 22
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Cowan connects with a body shot that sends Albatross's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Cowan gets a clinch.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albatross is defending well for now.
Cowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cowan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cowan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Albatross is looking to counter with a body kick.
Albatross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albatross throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Cowan swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Cowan scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Cowan misses with a double jab.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - Cowan had a free shot at his head there.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cowan throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
As Cowan backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cowan to score with a decent uppercut.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a left to the body.
Cowan throws a series of punches but Albatross moves out of range.
Cowan lands a nice shot that snaps Albatross's head back.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Cowan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albatross tries to move into range but Cowan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Albatross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Cowan's belly button to the back.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cowan misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though.
Cowan misses with a wild combination.
Cowan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cowan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's front leg with a kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Albatross looks for the body kick but Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan wants to counter with a clinch but Albatross pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Cowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Cowan checks it.
Albatross connects with a single shot there.
Cowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Albatross connects with a leg kick.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albatross cracks Cowan with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan lands a body shot.
Albatross connects with a jab.
Cowan is looking to clinch.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cowan's corner calls for a 1-2. Cowan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albatross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross slips under a jab from Cowan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Cowan moves away and avoids it.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Albatross swats away the attempt to clinch by Cowan.
Albatross dodges the punch combination from Cowan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Cowan down.
A head kick misses from Albatross.
Albatross misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albatross.
Cowan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross moves away
and Albatross counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cowan misses with a combination
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Cowan 's knee.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Albatross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cowan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross tried to score with a low kick but Cowan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Cowan checks a low kick from Albatross.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Cowan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Albatross tries to work over Cowan's front leg with a kick but Cowan checks it.
Despite the aggression on Cowan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cowan wants to land a leg kick but Albatross is out of range.
Cowan misses with a low kick.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cowan darts in trying to clinch
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws a shot from downtown. Cowan moves away and avoids it.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Albatross, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cowan just manages to avoid it.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cowan with a hook.
Albatross is looking to slow Cowan down with leg kicks.
Cowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Albatross feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cowan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albatross scores with a nice body kick.
Albatross with the inside leg 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!
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Albatross takes a swing at Cowan's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Cowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Cowan misses with a looping right.
Albatross walks into a left hand. #T1##CL2#
Cowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Albatross is trying to push Cowan away but Cowan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Cowan misses with a two punch combination.
Albatross throws the kick towards the body but Cowan avoids it.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan with a hook.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Albatross scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Albatross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan takes one on the button.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cowan wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Cowan with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mickey Cowan 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#
Cowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.
Cowan misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Cowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cowan.
Albatross sizes up Cowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Cowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Albatross tries to break free but Cowan pushes him back against the cage.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowan won't allow it.
Cowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
Albatross wants to break free but Cowan has control.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks. #T1#
Cowan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan. #BC2#
Cowan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albatross tries to break free but Cowan pushes him back against the cage.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cowan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Cowan throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Albatross thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Cowan missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Albatross backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cowan. That did some damage!
Cowan misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cowan throws a body punch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cowan moves in looking to clinch but Albatross pushes him off.
Albatross pushes Cowan away with a front kick.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Albatross is looking to slow Cowan down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Cowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Albatross's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Cowan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross slips under a jab from Cowan.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowan manages to avoid it.
Cowan misses with a shot to the body
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cowan checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross throws a front kick that sends Cowan stumbling back into the cage.
Albatross slips a jab from Cowan.
Cowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowan.
Cowan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albatross.
Cowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross throws a front kick aimed at Cowan's knee but Cowan avoids it well.
Albatross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Cowan lands a jab.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Cowan tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range. #CL2#
Cowan closes the distance and pushes Albatross back into the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cowan stalling.
Still in the clinch, Cowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Albatross.
Albatross pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan lands a right hand.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey Cowan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Albatross wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowan won't allow it.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Cowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cowan 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan is the new bantamweight champion!
Mickey Cowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 16
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Lopez Jr is looking to clinch but Albatross is avoiding it.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez Jr. Lopez Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Lopez Jr clinches up with Albatross and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albatross misses the jab.
Albatross drops Lopez Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Lopez Jr is in real trouble here! Albatross dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 10
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Albatross connects with a single shot there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Albatross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albatross in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson presses Albatross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross slips a jab from Jackson.
Albatross bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Will Jackson has been cut.
Will Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?#CL2#
Jackson has Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Albatross lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross slips a jab from Jackson.
Albatross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson digs a right hand into Albatross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albatross's gas tank.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Albatross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Albatross. #BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Albatross.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Albatross's ribs.
Jackson 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.
Good shot there by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson wants to clinch but Albatross slips to the side
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Albatross slips under a jab.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Albatross misses the jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Albatross's body.
Albatross connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Jackson cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Albatross sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Albatross circles away.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albatross doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Albatross didn't see that one coming.
Albatross throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Albatross slips the punch.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Albatross motions for Jackson to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Albatross is just out of range.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson punishes Albatross's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Will Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Johnny Albatross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Albatross manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Albatross.
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!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Albatross scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Albatross smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!

Event: ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Albatross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Bowser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowser works Albatross's body with a nice hook.
Bowser swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Bowser was not able to check.
Albatross with a jab.
Albatross 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 Albatross.
Bowser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a leg kick but Bowser moved away.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Bowser 's knee.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowser misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowser misses the body punch
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowser's knee momentarily.#T1#
Bowser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowser throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bowser throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Bowser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Bowser was not able to check.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Bowser misses with a body punch
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bowser 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.
Bowser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross blocks a jab.
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bowser misses with a combination
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Bowser was not able to check.
Bowser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowser misses with a body shot
and Albatross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bowser misses with a double jab
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bowser 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.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnny Albatross is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Albatross can pounce on him.
Bowser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Bowser misses the body punch
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowser's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Albatross lands with a right hand.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Bowser cracks Albatross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowser misses with a combination
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowser throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bowser misses its intended target.
Bowser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
Albatross swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bowser misses the body punch
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross throws a hook but Bowser avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bowser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Albatross listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross. #T2#
Bowser misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Albatross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leon Bowser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowser drops his hands momentarily and Albatross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowser swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross counters with a good low kick that Bowser was not able to check.
Albatross tests Bowser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bowser momentarily.
Bowser throws a right and a left that Albatross avoids nicely.
Bowser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
Bowser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
That's time! Albatross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowser misses with a right hand
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Bowser's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowser tries to avoid it.
Bowser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowser misses with an uppercut
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bowser misses
and Albatross counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Albatross punishes Bowser's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Albatross counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Albatross - just one landing.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross misses with an uppercut.
Bowser throws a lazy uppercut
letting Albatross counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bowser throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Bowser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross tried to counter with a leg kick but Bowser avoided it.
Bowser moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowser swings widly with a right hand
and Albatross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bowser misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bowser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bowser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bowser on the side of the head.
Albatross scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Albatross scores with a nice strike.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bowser misses
and Albatross counters with an inside leg kick.
Bowser's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross lands with a straight right. Bowser didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Bowser misses
and Albatross counters with a thumping low kick.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Bowser misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowser throws a right hand that misses
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowser's knee momentarily.
Leon Bowser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albatross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Gaston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Gaston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross trying to land knees to the body.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Gaston wants to get back to striking at distance but Albatross won't allow it.
Albatross pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gaston leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Gaston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Albatross slows down the pace here.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaston taking a breather.
Gaston blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaston is trying to push Albatross away but Albatross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Albatross trying to land knees to the body.
Gaston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Gaston has Albatross pushed against the cage.
Gaston is trying to force a seperation but Albatross has the dominant position.
Albatross misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Gaston.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Gaston blocking some punches. #T3#
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Gaston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Gaston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Gaston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Gaston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gaston blocking some punches.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albatross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaston.
Albatross lands with a short shot to the head.
Albatross misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Albatross scores with a nice body kick.
Albatross motions for Gaston to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albatross throws a leg kick which misses Gaston's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaston tries to avoid it.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston checks a leg kick.
Gaston tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Albatross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaston just manages to avoid it.
Albatross thumps Gaston with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Albatross tries to work over Gaston's front leg with a kick but Gaston checks it. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albatross working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albatross missing with knees to the body.
Albatross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaston is defending well for now.
Gaston stalling in the clinch.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Albatross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaston.
Albatross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaston can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gaston as Albatross tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross has Gaston pressed against the cage, preventing Gaston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaston is trying to break the clinch but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross keeps control of Gaston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albatross. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross is looking to control Gaston's arms but Gaston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Albatross has his back to the cage.
Gaston is looking to break free of the clinch but Albatross has double underhooks.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross works on Gaston's body with a couple of short punches.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross tries a body shot but Gaston blocks it.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to work over Gaston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Gaston blocks an uppercut.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaston leaning against his opponent.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Gaston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Albatross dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gaston checks a low kick from Albatross.
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Gaston's leg. Gaston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Gaston wants to counter the offense by Albatross and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaston avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albatross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaston has Albatross pushed against the cage.
A short left from Albatross.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross missing with knees to the body.
Gaston effectively controlling the action here.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston. #T2#
Gaston is trying to push Albatross away but Albatross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Albatross throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Gaston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albatross.
Gaston is trying to push Albatross away but Albatross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaston.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Gaston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gaston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albatross trying to land knees to the body.
Albatross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Albatross.
Gaston tries to break the clinch but Albatross is controlling the position.
Gaston taking a breather.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hal Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!

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