PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Albright
vs
Fukuyama

180 cm
25
164 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

176 cm
24
163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fukuyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albright tries to pull guard but Fukuyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Albright drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albright fails to pull guard.
Albright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Fukuyama.
Albright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Albright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fukuyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Fukuyama pushes Albright up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fukuyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama pushes Albright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albright backwards.
Fukuyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Albright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Albright backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Albright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Albright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Albright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Albright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fukuyama throws a body punch but Albright moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fukuyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryo Fukuyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albright is breathing heavily.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Albright rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukuyama misses with a few strikes there.
Fukuyama works Albright's body with a nice hook.
Fukuyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Albright does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Albright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukuyama's guard.
Fukuyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albright manages to get himself to full guard.
Albright is trying to keep Fukuyama in close.
Fukuyama stopping the sweep attempt from Albright.
Fukuyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Albright is retaining full guard.
Fukuyama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fukuyama looking to pass the guard.
Fukuyama preventing the sweep.
Fukuyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Albright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.
Albright slips a straight right by Fukuyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fukuyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fukuyama loads up on a big right hand but Albright slips the punch.
Fukuyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukuyama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Albright at a distance.
Fukuyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albright manages to avoid it.
Fukuyama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albright.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albright counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Albright thows a body shot but no joy.
Albright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuyama works Albright's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama tries to clinch up but Albright circles away and keeps his distance.
Albright misses the shot to the body.
Albright fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukuyama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab by Fukuyama.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fukuyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuyama misses the body punch

so Albright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Albright wants to control from the top but Fukuyama keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fukuyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albright throws a strike but Fukuyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Albright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukuyama defends well.
Fukuyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Albright is retaining full guard.
Fukuyama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fukuyama won't allow Albright to sweep him here.

Albright has his foot on Fukuyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fukuyama works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukuyama is one step ahead there.
Albright keeping moving, preventing Fukuyama from controlling successfully.
Albright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukuyama is one step ahead there.
Albright throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fukuyama works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama with a jab.
Fukuyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albright was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albright circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Albright off the cage and back into rage.
Albright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama misses with a body punch
and Albright counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albright shoots in for a double leg but Fukuyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Fukuyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukuyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Albright's head.
Ryo Fukuyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukuyama lands a jab to the nose.
Albright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fukuyama misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Fukuyama.
Albright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama swings for the body but Albright moves out of range.
Fukuyama scores with a hook.
Fukuyama tries to clinch but Albright is having none of it.
Fukuyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukuyama lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fukuyama throws a right hand that Albright ducks under and follows up with a left that Albright also avoids with ease.
Fukuyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Albright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Fukuyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fukuyama misses the jab.
Fukuyama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Albright. Albright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Albright has closed the distance and engaged Fukuyama in a clinch.
Albright fails to pull guard.
Albright fails to pull guard.
Albright trying to control the position but instead, Fukuyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Albright into the cage.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albright backwards.
Fukuyama pushes Albright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Albright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukuyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuyama pushes Albright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fukuyama walks away with a smile on his face. Albright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Albright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fukuyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fukuyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Albright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fukuyama. That snapped Albright's head back.
Fukuyama misses with a double jab.
Albright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albright throws a body punch but Fukuyama moves out of range.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Albright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fukuyama swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Albright counters with a shoot takedown. Fukuyama fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albright trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukuyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Albright throws a big right hand that misses.
Fukuyama wants to stand and escape but Albright is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fukuyama is on top in guard.

Albright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fukuyama defends well.
Albright is trying to keep Fukuyama in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama wants to stand but Albright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fukuyama won't allow Albright to sweep him here.
Fukuyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Albright is working hard here to advance position.
Eugene Albright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fukuyama tries to stand but Albright is controlling from the bottom.

Albright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fukuyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fukuyama misses with a body shot.
Fukuyama lands a jab to Albright's midsection.
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukuyama lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Fukuyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fukuyama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!