Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Albans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Somelainen counters with a nice body shot.
Albans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albans tries for a takedown but Somelainen circles away easily
and Albans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen takes one on the button.#TD#
Albans looking to score a takedown here. Somelainen is defending well but Albans drives through and ends up in Somelainen's guard.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Albans controlling him for the moment.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albans is one step ahead there.
Albans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Somelainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Albans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Somelainen manages to get to full guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Albans is looking to stall here but Somelainen recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Somelainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Albans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Albans looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Albans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Somelainen pinned against the cage. Somelainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Albans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albans with a poor takedown
and Somelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Somelainen.
Albans tries to clinch there but Somelainen circles away.
Albans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Somelainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Albans throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albans misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albans thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Albans tries to counter with a takedown but Somelainen is quick to defend against it.
Albans misses with a takedown
and Somelainen counters with a big head kick but Albans shrugs it off.
Albans scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Somelainen 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.#R2#
Somelainen throws a hook but Albans blocks it.
Albans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Somelainen sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Albans attempts a counter takedown but Somelainen avoids it well and moves away.
Somelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Albans slips under a jab.
Albans misses with an uppercut.
Albans fails with a takedown attempt.
Albans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somelainen throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Albans in particular looking to stall.
Albans is just content to waste time from the top position. Somelainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Albans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Albans stands and throws Somelainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Somelainen, who protects the arm well. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Albans has an Americana. Somelainen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Albans is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Albans hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Albans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Albans trying to control the position but Belvedere is working away.
Belvedere is looking to reverse the position.
Albans trying to control the position but Belvedere is working away. #SUB#
Albans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albans wants to control but Belvedere is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albans 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.
Belvedere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Belvedere is trying to keep Albans in close.
Belvedere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans advances to half guard. #T2#
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.
Albans trying to control from Belvedere's half guard. Belvedere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Albans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Belvedere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Albans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belvedere is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Albans , into his guard. #REVB#
Belvedere won't allow Albans to sweep him here. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.
Belvedere connects with a couple of short punches.
Albans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belvedere is aware though and is defending well.
Belvedere chips away with some ground and pound.
Belvedere cracks Albans with a solid left hand.
Belvedere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Albans wants to control the position but Belvedere says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Belvedere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Albans actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belvedere is working for a kimura but Albans is defending it quite comfortably.
Albans trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up. #T4#
Albans is trying to get back to full guard.
Belvedere lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Albans is just riding it out for now. Belvedere eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Albans actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Albans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richmond Belvedere 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#
Belvedere connects with the punch.
Belvedere is looking to clinch.
Jab by Belvedere.
A low kick from Belvedere misses #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond Belvedere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Belvedere trying to hold on to Albans 's head to control him but Albans postures up. #SUB2#
Belvedere actively working from the bottom here.
Albans trying to control from Belvedere's half guard. Belvedere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Albans trying to control but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans pushes down on Belvedere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Albans wants to work for an arm triangle but Belvedere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belvedere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Albans is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Belvedere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belvedere keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belvedere keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albans slips nicely into half guard.
Belvedere wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Belvedere still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Belvedere has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Belvedere is chipping away with strikes.
Albans can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Belvedere tries for a kimura but Albans is defending well. #SUB2#
Belvedere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albans sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Belvedere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albans sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Albans 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Belvedere gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belvedere wants to sweep but no luck.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Belvedere has locked up a guillotine! Belvedere's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Albans is holding on here and Belvedere must be using up a lot of energy. Albans has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Belvedere gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: BB 68 - Anubis vs Wright 2
Date: Aug 23, 2022

#R1#
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Albans moves his leg out of the way.
Albans darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Albans into the cage.
Albans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Albans 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.
Albans misses with an uppercut.
Albans looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Jack jabs Albans right on the nose. Albans blinks but takes it well.
Albans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jack swivels and escapes.
Albans shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Albans 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustang Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans walks into a jab.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albans .
Albans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Albans with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Albans avoids it.
Albans darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Albans into the cage.
Albans misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jack misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albans is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Albans is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jack is pulling down on Albans 's head. It's preventing any offense from Albans , at least for the moment.
Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Albans wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Albans drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Albans has Jack in his guard.#REVR#
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Albans looking to control but Jack passes into half guard.
Albans wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Albans won't allow Jack to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Albans wants to get back to full guard.
Jack trying to pass the guard but Albans defending well.
Albans wants to get back to full guard.#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.#SUB2#
Albans actively working from the bottom here.
Albans is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Albans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Albans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albans is staying active underneath Jack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Albans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albans in his tracks.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albans .
Albans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Jack connects with a jab.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Albans sees coming a mile off.
Albans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jack's head backwards.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albans .
Albans darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Albans into the cage.
Matthew Albans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albans walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jack moves out of range as Albans strikes.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Albans rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Albans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Albans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Albans in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jack tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Albans !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Albans .
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Albans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hatfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Albans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hatfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Albans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Hatfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Albans away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Albans sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Hatfield thows a leg kick but Albans checks it #TD#
and Albans counters with a shoot takedown. Hatfield fights it but they end up in guard.

Hatfield uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Albans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Albans lands the left hand.
Hatfield slips a jab from Albans .
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Albans has a takedown stuffed.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Albans saw that one coming.
Albans scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albans digs a good hook to Hatfield's body. #CL#
Albans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albans lands with a right to the head.
Albans lands a body shot.
Hatfield controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Albans goes for a takedown attempt but Hatfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Albans . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Hatfield looks to land a combination but Albans avoids it well.
Albans throws a body shot but no joy.
Hatfield throws a series of strikes that have Albans backpedaling.
Hatfield throws a solid leg kick but Albans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Albans .
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albans throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Albans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Albans stalling away here and it's allowed Hatfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Hatfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albans is controlling him.
Albans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hatfield striking off his back but it's not causing Albans any problems.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Albans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Albans passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albans is trying to control. Hatfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Albans performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hatfield!
Hatfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Albans trying to control but Hatfield is having none of it. #ES2#
Hatfield bucks up and throws Albans to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hatfield throws a hook but Albans avoids it easily.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Albans scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield 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.#R2#
Hatfield throws the left hand but Albans avoids the punch easily.
Albans slips a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield tests Albans 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albans checks a leg kick nicely.
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Albans jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Albans 's corner calls for a 1-2. Albans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Albans checks a leg kick.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Albans .
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albans moves away.
Albans throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albans is out of range and Hatfield settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Albans misses the target.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Albans checks a leg kick.
Albans misses with a body punch
and Hatfield counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Hatfield stuffs the takedown.
Albans scores with a nice strike.
Hatfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield lands with a nice combination. Albans backs away looking to recover.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Hatfield is pushing Albans 's head away, looking to escape. Albans manages to hold on to the position though.
Albans tries to move to mount but Hatfield blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hatfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Hatfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hatfield stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hatfield jabs Albans right on the nose. Albans blinks but takes it well.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Albans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatfield jabs Albans to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Albans ducks down to avoid it.
Albans with a jab.
The fighters circling - Albans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Albans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Albans lands a slapping body shot.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albans .
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Albans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Albans is in Hatfield's guard.
Riley Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans advances to half guard.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albans is controlling the pace.
Hatfield is trying to escape back to his feet but Albans uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Hatfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans laying and praying for a moment but Hatfield takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Albans maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hatfield could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Albans has cracked it and Hatfield is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Albans !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 53 - Garbowa vs White
Date: Jun 07, 2022

#R1#
Albans ducks right into an uppercut from Sadler.
Sadler misses with a looping right.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Albans is just out of range.
Albans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sadler manages to circle out of the way.
Sadler misses with a left hand #TD#
and Albans counters with a single leg into guard. Sadler didn't expect that.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
Sadler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Albans stopping the sweep attempt from Sadler.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadler looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans preventing the sweep.
Sadler trying to control the position.
Albans trying to control but Sadler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Albans won't allow Sadler to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albans tries to counter with a takedown but Sadler is quick to defend against it.
Albans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sadler misses with a left hand #CL#
and Albans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sadler blocks a body shot from Albans . #TD#
Albans gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sadler regains guard.
Sadler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Albans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadler keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Sadler has his hands on Albans 's head, controlling the position. #T2##SUB2#
Sadler is looking for a triangle but Albans pushes his legs off easily.
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Albans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sadler told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Sadler pushes Albans off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sadler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Albans .
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadler swings for the body but Albans moves out of range.
Sadler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A slow jab from Sadler misses its intended target.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sadler duly obliges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sadler.
Jab by Sadler.
Sadler misses with a double jab #TD#
and Albans counters with a shoot takedown. Sadler fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sadler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albans is trying to keep Sadler in close.
Sadler trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Albans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadler's guard. #REVR#
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albans is fighting to break Sadler's control of his arms but Sadler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sadler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Albans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sadler wants to control but Albans is keeping busy. #SUB#
Albans 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. #SUB#
Albans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadler is just riding it out for now. Albans eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Sadler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Albans 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Albans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sadler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Albans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadler.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler with a nice cross.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Albans .
Sadler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sadler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sadler throws out the jab.
Albans is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sadler.
Sadler throws a hook but Albans avoids it easily.
Albans attempts a counter takedown but Sadler avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sadler. Sadler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albans misses with a takedown attempt - Sadler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sadler looks to throw the jab but Albans is out of range.
Sadler scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sadler scores with a punch to the head.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Albans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Albans tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Albans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sadler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Albans in his tracks.
Sadler falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Albans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Albans .
Albans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadler wants to sweep here but Albans controlling him for the moment. #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!
Sadler is still trying to improve position.#ES2#
Sadler pushes Albans off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Albans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Albans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albans was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.#CL#
Albans has managed to clinch. #TD#
Albans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sadler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sadler pushes Albans off looking to stand but Albans dives back in and keeps control.
Albans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matthew Albans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadler keeps working. #T3#
Sadler wants to get back to full guard.
Albans wants to control but Sadler is keeping him busy.
Albans controlling the action here.
Albans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Albans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadler has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Albans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sadler sees it coming and defends easily.
Sadler wants to get back to his feet. #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.
Sadler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Albans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sadler trying to control from the bottom.
Sadler is trying to stand up here but Albans is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sadler takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
Jack Sadler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadler misses the target.
Albans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sadler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sadler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sadler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sadler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Albans defending well as Sadler loads up on a big left hand.
Sadler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albans .
Sadler sizes up Albans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Albans .
Albans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sadler lands a jab to the nose.
Albans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sadler can pounce on him.
Sadler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler lands a nice hook to Albans 's body. Albans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sadler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadler misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sadler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Sadler with a hook.
Sadler misses with a hook. Albans ducked under it nicely.
Albans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Albans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albans slips a jab from Sadler.
Albans moves out of range as Sadler strikes.
Albans tries to counter with a takedown but Sadler is quick to defend against it.
Albans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadler lands a body shot.
Sadler throws a hook but Albans avoids it easily.
Albans tries to counter by clinching up but Sadler breaks away and moves out of range.
Albans works Sadler's body with a nice hook.
Sadler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albans 's head backwards.
Sadler throws a lazy right hand but Albans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadler misses the jab.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sadler swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Albans counters by moving into the clinch.
Albans misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sadler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 left hand lands to the body for Sadler.
Sadler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadler is looking to break free of the clinch but Albans has double underhooks. #TD#
Albans drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Sadler stands and steps away. Albans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sadler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sadler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadler.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Albans counters with a shoot takedown. Sadler fights it but they end up in guard.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans pushes down on Sadler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Albans throwing shots but Sadler is blocking nicely.
Sadler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadler defending well though.
Sadler wants to get back to full guard but Albans has mounted him!#SUB#
Albans looking for a guillotine from mount but Sadler is having none of it.
Sadler tries to lock up and control but Albans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sadler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Albans . #SUB#
Albans has control of Sadler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sadler regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T4#
Albans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadler is looking to escape.
Albans prevents Sadler from getting the reversal.
Jack Sadler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadler keeps trying to improve his position.
Sadler tries to hold on but Albans pushes him away.
Albans punching from mount but Sadler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sadler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Albans looking to ground and pound but Sadler is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sadler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sadler 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Sadler!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Sadler!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jack Sadler!

Jack Sadler wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Jack Sadler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors METTLE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BB 49 - Gracie vs Bleak
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Albans misses with a looping right.
Slobberknacker looks to throw the jab but Albans is out of range.
Slobberknacker misses with a body punch #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slobberknacker is trying to control the position but Albans postures up.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobberknacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
Slobberknacker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Albans trying to control but Slobberknacker is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Slobberknacker is trying to keep Albans in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slobberknacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slobberknacker. That's going to slow Albans down.
Sloppy strikes from Slobberknacker. Those never looked like landing.
Albans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slobberknacker throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slobberknacker's guard.

Slobberknacker kicks Albans off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Slobberknacker does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slobberknacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slobberknacker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fried Slobberknacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slobberknacker throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Slobberknacker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Albans counters with a single leg into guard. Slobberknacker didn't expect that.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Slobberknacker is keeping the position.
Slobberknacker looking to control.
Slobberknacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albans manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Albans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Albans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Slobberknacker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Albans has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slobberknacker is looking to defend but Albans has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slobberknacker! Albans pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slobberknacker taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans 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: BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Moyles takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albans feinted with a counter takedown.
Moyles stuns Albans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Albans moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Moyles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Mike Moyles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Moyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Moyles is retaining full guard.
Albans trying to move into half guard but instead Moyles has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Albans keeping moving, preventing Moyles from controlling successfully.
Albans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moyles controls the pace.
Moyles preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moyles defends well.#T2##SUB#
Albans has his foot on Moyles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moyles works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Moyles is proving a slippery customer.
Moyles trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Albans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moyles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moyles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moyles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moyles is continuing to stall.
Albans working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Albans keeping moving, preventing Moyles from controlling successfully.
Moyles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Albans being controlled here, momentarily.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Moyles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Moyles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB#
Albans working for submissions but it's allowed Moyles to get to half guard.
Albans trying to control here.
Albans is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Albans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moyles pulls his head out easily.
Moyles controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Albans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Moyles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Albans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Moyles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moyless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Moyles lands a nice hook to Albans 's body. Albans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Moyles looks to land a right hand but Albans moved out of range.
Albans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moyles finds it's way round the side to connect with Albans 's head.
Albans lands a right hook to the body.
Moyles misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moyles's guard.
Albans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moyles is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moyles's guard.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Moyles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Albans is keen to just control but Moyles is a slippery customer.#T2#
Albans controlling the pace. #SUB#
Albans is looking for submissions but instead, Moyles has regained full guard.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Moyles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans preventing the sweep.
Moyles wants to control the position but Albans says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moyles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
Moyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albans . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albans is thwarting Moyles's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Albans trying to control the action but Moyles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Albans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here.
Albans wants to control but Moyles is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moyles wants to control but Albans is keeping busy.
Albans prevents Moyles from improving his position.#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moyles defends it well.
Moyles is refusing to be controlled, as Albans sits in half guard. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moyles defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moyles won't allow Albans to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Moyles's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Albans walks into a jab.
Moyles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Moyles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles tests Albans 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moyles lands a head shot.#T1#
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Moyles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moyles misses with a right hand #TD#
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moyles's guard.
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moyles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albans won't allow Moyles to get back to his feet.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Moyles is keeping the position.
Moyles looking to control. #SUB#
Albans drops back looking for a leg! Moyles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moyles manages to kick Albans off! Albans jumps back into Moyles's guard.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moyles 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.
Albans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Albans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moyles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Albans , into his guard. #REVB#
Moyles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albans swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Albans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyles defends it easily.#SUB#
Albans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyles defends it easily.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Albans 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.#T4##SUB#
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB#
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moyles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albans 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.
Moyles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moyles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moyles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Mike Moyles!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Mike Moyles!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Mike Moyles!

Mike Moyles wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BB 36 - Land vs Pavlek
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Albans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit prevents Albans from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Albans is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Albans postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Albans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Albans tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Albans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Albans trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Albans swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Albans 's guard.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Albans keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit slips nicely into half guard.
Albans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albans controlling the position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Albans trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#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.#SUB2#
Albans working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now.
Albans looking for a sweep. Not yet Albans , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Albans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Albans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
Albans with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Albans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Albans off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sitsongrit wants to control but Albans postures up.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albans can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Albans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sitsongrit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Sitsongrit.
Albans manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Albans is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Albans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albans wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions off his back.
Albans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Albans not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands. #SUB2#
Albans looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Albans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Albans is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sitsongrit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Albans keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free. #T4#
Will Albans go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Albans is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Albans breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Albans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Albans is just out of range.
And Albans tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Albans was well out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Albans down with leg kicks.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Albans moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albans is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Albans with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Albans saw it coming and moves away.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Albans avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Albans moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Albans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit punishes Albans 's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Albans checks it. #T3#
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Albans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Albans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Albans seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!

Surianglek Sitsongrit wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Surianglek Sitsongrit 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: BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Albans blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Albans looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Albans avoids nicely.
Albans with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Albans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Albans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagibatel has control of Albans 's left arm, preventing Albans from doing any damage.
Albans trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Albans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagibatel dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.
Albans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagibatel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel preventing the sweep.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Albans wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albans is pulling down on Nagibatel's head to control his posture.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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.#SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagibatel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nagibatel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel misses with the combination.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Albans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!#SUB2#
Albans in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nagibatel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BB 22 - Big Daddy vs Hoost
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Albans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxer Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Boxer Jr is not content to let Albans control the position.
Albans tries to pass to full mount but Boxer Jr defends it.
Albans content to control rather than advance.
Boxer Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boxer Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Albans looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boxer Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Albans working for a guillotine from mount but Boxer Jr is in no mood to give up. #T1##SUB#
Boxer Jr has left one of his arms exposed and Albans doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Boxer Jr screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans 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: BB 14 - Olsen vs Gascoigne
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Lobchov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobchov misses the shot to the body.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Albans throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov connects with a body shot that sends Albans 's belly button to the back.
Lobchov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lobchov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albans struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
Lobchov pushes Albans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albans is working for takedown but Lobchov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Albans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lobchov. #T1#
Albans misses with some punches.
Lobchov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lobchov. #TD2#
Albans tightens his grip and picks Lobchov up, before dumping him to the ground. Lobchov manages to land in guard.
Albans is fighting to break Lobchov's control of his arms but Lobchov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albans passes Lobchov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobchov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lobchov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobchov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobchov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lobchov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lobchov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobchov is stalling in the full guard.
Albans is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lobchov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Albans looking to control. #SUB2#
Lobchov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lobchov has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lobchov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
Albans walks into a left hand.
Albans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobchov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasili Lobchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lobchov. Lobchov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lobchov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Lobchov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Albans slips a jab and a cross from Lobchov.
Nice jab there from Lobchov.
Lobchov moves in looking to clinch but Albans pushes him off.
Lobchov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov cracks Albans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Lobchov both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Albans !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Albans .
Albans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lobchov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##TD2#
Lobchov tries to sprawl but Albans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lobchov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans passes into half guard.
Lobchov is positioning himself well to prevent Albans advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Albans seems to be working for a kimura but Lobchov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Albans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Lobchov with the active half guard here but Albans passes nicely into side control.
Lobchov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobchov, who protects the arm well.
Lobchov is not content to let Albans control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Albans is trying to get an arm triangle but Lobchov is defending well.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lobchov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lobchov can't escape the position.
Albans tries to control but Lobchov wriggling away.
Lobchov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Albans wants to finish this one by submission but Lobchov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Albans .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobchov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Lobchov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Albans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobchov looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albans was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobchov.
Albans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lobchov misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Albans counters with a single leg into guard. Lobchov didn't expect that. #T1#
Lobchov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Albans swings around for an armbar but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Albans 's guard.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobchov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lobchov trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Albans working for a triangle but Lobchov defends it easily.
Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Lobchov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.
Lobchov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lobchov preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Lobchov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albans swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobchov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Albans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albans tries to work over Lobchov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov stops a takedown attempt from Albans .
A short left from Lobchov.
Albans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobchov tries to work over Albans 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobchov tries a body shot but Albans blocks it.
Albans looking to stall.
Albans lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Lobchov.
I think Lobchov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!

Vasili Lobchov wins by unanimous decision!
Vasili Lobchov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Hughes moves out of range as Albans throws a body kick.
As Albans backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Albans manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Albans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Albans closes the distance and clinches.
Albans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albans lands with a light punch inside.
Albans lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Albans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Albans drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Albans scores with a shot to the side of Hughes's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Albans fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Albans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albans avoids it.
Hughes wants to stall.
Albans pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Albans gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Albans is trying for a kimura here. Hughes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Albans wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans 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: CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Albans blocks a jab.
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
Albans keeps Aubeaumeyang at a distance using the push kick.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubeaumeyang throws a looping overhand right but Albans ducks down to avoid it.
Albans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab.
Albans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a straight left.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook #TD2#
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aubeaumeyang's guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Aubeaumeyang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to keep Albans in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans stays in close to Aubeaumeyang's body and controls the position.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubeaumeyang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Albans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
Aubeaumeyang keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Aubeaumeyang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Albans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aubeaumeyang backwards.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a shoulder strike.
Albans goes for a takedown attempt but Aubeaumeyang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aubeaumeyang as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aubeaumeyang enables Albans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aubeaumeyang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Albans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aubeaumeyang is keeping the position for now.
Albans postures up.
Albans wants to control from the top but Aubeaumeyang keeps moving.
Albans passes Aubeaumeyang's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Albans is keen to just control but Aubeaumeyang is a slippery customer.
Albans wants to pass to mount but Aubeaumeyang is defending the position. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Aubeaumeyang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aubeaumeyang wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Albans is working for a kimura but Aubeaumeyang is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aubeaumeyang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aubeaumeyang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albans moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Albans with the counter takedown but Aubeaumeyang avoids it easily.#CL2#
Albans darts in and clinches Aubeaumeyang up against the cage.#TD2#
Albans manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #T1#
Aubeaumeyang won't allow Albans to sweep him here.
Aubeaumeyang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aubeaumeyang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albans looking for a guillotine here but Aubeaumeyang defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albans wants to sweep here but Aubeaumeyang controlling him for the moment.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Albans has his foot on Aubeaumeyang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aubeaumeyang works his way back into a safe position though.
Albans working a defensive guard but Aubeaumeyang passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aubeaumeyang is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions off his back.
Aubeaumeyang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Aubeaumeyang trying to pass the guard but Albans defending well.
Albans gets full guard.
Albans pulls Aubeaumeyang in to control the position.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aubeaumeyang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aubeaumeyang trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aubeaumeyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albans .
Aubeaumeyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a loose jab but Albans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aubeaumeyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albans .
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans moves out of range of the strikes.
Aubeaumeyang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aubeaumeyang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Aubeaumeyang misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Aubeaumeyang closes the distance and pushes Albans back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut. Albans saw that one coming.
Albans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aubeaumeyang throws a shot from downtown. Albans moves away and avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with an uppercut.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Aubeaumeyang missing with a left hand there. Albans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albans moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
A punch combination from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Albans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Albans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans wants to control but Aubeaumeyang is keeping him busy.
Albans has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aubeaumeyang!#SUB2#
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aubeaumeyang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Albans looking to finish with strikes here!
Albans pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aubeaumeyang has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang 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 Albans gets his way! #SUB2#
Albans looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
I would not like to be Aubeaumeyang right now.
Albans is looking to control Aubeaumeyang but Aubeaumeyang is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Albans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang fending off the submission attempt from Albans .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aubeaumeyang 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 Albans gets his way! #T3#
Albans biding his time, controlling Aubeaumeyang.
Albans keeps control of the position as Aubeaumeyang tries to break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Albans working for a choke but Aubeaumeyang is defending well.
Good control from Albans .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Albans looking for the choke from the back.
Albans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Albans working for a choke but Aubeaumeyang is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Albans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Albans 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CMMA 136 Skellington v Switzer
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Albans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fujimaro misses with a leg kick.
Albans throws a looping overhand right but Fujimaro ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimaro lands a head shot.
Albans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujimaro.
Albans dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fujimaro looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fujimaro cracks Albans with a good jab.
Fujimaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Albans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro wants to land a leg kick but Albans is out of range.
Fujimaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Albans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujimaro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Fujimaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Sone Fujimaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimaro lands with a cross.
No luck for Albans with that takedown attempt.
Albans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Albans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujimaro on the side of the head.
Albans moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Albans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fujimaro lands a nice shot that snaps Albans 's head back.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albans .
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Fujimaro misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimaro keeps working. #SUB2#
Albans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Albans wants to control for a moment but Fujimaro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Fujimaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fujimaro is not content to let Albans control the position.#T3#
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans is trying to control. Fujimaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Fujimaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
Fujimaro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Albans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujimaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans slips under a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands an overhand right.
Albans shoots in but Fujimaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Fujimaro.
Albans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Fujimaro misses #TD2#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
Albans taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Albans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Albans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Albans tries to clinch there but Fujimaro circles away.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujimaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fujimaro works the jab nicely.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a hook. Albans ducked under it nicely.
Fujimaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Albans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fujimaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albans can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Fujimaro. No joy for Albans on that attempt.
Fujimaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Albans .
Albans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Albans fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Fujimaro throws a low kick but Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans with the counter takedown but Fujimaro avoids it easily.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albans stops Fujimaro from getting back to his feet.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fujimaro!
Albans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Albans tries to take Fujimaro's back but instead Fujimaro uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
Albans uses his free foot to push down on Fujimaro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to buck Albans off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Albans swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fujimaro is now in Albans 's guard. A big mistake from Albans there, giving up the dominant position!
Sone Fujimaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albans controls Fujimaro momentarily but Fujimaro frees himself.
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!#SUB2#
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujimaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albans controls Fujimaro momentarily but Fujimaro frees himself. #T3#
Albans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Albans working for a triangle but Fujimaro defends it easily. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Fujimaro stands and steps away. Albans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Albans throws the kick towards the body but Fujimaro avoids it.
Fujimaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albans darts in looking for a takedown but Fujimaro gets double underhooks and turns Albans into the cage.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans moves away from the strike by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to land a leg kick but Albans saw it coming and moves away.
And Albans tries to counter it with a takedown but Fujimaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Albans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Albans throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujimaro.
Albans shoots in for a double leg but Fujimaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Fujimaro misses #TD2#
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!

Fujimaro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albans 's hands.
Fujimaro misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Albans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fujimaro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Albans 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. #T1#
Fujimaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albans wants to control but Fujimaro is keeping him busy.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Fujimaro is trying to stand up here but Albans is controlling him well.
Albans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Albans is stalling here. Fujimaro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Albans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fujimaro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Albans trying to control but Fujimaro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fujimaro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Albans tries to escape the position. #T3#
Albans keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Fujimaro decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Fujimaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Albans slips under a jab.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Albans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick that knocks Albans off balance momentarily.
Fujimaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fujimaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albans takes one on the button.
Albans is looking to clinch but Fujimaro is avoiding it.
As Albans backs away, Fujimaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fujimaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Fujimaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Albans goes for a double leg but Fujimaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fujimaro continues to drive forward.
Albans misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albans throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albans .
It looked like Fujimaro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that Albans semi-blocks.
Albans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fujimaro.#CL2#
Albans darts in and clinches Fujimaro up against the cage.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Fujimaro prevents the takedown attempt.
Sone Fujimaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fujimaro after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fujimaro, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
Sone Fujimaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 125 Koko v Zimmerman
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Albans shoots in and bounces Sankari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albans forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Albans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Sankari actively working from the bottom here.
Albans wants to control but Sankari is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans slows the pace down in half guard.
Sankari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sankari trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sankari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albans defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sankari has an active guard here but Albans has managed to pass into half guard.
Sankari trying to hold on to Albans 's head to control him but Albans postures up. #SUB2#
Sankari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sankari is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Albans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Albans seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
Albans trying to control the action but Sankari is working from the bottom.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sankari! #T3#
Sankari is looking to improve his position but Albans isn't that keen on the idea.
Sankari tries to hold on but Albans pushes him away.
Albans is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sankari is in real trouble.
Albans not allowing Sankari to control his hands. #SUB#
Albans has got his arm under Sankari's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sankari has spun round into Albans 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albans is on top in guard. #REVR#
Albans wants to control from the top but Sankari keeps moving. #T4#
Albans postures up.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sankari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Albans is pushing down on Sankari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sankari is fighting to maintain full guard but Albans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sankari actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sankari moves into full guard.
Sankari keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans 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.#R2#
Sankari slaps away a takedown attempt from Albans , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sankari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sankari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albans walks into a stiff left hand from Sankari.
Sankari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albans attempts a counter takedown but Sankari avoids it well and moves away.
Sankari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albans has time to react.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sankari throws a body punch but Albans moves out of range.
Sankari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Sankari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Albans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Albans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Sankari working for a triangle but Albans defends it easily.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Sankari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sankari can't keep his opponent in guard - Albans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Albans is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sankari trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Albans manages to pass to mount!
Sankari wants to hold on but Albans pushes him away.
Sankari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sankari tries to lock up and control but Albans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sankari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Albans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Albans moves to the back. #SUB#
Sankari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Albans 's arms.
Sankari tries to roll but Albans sticks to his back. #SUB#
Albans working for the choke. #SUB#
Albans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sankari is defending well though. Albans let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Albans 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, Sankari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4##SUB#
Sankari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Albans is hanging on to Sankari's back as he tries to escape.
Sankari trying to control the position but Albans manages to sink in the hooks.
Albans keeps control of the position as Sankari tries to break free.
Albans not allowing Sankari to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankari can't escape the position.
Sankari keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Albans 's shoulder, as Albans tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Albans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sankari throws a shot from downtown. Albans moves away and avoids it.
Sankari lands with a nice body punch.
Albans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?#TD#
Albans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Sankari has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Albans escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Albans !
Sankari is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Albans tries for a kimura but Sankari is defending well. #T1#
Sankari stops Albans from passing to mount. #SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sankari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sankari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sankari looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Albans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sankari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sankari is in trouble now - Albans has advanced to mount!
Albans wants to control the pace but Sankari is squirming around nicely.
Albans wants to take Sankari's back but he can't do it this time.
Sankari wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sankari wants to control his opponent's hands but Albans gets his hands free.
Sankari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sankari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Albans is looking for the choke from the back position but Sankari is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Albans tightening his grip on Sankari, looking for the choke.
Sankari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oskari Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Albans is looking for a kimura here.
Sankari trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Sankari looking for submissions off his back.
Albans trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Albans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sankari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Albans controlling from the full mount.
Matthew Albans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Albans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albans , 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

183 cm
31 yrs
168 lbs

167 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Way

Albans

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; No Way! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Way closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Albans successfully pulls guard.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Way is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Way trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Way won't allow Albans to sweep him here.
Albans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Way controls the pace.#SUB2#
Albans working for a triangle but Way defends it easily. #SUB2#
Albans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Way defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Way defends well.#T1#
Albans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Albans being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Way trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Way engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Way wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving. #SUB2#
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Way seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Way defends well.#SUB2#
Way got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Way has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
Albans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Albans being controlled here, momentarily.
Albans 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.#SUB2#
Albans working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Way has passed into half guard!
We've been hearing that Way has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T5#
Albans is trying to control but Way passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Way (3) vs (0) Albans
Way will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Albans being controlled for a moment.
Albans tries to buck Way off but Way is having none of it.
Way has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Way (5) vs (0) Albans
Albans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Way takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Way has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Albans is desperately trying to improve his position but Way has a good base and remains in mount.
Albans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Albans working to try and regain half guard.
Way controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Way tries to control but Albans wriggling away.
Albans can't escape the position. #SUB#
Way looking to secure an arm triangle but Albans defends it well.
Way takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Albans is desperately trying to improve his position but Way has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Way wants to control the pace but Albans is squirming around nicely.
Way avoids the attempt from Albans to control.
Way wants to control the pace but Albans is squirming around nicely.
Albans is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Way working for a guillotine from mount but Albans is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Albans tries to lock up and control but Way gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albans is trying to reverse the position but instead Way has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Way (8) vs (0) Albans
Way controlling the position well here. Albans rolled but Way kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Albans is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Way controls the position.
Albans trying to control the hands but Way breaks the grip. #T10#
Albans tries to break free.
Way avoiding Albans 's attempts to control his hands.
Albans is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Way off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Way seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Albans 's chin but Albans turns very nicely into Way's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Albans .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Way (8) vs (2) Albans
Way can't keep his opponent in guard - Albans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Way is not content to let Albans control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Way is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans . #SUB2#
Albans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Way is just riding it out for now. Albans eventually gives up the hold.
Way is staying active underneath Albans , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Way makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Way.
Way looking for a sweep. Not yet Way, not yet.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Way not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albans looking to pass the guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving. #T13#
Way looking for a sweep. Not yet Way, not yet.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans pushing down on Way's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Way makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Way.
Albans being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Albans stopping the sweep attempt from Way.
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Way swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Way is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans is looking to advance position but Way has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Way (12) vs (2) Albans
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Way trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Way takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, No Way waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Nansen is looking to chop away at Albans 's legs.
Albans is looking to counter punch.
Nansen thuds his right hand into Albans 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nansen lands a nice shot that snaps Albans 's head back. #CL#
Albans pushes Nansen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Albans jumps guard.
Albans seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Albans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Albans keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass. #SUB#
Nansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nansen has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nansen has managed to get both his arms back between Albans 's legs - danger averted.
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
Nansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Nansen advances to half guard.
Nansen wants to control but Albans is keeping him busy.
Nansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nansen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Albans with the active half guard here but Nansen passes nicely into side control.
Albans is trying to control Nansen's posture but Nansen avoids it.
Albans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Albans is trying desperately to improve position.
Albans is working hard here to advance position.
Albans is in a horrible position here. Nansen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nansen with good strikes from the mount here!
Nansen raining down shots from the mount!
Albans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Nansen mounts Albans ! Really nice guard pass there!
Nansen scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Nansen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Albans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Nansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Albans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nansen trying to control but Albans postures up.
Albans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nansen wants to get back to full guard.
Nansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Nansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nansen has his foot on Albans 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Albans works his way back into a safe position though.
Albans slips nicely into half guard.
Albans controlling the pace. #SUB#
Albans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Albans has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albans moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nansen.
Nansen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albans has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nansen thuds a left hand into Albans 's body.
Albans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Albans moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen motions for Albans to come forward. Nansen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albans s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nansen lands a jab to the head.
Albans has his takedown stuffed
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Albans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nansen in his tracks.
Albans 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nansen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albans scrambles back to his feet.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albans 's sensitive parts.
Nansen scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Nansen #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nansen won't be happy with that.
Nansen struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nansen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Nansen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nansen connects with a decent elbow.
Nansen lands an elbow.
Nansen scores with punches from side control.
Albans is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Albans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nansen trying to control the action but Albans is working from the bottom.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nansen is pressing down on Albans 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albans is holding on for now.
Albans gets back to full guard.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now.
Nansen connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nansen looking to control.
Thorvald Nansen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albans defends well.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Nansen is keeping the position.
Albans sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Nansen is retaining full guard.
Nansen looking to control.
Albans trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
Nansen wants to sweep here but Albans controlling him for the moment.
Albans advances position into side control!
Albans trying to control the position but Nansen is working away.
Nansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Albans 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Albans trying to pass the guard but Nansen defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen 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#
Albans throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Nansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albans with a hook.#CL#
Albans closes the distance and pushes Nansen back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albans .
Albans can't find room to land a body shot as Nansen controls the action.
Albans 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albans .#CL#
Albans moves into the clinch.
Nansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Albans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nansen.
Nansen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Albans is looking to clinch. #TD#
Albans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Albans lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Albans is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nansen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Albans is looking to defend but Nansen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Albans ! Nansen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Albans taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thorvald Nansen!
Our winner, Thorvald Nansen, 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: DFN 1: Augusto vs. Djemba
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.#TD2#
Albans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Evans has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Evans.
Albans tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Evans taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Albans tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Albans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans scores with punches from side control.
The referee asks Evans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Evans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Albans is trying to improve his position.
Evans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans takes a little break here. Albans wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Albans is trying to improve his position.
Evans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Albans is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Albans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Albans can't do much from the bottom here.
Albans trying his best to control but Evans has mounted him.
Evans content just to control the position here. #T3#
Albans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Albans tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans breaks from Albans 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Evans avoids the attempt from Albans to control.
Evans breaks from Albans 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Evans avoids the attempt from Albans to control.#T4#
Evans controlling his opponent.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Evans avoids the attempt from Albans to control.
Evans 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.
Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Albans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Albans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Albans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Evans content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Albans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.#SUB2#
Albans is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Evans frees his head nicely. Oh but Albans has switched to an armbar! Evans is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matthew Albans !

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