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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 2669 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 340 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
Albans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fujimaro!
Albans taking a breather here.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albans working for a triangle but Fujimaro defends it easily.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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!
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
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
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fujimaro sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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hype
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