PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Albrecht might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50Cent - Outta Control Remix instrumental. Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Albrecht
vs
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein

187 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lennart Albrecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Albrecht. No joy for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on that attempt.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein misses with the combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks for a takedown but Albrecht sprawls well.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Albrecht looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Albrecht wants to control but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein postures up.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albrecht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Albrecht can't do much from the bottom here.
Albrecht is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a kimura but Albrecht is defending well.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albrecht, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albrecht, who protects the arm well.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks gassed!
Albrecht struggling a bit here.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't.
Albrecht keeping his opponent close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Albrecht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Albrecht isn't going anywhere.
Albrecht is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Albrecht rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's guard! Nice work there by Albrecht!
Albrecht sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lennart Albrecht.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Albrecht.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albrecht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's head.
Albrecht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albrecht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albrecht connects with a body shot.
Albrecht connects with a body shot.
Albrecht stalks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's face. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albrecht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Albrecht lands a body shot.
Albrecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albrecht is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Albrecht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albrecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albrecht fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lennart Albrecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Albrecht - that will leave a mark!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albrecht.
A left and a right from Albrecht both land. Nice combination.
Nice jab there from Albrecht.
Lennart Albrecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Albrecht slams his shin into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albrecht connects with a body shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Albrecht cracks a nice hook into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's ribs.
Nice cross by Albrecht.
Albrecht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Albrecht scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Albrecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Albrecht lands a right hook to the body.
Albrecht connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Albrecht connects with a jab.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albrecht wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Albrecht 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.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein looking to pass the guard.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Albrecht looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Albrecht looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Albrecht!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is breathing heavily.
Albrecht has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Albrecht controlling from the full mount.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Albrecht has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to reverse the position but Albrecht maintains control.
Albrecht controlling his opponent.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lennart Albrecht.
Albrecht changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein ducks right into an uppercut from Albrecht.
Albrecht lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albrecht.
Albrecht is looking to wear down Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Albrecht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in his tracks.
Albrecht lands a body shot.
Albrecht throws a leg kick which misses Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to avoid it.
Albrecht explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht lunges at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's hand.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Albrecht lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albrecht feints and then cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein down.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a jab.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves forwards but Albrecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albrecht connects with a crisp jab.
Lennart Albrecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Albrecht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Albrecht scores with a nice body kick.
Albrecht connects with a crisp jab.
Albrecht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albrecht thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's side.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Albrecht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Albrecht scores with a spinning back kick!
Albrecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albrecht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albrecht lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Albrecht.
Albrecht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Albrecht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Albrecht uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails to land the takedown.
Albrecht scores with a leg kick.
Albrecht lands a jab to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's midsection.
Albrecht jabs at Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albrecht lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albrecht lands with a hook. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albrecht dips to his left and cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with an uppercut!
Albrecht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein at a distance.
Albrecht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lennart Albrecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albrecht scores with a jab to the body.
Albrecht thumps Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein with a low kick.
Albrecht stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albrecht throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Albrecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albrecht lands a body shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein moves forwards but Albrecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albrecht fakes the leg kick and cracks Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein in the body.
Albrecht lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albrecht scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albrecht.
A good leg kick by Albrecht.
Albrecht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albrecht lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein backs up against the cage.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a jab.
Albrecht lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albrecht jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Albrecht.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albrecht thows a body kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Albrecht tests Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albrecht lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Albrecht. Beautiful body shot.
Albrecht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Albrecht.
Albrecht lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Albrecht!
A thudding body kick lands there by Albrecht!
Good exchange - Albrecht coming out on top.
Albrecht is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Albrecht!
A solid leg kick lands there for Albrecht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Albrecht.
Albrecht lands a nice looking body shot.
Albrecht scores with a kick to the body.
Albrecht thuds his shin into the meat of Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's side.
Albrecht keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Albrecht punishes Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body with a nice straight punch.
Albrecht connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albrecht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albrecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albrecht lands with a straight right. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein didn't see that one coming.
Albrecht moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Albrecht ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Albrecht. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albrecht.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to move into range but Albrecht moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albrecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Albrecht.
A good leg kick by Albrecht.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albrecht throws a combination. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Albrecht lands a head kick. Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Albrecht smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Albrecht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Albrecht.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Albrecht.
Albrecht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's calf.
Albrecht lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Albrecht thuds a left hand into Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Albrecht.
Albrecht throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albrecht scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Albrecht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albrecht, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Albrecht!