CEFC Fight Night 92 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrow Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rush
vs
Jackson

194 cm
28
240 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

200 cm
20
268 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darrow Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson digs a good hook to Rush's body.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rush is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rush moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Rush is avoiding it.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Rush there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Rush seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rush in particular looking to stall.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Rush lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rush.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rush seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jackson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rahman
vs
Langerholc

188 cm
28
265 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

180 cm
39
239 lbs
31 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Langerholc manages to circle out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Langerholc blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Langerholc does no damage.
Langerholc checks a low kick from Rahman.
Langerholc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Langerholc throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Langerholc manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Rahman.
Langerholc lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Langerholc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahman.
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahman dodges the punch combination from Langerholc.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Langerholc manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Langerholc is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a leg kick which misses Langerholc's front leg but catches the back leg as Langerholc tries to avoid it.

Rahman rushes Langerholc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Langerholc takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rahman tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Langerholc's head.
Rahman tries to work over Langerholc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Rahman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langerholc blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Langerholc shrugs off.
Langerholc jumps guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
Rahman stalling the fight.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head.
Langerholc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman avoiding damage as Langerholc throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahman after a bit of a struggle.
Mujibur Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Rahman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Langerholc blocks an elbow strike from Rahman.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Langerholc.
Langerholc dodges an elbow strike from Rahman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Langerholc.
Rahman avoiding damage as Langerholc throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Langerholc's ribcage.
Langerholc jumps guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to stall but Rahman improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Langerholc looks winded!
Rahman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Langerholc avoids a wild elbow strike from Rahman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman throws an elbow but it misses.
Rahman digs a right hand into Langerholc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Langerholc's gas tank.
Rahman connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Davor Langerholc has been cut.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Langerholc blocks the elbow strike.
Rahman pushes Langerholc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Langerholc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman gets through Langerholc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Langerholc avoids a wild elbow strike from Rahman.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman gets through Langerholc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Langerholc stalling in the clinch but Rahman improves position.
Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Langerholc blocks the elbow strike.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Langerholc's head.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Langerholc's elbow.
Langerholc blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Langerholc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Langerholc up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mujibur Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davor Langerholc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rahman moves into the clinch.
Langerholc takes an elbow to the forehead.
Langerholc tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Langerholc avoids the damage to the body.
Langerholc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Langerholc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc looking for a takedown.
Langerholc is breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Langerholc backwards.

Langerholc is rocked!
Rahman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Langerholc is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
Rahman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
Langerholc being controlled against the cage.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Langerholc can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Langerholc! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rahman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mujibur Rahman!
After the big win, Mujibur Rahman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Koltun
vs
Poulter

182 cm
37
177 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

189 cm
45
171 lbs
44 - 30 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite 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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Koltun clinches.
Poulter is trying to break free.
Koltun is struggling to control the position.
Poulter misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koltun jumps guard but Poulter stands there with Koltun around his waist. Koltun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koltun pushes Poulter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun slowing the pace effectively.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.

Koltun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Koltun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poulter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poulter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poulter, who protects the arm well.
Poulter is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poulter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Poulter is being controlled here.

That's two 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.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Poulter is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Poulter defending against the ground and pound.
Poulter is trying to escape the position but Koltun is controlling the position.

Koltun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Koltun swings around for an armbar but Poulter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
Koltun 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun keeping full guard, as Poulter tries to pass.
Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun trying to control the position.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Poulter throwing strikes but missing.
Poulter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poulter postures up.

That's four 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.
Poulter trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Poulter postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Poulter throws a big elbow that misses.
Poulter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poulter throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulter.
Poulter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koltun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poulter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poulter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Poulter throws out a counter right but Koltun avoids it with no problem.
Poulter slips under a jab from Koltun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poulter defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Koltun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poulter doesn't seem phased though.
Poulter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koltun.
Poulter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Koltun rushes Poulter and presses him up against the cage.
Poulter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulter can do to turn this around?
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
Koltun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koltun blocking some punches.
Poulter slows down the pace here.
Koltun works on Poulter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Koltun jumps into guard, dragging Poulter to the mat.
Koltun looking to control.
Poulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poulter is one step ahead there.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
Poulter looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poulter keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is working Poulter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Koltun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poulter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poulter has escaped and now he's on top!

Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Poulter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun trying to control the position.

Poulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koltun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulter preventing the sweep.

Koltun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poulter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poulter manages to get himself to full guard.

Koltun being controlled here momentarily.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Poulter keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koltun manages to get himself to full guard.

Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poulter postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.

Poulter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koltun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poulter has managed to get both his arms back between Koltun's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poulter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Poulter misses with a combination
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poulter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poulter lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koltun.
Poulter tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poulter wants to improve his position but Koltun is controlling well.
Koltun misses with a head shot. Poulter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koltun has gone for a leg lock! Poulter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koltun's guard.

Poulter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poulter looking to pass the guard.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poulter won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.

Koltun looking for a guillotine here but Poulter defends easily.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Poulter from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Poulter controlling him for the moment.
Koltun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Poulter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Koltun has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Poulter manages to get his head free but now Koltun has transitioned to an armbar! Poulter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Koltun! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Koltun!
An out of breath Marek Koltun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ekaku Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu. Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Ekaku Jr
vs
Lodbrok

175 cm
27
165 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

168 cm
31
165 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok looks to land a combination but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
Lodbrok tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Lodbrok avoids it well and moves away.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr works Lodbrok's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lodbrok circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lodbrok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles 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!
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Lodbrok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lodbrok down.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok slaps away a takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lodbrok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ekaku Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lodbrok.

It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Lodbrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lodbrok wants it to stay on the feet.
Lodbrok unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lodbrok feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Lodbrok then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lodbrok finds it's target.

Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends Ekaku Jr tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves Ekaku Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ekaku Jr is rocked!
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Oh Ekaku Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Lodbrok works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lodbrok circles away.
Lodbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lodbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Ekaku Jr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr thuds a left hand into Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok misses with a double jab
and Ekaku Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Ekaku Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lodbrok eats them both and turns towards Ekaku Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
The crowd cheers as Lodbrok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr cracks Lodbrok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Crunch! Ekaku Jr slams his shin into Lodbrok's torso.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Ekaku Jr avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekaku Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodbrok pinned against the cage. Lodbrok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Ekaku Jr backs off Lodbrok throws a huge counter combo but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it all.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok thinks about the counter body kick.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lodbrok.

Lodbrok is rocked!
Ekaku Jr flashes Lodbrok a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lodbrok's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lodbrok crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ekaku Jr punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.