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CEFC Fight Night 103 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Tonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ford Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tonka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harrison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harrison throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tonka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonka tries to stand and escape but Harrison is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Tonka wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tonka throws a strike but Harrison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Tonka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonka trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Tonka wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonka keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison wants to stand but Tonka is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrison has managed to clinch.
Tonka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
Tonka lands a good knee to the midsection. Harrison won't want to take too many of those.
Harrison stalling the fight.
Harrison looks winded!
Tonka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tonka looking to stall.
Tonka looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harrison pulls Tonka into guard.
Tonka throws an elbow that misses. Harrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tonka's guard. Nice move by Harrison!
Harrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrison wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tonka's closed guard. He's half up but Tonka has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tonka pivots and extends the arm, Harrison falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tonka! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Tonka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siete Finess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
35 - 73 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Siete Finess!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finess clinches.
Finess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali trying to control but Finess is working from the bottom.
Khali tries to stand but Finess is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Finess winds up and cracks Khali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Finess seems content to control.
Finess landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finess.
Finess thows a huge punch but Khali dodges it nicely.
Finess passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khali!
Finess scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khali?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess landing shots from mount.
Finess looking to secure an arm triangle but Khali defends it well.
Finess looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finess cracks Khali with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Finess lands a big shot there that rocks Khali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finess throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Finess throwing strikes here but Khali is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Finess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finess trying to control but Khali is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finess looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finess throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Finess wants to control the pace but Khali is squirming around nicely.
Finess jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khali and Finess has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finess scoring with punches and elbows.
Finess moves into full mount!
Finess can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khali is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finess goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khali turns into him and now he's in Finess's guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Finess is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khali defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siete Finess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finess drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Khali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali trying to control the position.
Finess won't allow Khali to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finess preventing the sweep.
Finess scoring with some ground and pound.
Finess throws a big right hand that misses.
Finess showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finess tries to free his leg and advance position but Khali is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finess is stalling here.
Finess gets control of Khali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finess managing to control the position.
Khali wants to get up but he can't break Finess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Khali stands up from Finess's guard - Khali perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Finess. Those never looked like landing.
Finess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finess prevents it.
Khali wants a takedown.
Finess lands with a light punch inside.
Finess decides to pull guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
Finess manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Khali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finess takes the fight into the clinch.
Khali is working for takedown but Finess is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finess misses with a body punch.
Finess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finess is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Finess looking to break Khali's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Khali remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess missing with strikes.
Khali defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siete Finess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Finess moves into the clinch.
Khali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finess after a bit of a struggle.
Finess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khali up against the cage.
Finess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess rushes Khali and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Finess.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finess pulls guard.
Khali is looking to stand up but Finess won't let him.
Finess wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khali is posturing up here but Finess has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khali tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khali has to tap! Slick submission there by Finess!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siete Finess!
Brij Khali was interviewed post fight and said 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom! Shake The Room . Bobby Zepp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
52 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Zepp throws the kick towards the body but Anstey avoids it.
Zepp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anstey throws a leg kick
and Zepp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zepp throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Anstey - just one landing.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Zepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Zepp avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Anstey works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey misses with the body kick
and Zepp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anstey's knee momentarily.
Anstey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anstey, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Anstey has knocked Zepp down with a huge combo! Anstey steps away and waves a wobbly Zepp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zepp is rocked!
Bobby Zepp's cut is getting worse.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Zepp throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anstey wobbles Zepp with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Anstey dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Zepp to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Our winner, Corwin Anstey, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Loel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Poulter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
46 - 34 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Loel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poulter scores with a shot to the body.
Loel throws a jab but it's blocked by Poulter.
Poulter scoring well with a low kick there.
Loel lands a body shot.
Loel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loel digs a good hook to Poulter's body.
Loel clinches up against the cage.
Poulter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poulter scores with a nice strike.
Loel throws a big shot that misses.
Poulter misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Poulter.
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!
Poulter misses with a wild body shot.
Poulter throws a combination that misses
enabling Loel to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loel cracks a nice hook into Poulter's ribs.
Loel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter gets tackled into the cage by Loel. Loel maintains the clinch.
Loel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Paul Poulter has been cut.
Loel has Poulter pressed against the cage, preventing Poulter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Loel - that landed with a thud.
Loel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loel rushes Poulter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Loel.
Loel misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Loel.
Poulter scores with a shoulder strike.
Poulter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loel trying to land knees to the body.
Poulter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Poulter. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Poulter.
Loel gets a clinch.
Loel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poulter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poulter's elbow.
Loel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poulter prevents a body shot from Loel.
Poulter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
A short uppercut from Loel.
Loel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poulter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loel.
Poulter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulter.
Danga de danga de dang - Loel scores with a four punch combination!
Poulter is rocked!
Loel circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Poulter tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Loel wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Loel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Prime sprawling to the canvas! Prime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anstey finish him?!
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Anstey drops Prime with a big left hand! Prime is injured, injured bad! Anstey jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konner McKregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konner McKregor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konner McKregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 86 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McKregor sends Jag crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKregor is motioning to the referee to let Jag up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jag is rocked!
It looks like Jaromir Jag has been cut.
McKregor steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jag is out on his feet! McKregor sets himself and nearly takes Jag's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konner McKregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Strunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Company. Max Payne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Strunz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strunz digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.
Payne checks a low kick from Strunz.
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Strunz's head.
Strunz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Strunz lands a head kick. Payne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Payne tries to avoid it.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strunz.
Jab by Payne.
Payne lands with a straight right. Strunz didn't see that one coming.
Strunz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Payne shoots in for a takedown but Strunz shows good takedown defense.
Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Strunz.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strunz scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strunz misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne counters with a big head kick but Strunz shrugs it off.
Payne checks a low kick from Strunz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strunz checks a leg kick.
Payne cracks the inside of Strunz's front leg.
A jab from Strunz misses.
Strunz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strunz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strunz throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Strunz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Payne misses.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payne.
Strunz misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strunz misses with a wild combination.
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!
Strunz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strunz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz tries to score with a low kick but Payne moves his leg out of the way.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strunz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Strunz misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
Payne throws a solid leg kick but Strunz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payne.
Payne drops his hands momentarily and Strunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payne defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Payne closes the distance and pushes Strunz back into the cage.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Payne lands an elbow that stopped Strunz in his tracks for a moment.
Strunz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Payne throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne working aggressively here.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz is working Payne over against the cage.
Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strunz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payne blocks a body shot from Strunz.
Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strunz avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strunz.
A head punch on the inside from Strunz fails to land.
Payne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payne landing knees to the body.
Strunz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strunz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head.
Payne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Payne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strunz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strunz.
Payne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strunz lands a body punch.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Strunz blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Strunz.
Payne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strunz blocks the elbow strike.
Payne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payne pushes Strunz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payne prevents a body shot from Strunz.
I was talking to Strunz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strunz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz blocks an elbow strike from Payne.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz.
Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Strunz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Strunz is looking to land body kicks.
Payne checks a low kick from Strunz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Strunz misses.
Payne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Strunz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Payne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strunz back to the cage. Payne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strunz connects with a nice looking jab.
Strunz cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Strunz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice cross by Strunz.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
Strunz is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Payne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payne instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne lands a body shot.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payne takes a shot to the head.
Payne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strunz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Payne lands a nice elbow.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payne.
Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Strunz.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Strunz lands with a left to the head.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strunz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Payne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strunz.
Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strunz avoids the elbow strike from Payne, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strunz dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strunz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice looking body shot.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Payne wants to clinch up but Strunz keeps it at a distance.
Strunz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne lands a high kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payne.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Payne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz throws a quick counter head kick but Payne was just out of range.
Strunz defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payne with a jab.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payne blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strunz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strunz motions for Payne to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz cracks Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strunz tries a low kick but Payne avoids it.
Strunz scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Strunz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Payne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Strunz with a hook.
Payne throws a right and a left that Strunz avoids nicely.
Payne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Payne is looking to slow Strunz down with leg kicks.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strunz wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strunz.
Strunz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne avoids the head kick by Strunz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payne! But no joy.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strunz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Payne is looking to chop away at Strunz's legs.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Payne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Strunz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strunz. That's going to slow Payne down.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Payne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payne misses with a body kick.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Strunz!
Payne stuns Strunz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strunz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Payne blocks a head kick by Strunz.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strunz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payne.
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Payne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz connects with an inside leg kick.
Payne scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a low kick as Strunz jumps back.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne slips under a jab from Strunz.
Payne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payne - that will leave a mark!
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strunz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strunz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Payne. That snapped Strunz's head back.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strunz, as that shot connected.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strunz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz.
A low kick from Strunz is predictable there
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Strunz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strunz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payne slips a jab from Strunz.
Nice shot by Strunz.
Strunz throws a leg kick but Payne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strunz connects with the punch.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne throws a leg kick
and Strunz counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Strunz.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strunz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Strunz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Payne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strunz doesn't seem phased though.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strunz scores with a nice body kick.
Strunz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payne's calf.
Payne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strunz wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne tries to work over Strunz's front leg with a kick but Strunz checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronko Strunz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter 1 has chosen Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died as his entrance music. Steve Pick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparring Fighter 1's chin.
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparring Fighter 1!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick gets tackled into the cage by Fighter 1. Fighter 1 maintains the clinch.
A short left from Pick.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
Pick closes the distance and pushes Fighter 1 back into the cage.
Fighter 1 can't break the clinch.
Pick lands a body shot.
Fighter 1 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter 1 scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter 1 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Fighter 1.
Pick scores with a shoulder strike.
Fighter 1 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pick swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter 1 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pick breaks the clinch.
Fighter 1 slips a jab from Pick.
Pick loads up on a big right hand but Fighter 1 slips the punch.
Pick has Fighter 1 up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick blocks an elbow strike from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow just above Pick 's eye.
Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fighter 1's head backwards.
Steve Pick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pick drives through and clinches with Fighter 1 against the cage.
Pick scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pick.
Fighter 1 lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pick misses with the head strike.
Pick misses with a body punch.
Pick lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Pick lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter 1 is still on wobbly legs! Can Pick finish him?
Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pick walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fighter 1 drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pick swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fighter 1's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Pick!
Steve Pick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Sparring Fighter 1 stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
23 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parks's guard.
Parks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parks has Koltun pulled in close to control his posture.
Parks is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Koltun postures up in Parks's guard and throws a big left but Parks blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun is working Parks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parks with a jab.
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parks defending well though.
Parks trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Koltun seems content to control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Parks is trying to control but can't.
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parks is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun wants to take a breather but Parks is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun throws a strike but Parks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koltun distracts Parks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parks 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.
Koltun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Parks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun connects with the punch.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koltun swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
Koltun jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parks's guard.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
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.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Parks has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parks can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Koltun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koltun.
Parks trying to control but Koltun postures up.
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 is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parks sees it coming and defends easily.
Parks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koltun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koltun's back!
A lull in the action here.
Parks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koltun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parks throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Parks controlling the positon.
Koltun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Parks is controlling the position but Koltun somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Koltun is looking for a sweep. Parks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Parks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parks trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck.
Koltun being controlled here, momentarily.
Koltun is pulling down on Parks's head. It's preventing any offense from Parks, at least for the moment.
Parks stands up and waves to Koltun to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koltun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
Koltun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koltun slips under a jab from Parks.
Parks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks wants to clinch.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Parks misses.
Koltun lands with a cross.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koltun is pressing down on Parks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parks is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Parks dodges it nicely.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Parks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Parks keeping hold of Koltun's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parks is trying to stand.
Koltun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Parks!
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Koltun.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Parks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a couple of good shots and Parks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koltun is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Koltun.
Parks is really stuck here.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks just trying to survive but Koltun is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Koltun controls the position.
Koltun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun avoiding Parks 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Parks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Hakuin Ekaku Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson has hold of one of Ekaku Jr's legs. Ekaku Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Anderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Ekaku Jr pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr is wise to it.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ekaku Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab.
Anderson slips under a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku Jr scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson presses Ekaku Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Ekaku Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson rushes Ekaku Jr and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekaku Jrs head.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Ekaku Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekaku Jr there!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku Jr tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Ekaku Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr taking shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Ekaku Jr to control.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson prevents Ekaku Jr from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekaku Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Anderson moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Ekaku Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku Jr rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ekaku Jr pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku Jr or not.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson works on Ekaku Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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