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CEFC 279 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 8900 p4p, 663 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 9161 p4p, 675 weight class). Slevin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman. Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Slevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Hug throws a right hand that Slevin ducks under and follows up with a left that Slevin also avoids with ease.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug swinging wildly here.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slevin.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slevin.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slevin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hug throws a combination that misses
and Slevin counters with a nice body kick.
Hug looks winded!
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Slevin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slevin thuds his right hand into Hug's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slevin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slevin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slevin connects with an inside leg kick.
Hug looks to land a combination but Slevin avoids it well.
Hug looks to land a combination but Slevin avoids it well.
Slevin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hug just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Slevin lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slevin.
Slevin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hug's efforts to push away.
Slevin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Slevin is controlling him.
Slevin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slevin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hug lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Slevin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Slevin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hug takes an elbow to the temple.
Slevin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slevin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slevin scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
Slevin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hug's defenses.
Slevin lands with a light punch inside.
Hug tries to circle away but Slevin has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Slevin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slevin.
Slevin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slevin scores with a shot to the side of Hug's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Slevin.
Slevin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Slevin lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Slevin.
Slevin lands a vicious elbow to the side of Hug's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Slevin tries to finish him with strikes but Hug still seems able to defend himself so Slevin steps back and lets Hug get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Hug is rocked!
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hug walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Slevin! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Slevin!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Slevin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tedorio Flores (ranked 5409 p4p, 513 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 9893 p4p, 716 weight class). Brij Khali acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tedorio Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 81 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
Flores holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Flores looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flores definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flores misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores is concentrating on defense, preventing Khali from advancing position.
Flores actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is concentrating on defense, preventing Khali from advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flores gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flores lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khali defending well though.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flores. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali tries to roll over but Flores keeps him under control.
Flores wants to free his trapped foot but Khali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flores perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Flores.
Flores moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Flores stalls from top position.
Flores tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khali looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores has hold of Khali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Flores cranks the arm and Khali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tedorio Flores!
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algot Uggla (ranked 2892 p4p, 321 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 5802 p4p, 530 weight class). Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music. Algot Uggla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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166 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Algot Uggla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uggla misses with a double jab.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiyapairat tries a head kick but it misses.
Uggla fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uggla blocks a head kick by Tiyapairat.
Uggla attempts a counter takedown but Tiyapairat avoids it well and moves away.
Uggla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uggla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Uggla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiyapairat circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiyapairat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiyapairat throws an overhand right that lands on Uggla's shoulder, as Uggla tries to avoid the shot.
Uggla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiyapairat tries a low kick but Uggla avoids it.
Uggla tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uggla managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Uggla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Uggla against the cage.
Tiyapairat is trying to maintain a safe position but Uggla gets an underhook and turns Tiyapairat into the cage.
Tiyapairat has Uggla pressed against the cage.
Uggla looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Uggla is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uggla lands a takedown into guard.
Uggla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Uggla gets a takedown into half guard.
Uggla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working.
Uggla wants to pass to mount but Tiyapairat is defending the position.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.
Uggla content to control rather than advance.
Uggla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uggla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiyapairat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uggla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uggla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiyapairat is defending against the submission attempts here by Uggla.
Uggla with the ground and pound but Tiyapairat uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uggla stands up from Tiyapairat's guard - Uggla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tiyapairat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uggla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Uggla.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uggla dips to his left and cracks Tiyapairat with an uppercut!
Tiyapairat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uggla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uggla darts in and clinches Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Algot Uggla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tiyapairat tries to score with a low kick but Uggla moves his leg out of the way.
Tiyapairat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiyapairat is rocked!
Tiyapairat misses with a body kick.
Tiyapairat is still on wobbly legs! Can Uggla finish him?
Uggla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Algot Uggla is winning the standup battle so far.
Uggla connects with a stiff jab that staggers Tiyapairat - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Algot Uggla!
Algot Uggla spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 2643 p4p, 345 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 6527 p4p, 681 weight class). Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. Brian Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
45 - 33 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson controlling the pace.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Anderson is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Anderson is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controlling from mount.
The referee warns Murphy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Murphy could be in trouble here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Anderson.
Murphy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
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.
Anderson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Murphy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
Murphy wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anderson controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for the choke from the back.
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Murphy!
Anderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murphy for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson continues to stall.
Brownie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson landing punches.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Anderson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.
Brian Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Trudo (ranked 2820 p4p, 298 weight class) and Kato Ohtani (ranked 4399 p4p, 430 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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277 lbs
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268 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Trudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kato Ohtani!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ohtani scores with a hook.
Ohtani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ohtani misses with a straight left.
Trudo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice straight punches there by Trudo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trudo.
Trudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohtani.
A big right from Ohtani misses.
Ohtani connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ohtani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trudo throws a series of punches but Ohtani avoids them all with ease.
Ohtani throws out a counter right but Trudo avoids it with no problem.
Ohtani misses with the combination.
Ohtani fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohtani takes a swing at Trudo's ribcage but misses.
Ohtani ducks right into an uppercut from Trudo.
Trudo has Ohtani up against the cage in a clinch.
Trudo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as Ohtani controls the action.
Ohtani prevents a body shot from Trudo.
A short right from Trudo on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trudo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohtani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trudo has him pressed against the cage.
Trudo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trudo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ohtani's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Trudo dives in looking to finish as Ohtani flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Trudo's strikes! Trudo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ohtani's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ohtani was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Trudo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Micky Trudo made sure he mentioned Knockdown Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 948 p4p, 123 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 3138 p4p, 343 weight class). Danny White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Näkäräinen slams his shin into White's torso.
White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Näkäräinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Näkäräinen's guard.
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
Näkäräinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Näkäräinen gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Näkäräinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Näkäräinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but White is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
White with shots to the head and body - Näkäräinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
White landing punches.
Näkäräinen is rocked!
Näkäräinen tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Näkäräinen is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White working the ground and pound effectively.
Näkäräinen tries to hold on but White postures up.
Näkäräinen is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Näkäräinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Näkäräinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Näkäräinen trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Näkäräinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Näkäräinen is retaining full guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Näkäräinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Näkäräinen.
You can see the frustration on Näkäräinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is looking to reverse the position.
Näkäräinen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but White presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Näkäräinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Näkäräinen is working to get back to half guard.
White breaks from Näkäräinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Näkäräinen wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White cracks Näkäräinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Näkäräinen gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Näkäräinen manages to retain guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Näkäräinen's brow.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is in close to Näkäräinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Näkäräinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Näkäräinen's legs - danger averted.
White working some strikes from top position.
Näkäräinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep White in close.
White working some strikes from top position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White working some strikes from top position.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Näkäräinen can do to turn this around?
White works over Näkäräinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Näkäräinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard.
Näkäräinen taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White drops an elbow to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Näkäräinen wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Näkäräinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Näkäräinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Näkäräinen looking to control.
Näkäräinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Näkäräinen, not yet.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep White in close.
White working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White is in close to Näkäräinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White loads up on a big left hand. Näkäräinen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - White looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Näkäräinen can't hide his disappointment, as White celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny White!
Danny White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 1066 p4p, 149 weight class) and Blake Justice (ranked 2098 p4p, 278 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Blake Justice was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
217 lbs
30 - 18 - 2 |
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26
206 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Justice!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justice checks it well.
Justice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Justice quickly recovers to half guard.
Justice is looking to improve his position.
Justice gets full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
Justice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcia tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Justice presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Garcia tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Justice's attempts to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Justice working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Justice landing shots from mount.
Justice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Justice isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia wants to control but Justice is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia regains half guard.
Justice wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Justice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Justice prevents Garcia from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Justice lands a nice short elbow.
Justice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia is pressing down on Justice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Justice defends easily.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Justice postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia has his foot on Justice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justice works his way back into a safe position though.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
Justice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Justice working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justice controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Justice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia feints and as Justice raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justice is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garcia dives into side control.
Garcia cracks Justice with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice is not content to let Garcia control the position.
You can see the frustration on Justice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garcia working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia cracks Justice with a big right hand but Justice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garcia scores with punches from side control.
Justice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia working away.
Justice tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Justice some visible discomfort.
Justice tries to control but Garcia manages to take his back.
Justice can't escape the position.
Justice is trapped and Garcia is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Garcia tries to get the hooks in deep but Justice pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Justice manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Justice controlling him for the moment.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Justice lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice 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.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Justice's brow.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Justice is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
Justice looking to control.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Justice shoots in.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Justice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia pushes down on Justice's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia moves nicely into side control.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.
Justice is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Justice is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice struggling a bit here.
Justice is trying to improve his position.
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Justice will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Justice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Justice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Justice tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
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.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia stalling.
Justice wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Justice trying to control but Garcia postures up.
Justice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Justice is positioning himself well to prevent Garcia advancing to mount.
Garcia slips a nice elbow through Justice's hands, connecting with Justice's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Justice is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia winds up and cracks Justice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia 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.
Justice is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Justice looking to control but Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia is trying to control. Justice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justice can do to turn this around?
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Justice is rocked!
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Justice is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia prevents Justice from improving his position.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia is taking a breather. Justice says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!
Our winner, Rodney Garcia, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 1068 p4p, 137 weight class) and Michael Hayes (ranked 1672 p4p, 198 weight class). Hayes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blood Warriors kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vasili Komaroff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
151 lbs
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37
170 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff misses with a low kick.
Hayes swings for the body but Komaroff moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Komaroff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes cracks a nice hook into Komaroff's ribs.
Komaroff does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hayes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Komaroff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Komaroff dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff throws an elbow but Hayes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hayes is not content to let Komaroff control the position.
Komaroff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Komaroff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Komaroff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Komaroff wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Komaroff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Komaroff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Komaroff looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hayes is avoiding damage well.
Komaroff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Komaroff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hayes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Komaroff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Komaroff throwing strikes but Hayes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hayes tries to score with some ground and pound. Komaroff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hayes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Komaroff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Komaroff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komaroff's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Hayes postures up.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
Komaroff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komaroff postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes pulls Komaroff in close to his closed guard and prevents Komaroff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komaroff throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Komaroff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Komaroff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.
Komaroff trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komaroff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hayes defending well as Komaroff loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komaroff.
Komaroff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hayes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hayes lands with a hook. Komaroff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hayes tests Komaroff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Komaroff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Komaroff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A jab from Hayes misses.
Komaroff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Komaroff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayes lands a nice shot to the body.
Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes stuns Komaroff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Komaroff misses.
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komaroff.
Komaroff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayes pinned against the cage. Hayes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Komaroff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komaroff swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hayes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hayes throws a hook but Komaroff avoids it easily.
Michael Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Komaroff ducks down to avoid it.
Komaroff shoots in and gets a takedown into Hayes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Hayes connects with a couple of short punches.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment.
Komaroff throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes gets a clinch.
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komaroff's elbow.
Hayes tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Komaroff or not.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by Komaroff.
Hayes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes throws a head punch that misses.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
Hayes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff blocks an uppercut.
Komaroff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayes goes for a takedown attempt but Komaroff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Komaroff swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Komaroff throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Hayes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Komaroff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayes.
Komaroff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Hayes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komaroff throws out the jab.
Komaroff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hayes lunges at Komaroff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Komaroff's hand.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komaroff.
Komaroff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Komaroff throws a nice head kick!
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Komaroff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komaroff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a right hand.
Hayes misses with a body punch.
Komaroff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Komaroff scores with a shot to the side of Hayes's head.
Komaroff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes is working for takedown but Komaroff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hayes on the inside.
Komaroff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michael Hayes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Komaroff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Komaroff is trying to keep an underhook but Hayes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Komaroff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayes's back!
Komaroff keeps control of the position easily here as Hayes tries to buck him off.
Hayes covering up well under a series of strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Komaroff lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hayes hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff struggling to land strikes to the head as Hayes covers up.
Komaroff misses with an elbow to the head.
Komaroff missing with strikes from the back.
Komaroff loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hayes hold on?
Even with his hooks in, Komaroff manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hayes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Komaroff's arms.
Hayes covering up well under a series of strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a punch to the head.
Hayes trying to control the hands but Komaroff won't let him.
Hayes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Komaroff misses with punches from the back.
Komaroff is landing with strikes from the back.
Komaroff has Hayes flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hayes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Komaroff is landing with strikes. Hayes can't take much more of this.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Komaroff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 841 p4p, 89 weight class) and Solomon Nao (ranked 1132 p4p, 124 weight class). Nao has chosen The End as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Solomon Nao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
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258 lbs
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nao throws an off balance right hand
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Nao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Nao avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
That kick from Nao tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juravlev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Nao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nao slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Despite the aggression on Nao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juravlev at a distance.
Nao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Nao counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao throws a leg kick
and Juravlev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juravlev.
Nao misses with the head strike.
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Nao moves out of range.
Juravlev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nao counters with an outside leg kick.
Juravlev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
Juravlev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nao ducks right into an uppercut from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Juravlev swings for the body but Nao moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nao lands a leg kick that knocks Juravlev off balance momentarily.
Juravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nao.
Nao drops his hands momentarily and Juravlev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nao misses with a body kick.
Juravlev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nao is looking to clinch but Juravlev is avoiding it.
Juravlev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juravlev checks a leg kick.
Nao throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Juravlev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
Juravlev cracks Nao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Nao moved out of range.
Nao throws a big counter head kick but Juravlev avoids it with no problem.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Nao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juravlev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Juravlev looks to land a combination but Nao avoids it well.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juravlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Nao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juravlev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juravlev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is getting worse.
Nao misses with a low kick.
Juravlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the head.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Nao just misses with a punch to the body.
Nao throws the left hand but Juravlev avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Nao misses with the body kick
and Juravlev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nao moves out of range of the strikes.
Nao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
Juravlev is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nao throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Nao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Nao is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nao! But no joy.
Juravlev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juravlev moves away.
Juravlev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nao backs up against the cage.
Nao looks to land a left hand but Juravlev moved out of range nicely.
Juravlev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juravlev throws a nice looking combination but Nao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juravlev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nao's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Juravlev digs a good hook to Nao's body.
Nao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nao can do to turn this around?
Juravlev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nao tries to clinch up.
Nao connects with an inside leg kick.
Juravlev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nao lands a nice looking body kick.
Nao misses with a shot to the body
and Juravlev counters by clinching up.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the head but Nao blocks with his arms.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao pushes Juravlev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Nao.
Juravlev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juravlev has a couple of punches blocked by Nao.
Nao misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juravlev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juravlev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
Nao lands a right hand.
Nao scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Nao.
Nao lands with a short shot to the head.
Nao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Solomon Nao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nao tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Nao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nao tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it.
Juravlev fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Nao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nao defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Juravlev throws a hook but Nao blocks it.
Nao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Juravlev.
Nao looks to land a body kick but Juravlev moved away.
Nao misses with a straight left.
Nao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Juravlev dips to his left and cracks Nao with an uppercut!
Nao takes a swing at Juravlev's ribcage but misses.
Nao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juravlev throws a series of punches but Nao avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Nao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Nao.
Nao scores with a punch to the head.
Jeez, Alexey Juravlev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Juravlev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Nao!
Solomon Nao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 101 p4p, 14 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 396 p4p, 52 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Tupolski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Katurian Tupolski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 2, 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
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tupolski tries to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling his head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupolski stands up.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Tupolski dodges it nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
Ekaku Jr not doing much here.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katurian Tupolski 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.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tupolski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Tupolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr works to advance to full mount. Tupolski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ekaku Jr controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ekaku Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Tupolski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tupolski!
Ekaku Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tupolski's face.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Tupolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Tupolski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupolski is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Tupolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupolski is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Tupolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski sizes up Ekaku Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries to pull guard but Tupolski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski stalling.
Ekaku Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr works Tupolski's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupolski in his tracks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Tupolski is looking to slow Ekaku Jr down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku Jr blocks the low kick.
Tupolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku Jr scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr throws a body kick.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Ekaku Jr's front leg.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupolski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tupolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupolski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku Jr's sensitive parts.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth 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. This is the final round!
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
Ekaku Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku Jr should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tupolski backs up against the cage.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr pushes down on Tupolski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupolski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupolski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ekaku Jr manages to mount him!
Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy strike and Tupolski uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Tupolski has ended up in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control Tupolski's posture but Tupolski avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tupolski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ekaku Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a majority 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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