PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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.

Ekaku
vs
Colmen

173 cm
21
155 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
156 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing
Convicted

Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Colmen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Colmen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Colmen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Colmen does no damage.
Ekaku dodges the punch combination from Colmen.
Colmen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colmen lands with a right hand.
Colmen scores with a body shot.
Colmen moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Colmen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jay Colmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Colmen.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colmen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colmen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Colmen lands a with a good body shot.
Ekaku cracks Colmen with a good jab.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.
Colmen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Colmen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colmen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Ekaku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Colmen counters with a two punch combo.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jay Colmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colmen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ekaku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colmen won't be happy with that.

Ekaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ekaku taking a break here but Colmen is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen is trying to stand up here but Ekaku is controlling him well.
Ekaku is looking to take a break and control but Colmen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colmen trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colmen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Colmen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Colmen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colmen wants to stand but Ekaku has his arm trapped.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colmen just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Colmen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colmen swinging wilding here.
Colmen takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku cracks Colmen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colmen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Colmen saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colmen tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku throws a head kick that Colmen semi-blocks.
Colmen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Colmen.
Colmen takes one to the side of the head.
Colmen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colmen tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Colmen's ribs.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice body shot.
Colmen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colmen throws a one two combo.
Colmen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colmen misses with a body shot.
Colmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Colmen moves out of range easily.
Jay Colmen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colmen thinking.
Colmen checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Colmen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the body
and Colmen counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Colmen.
Ekaku throws a lazy head kick
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt - Colmen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colmen loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colmen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colmen throws a series of strikes that have Ekaku backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Colmen checks a low kick from Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ekaku avoids the body shot from Colmen.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colmen manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab when Colmen was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Colmen misses the target.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Colmen's ribs.
Colmen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colmen.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Colmen jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colmen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku.
Colmen throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body

and Ekaku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colmen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Colmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colmen has Ekaku pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colmen is keeping the position for now.
Colmen wants to control but Ekaku passes easily into half guard.
Ekaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Colmen is controlling Ekaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku is looking for a kimura but Colmen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ekaku to get the leverage.
Colmen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku's back!
Ekaku is trying to break free.
Colmen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Colmen is not going to allow Ekaku to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colmen keeps control of the position easily here as Ekaku tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Ekaku right now.
Colmen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ekaku slips a jab from Colmen.
Colmen throws a combination that misses
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Colmen throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Colmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Colmen.
Colmen walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Colmen misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.

It looks like Jay Colmen has been cut.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Colmen's shoulder, as Colmen tries to avoid the shot.
Colmen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colmen.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Colmen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Colmen misses
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a hook but Colmen blocks it.
Colmen misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Colmen throws a leg kick

and Ekaku counters with a single leg into guard. Colmen didn't expect that.
Ekaku pushes down on Colmen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colmen is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku tries to pass to full mount but Colmen defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Colmen defends it well.
Ekaku is pressing down on Colmen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colmen is holding on for now.
Colmen gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colmen dives on top into guard.

Colmen stands up and waves to Ekaku to follow him.
Colmen scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Colmen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Colmen misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colmen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Colmen swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Colmen ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku had his way with Jay Colmen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Colmen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Colmen stuffs the takedown.
Colmen misses with a jab to the body

and Ekaku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekaku.
Colmen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colmen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colmen is controlling Ekaku's posture.
Let's hope that Colmen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colmen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku pushes down on Colmen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekaku passes into side control, despite Colmen's attempt to control the position.
Ekaku landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Colmen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colmen parries the strikes from Ekaku easily there. Ekaku is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Colmen to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen prevents Ekaku from moving into mount.
Colmen tries to improve position but can't.

Ekaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ekaku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Colmen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Colmen gets back to half guard.
Colmen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Colmen trying to control but Ekaku postures up.
Colmen tries to roll over but Ekaku keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hakuin Ekaku!

Hakuin Ekaku wins by unanimous decision!
Hakuin Ekaku retains his featherweight title!