PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Hakuin Ekaku Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Jergensen's chin.

Ekaku Jr
vs
Jergensen

175 cm
24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KnockOut

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jergensen throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jergensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Jergensen takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range.

Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen just leaning against Ekaku Jr, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Jergensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jergensen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Jergensen's ribcage. Jergensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.

Jergensen has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Jergensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jergensen prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
Jergensen wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Jergensen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jergensen working away.
Jergensen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jergensen wants to take a breather but Ekaku Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jergensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr pulls Jergensen in close to prevent any damage.
Jergensen is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
Jergensen is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jergensen is one step ahead there.
Jergensen pushes down on Ekaku Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekaku Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jergensen advances to half guard.
Jergensen prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Jergensen thows a huge punch but Ekaku Jr dodges it nicely.
Jergensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jergensen throwing shots but Ekaku Jr is blocking nicely.
Jergensen wants to take a breather but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr has Jergensen pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jergensen has time to react.
A solid body kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jergensen moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Jergensen sprawls well. He's pushed Ekaku Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jergensen misses with a combination
and Ekaku Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jergensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jergensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jergensen scores with a body shot.
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen lands a right hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jergensen throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Jergensen does no damage.
Ekaku Jr throws a right hand that Jergensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jergensen also avoids with ease.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jergensen misses with a two punch combination.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jergensen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ekaku Jr.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.

Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Jergensen back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Jergensen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jergensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Jergensen has Ekaku Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ekaku Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jergensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr has Jergensen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jergensen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jergensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is working Jergensen over against the cage.

Ekaku Jr jumps guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jergensen controlling from the top position.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jergensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jergensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Jergensen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jergensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekaku Jr - the referee stops the clock and Jergensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekaku Jr. Jergensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head kick.
Jergensen fails to land with a series of punches.

Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the cage by Jergensen. Jergensen maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jergensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jergensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jergensen tries to avoid it.
Jergensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jergensen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jergensen swivels and escapes.
Jergensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Jergensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jergensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jergensen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jergensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jergensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Jergensen was well out of range.
Jergensen looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a front kick but Jergensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jergensen feints the counter takedown.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr cracks Jergensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Jergensen ducked under it nicely.
Jergensen misses with a looping left.
Jergensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jergensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Ekaku Jr dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jergensen blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Decent striking displayed by Jergensen there.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Jergensen misses.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a jab.
Jergensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jergensen lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Jergensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jergensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Jergensen is avoiding it.
Jergensen wants to counter the offense by Ekaku Jr and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen lands with a good body shot.
Jergensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Jergensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ekaku Jr sprawls well initially but Jergensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
Sven Jergensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sven Jergensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jergensen is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jergensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jergensen is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Jergensen.
Well Jergensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Jergensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku Jr had this to say: 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.