PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eon Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Yaj
vs
Ekaku Jr

165 cm
30
165 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
165 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eon Yaj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yaj circles away.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yaj tries to move into range but Ekaku Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut

and Ekaku Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekaku Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekaku Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Ekaku Jr works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj goes for a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eon Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr advances to half guard.
Yaj tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is looking to stall here but Yaj recovers full guard.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
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.
Ekaku Jr works over Yaj with some ground and pound from guard.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Ekaku Jr scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from Yaj's half guard. Yaj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj pulls Ekaku Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ekaku Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaj controlling the position.
Yaj is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku Jr works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekaku Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr 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.

Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Ekaku Jr is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yaj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr staying calm.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Yaj that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head shot.
Ekaku Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yaj looks a forlorn figure.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to reverse the position but Ekaku Jr maintains control.
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Yaj with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr controlling from mount.
Yaj is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku Jr looking to ground and pound but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaj is looking to escape.
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 Yaj's face.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ekaku Jr looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Ekaku Jr blocks Yaj's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr landing strikes from the mount and Yaj is in trouble!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr lands a big elbow.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here.
Yaj manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Yaj, under a barage of strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yaj gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj stuffs the takedown.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku Jr presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ekaku Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yaj up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yaj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku Jr can turn it around.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.

Yaj has hold of one of Ekaku Jr's legs. Ekaku Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Yaj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is continuing to stall.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaj is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Yaj's posture.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yaj's guard.

Yaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Ekaku Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Yaj moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr dives in and grabs Yaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes down on Ekaku Jr's head and hops out.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaj as he jumps to the side.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Yaj moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.

Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yaj in a clinch.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj works on Ekaku Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Well Ekaku Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.