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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music. Ryzen Dall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
158 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dall manages to circle out of the way.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
Dall 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.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Dall postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is pressing down on Ekaku Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku Jr is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Ekaku Jr trying to control here.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku Jr is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ekaku Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Ekaku Jr is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Ekaku Jr is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Dall shoots in but Ekaku Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Dall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryzen Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku Jr circles away.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ekaku Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr maintains the clinch.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall can't break the clinch.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall tries to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A shot in the inside from Dall.
Dall lands with a right to the head.
Dall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dall lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Dall has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Ekaku Jr is defending the position.
Ekaku Jr is not content to let Dall control the position.
Ekaku Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall tries to clinch but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Dall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekaku Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Ekaku Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ekaku Jr.
Ryzen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall is looking to work his way around to Ekaku Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ekaku Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ekaku Jr and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face as Dall controls the position.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall slows the pace down in half guard.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Ekaku Jr defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku Jr is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
Dall trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekaku Jr to keep the fight standing.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Dall wants the takedown. Ekaku Jr is fighting it off but Dall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ekaku Jr's guard against the cage.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Dall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekaku Jr controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Dall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Dall prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Ryzen Dall in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
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!
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Dall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
Dall scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Dall is looking for a takedown.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice hook to the 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Ekaku Jr gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
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 tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Dall won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Dall is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Ekaku Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.
Dall working for a triangle but Ekaku Jr defends it easily.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hakuin Ekaku Jr said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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