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CEFC Live 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 5457 p4p, 585 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 5099 p4p, 554 weight class). Fighter 1 comes to the cage accompanied by Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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214 lbs
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Excellent 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
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Fighter 1!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux thuds a left hand into Fighter 1's body.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Dux connects with a nice looking jab.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux lands a jab to the head.
Dux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
A head kick from Dux lands but Fighter 1 takes it in his stride.
Dux scores with a head kick. Fighter 1 tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Dux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fighter 1 misses with a straight right.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fighter 1. That did some damage!
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.
Dux connects with the punch.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux feints and then cracks Fighter 1's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter 1 down.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Dux cracks Fighter 1 with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 avoids the head kick by Dux.
Fighter 1 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dux cracks Fighter 1 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Dux.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a jab when Fighter 1 was well out of range.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter 1 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fighter 1 is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux feints and then cracks Fighter 1's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter 1 down.
Dux is looking to slow Fighter 1 down with leg kicks.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Dux counters with a right hand to the body.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Dux.
Fighter 1 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dux delivers a nice body kick.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Dux.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fighter 1 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Dux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dux lands a jab to Fighter 1's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dux.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good work by Fighter 1 as he checks the leg kick.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux throws a body kick that misses.
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!
Dux lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter 1 seems unphased.
Fighter 1 throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Fighter 1 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter 1 off the cage and back into range.
Dux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter 1 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter 1 moves out of range easily.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Fighter 1 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter 1's calf.
Dux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter 1 lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter 1 in the body.
Dux scores with a hook.
Dux misses with a body kick.
Dux lunges at Fighter 1 with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fighter 1's hand.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dux cracks Fighter 1 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Fighter 1 looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 blocks a head kick by Dux.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux scores with a shot to the body.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a head kick that Fighter 1 semi-blocks.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Fighter 1 moves out of range as Dux throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dux.
Fighter 1 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.
Dux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fighter 1's head backwards.
Fighter 1 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
As Fighter 1 backs off Dux throws a huge counter combo but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux scores with a leg kick.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter 1's calf.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Fighter 1 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dux delivers a nice body kick.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
As Dux tries to get set, Fighter 1 tries to push him back and clinch up but Dux manages to avoid the attempt.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter 1 misses the shot to the body.
Dux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fighter 1 walks into a stiff left hand from Dux.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter 1's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands with a straight right. Fighter 1 didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter 1 takes one to the chin there.
A solid body kick from Dux.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter 1 scrambles back to his feet.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter 1's calf.
Dux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux lands a head kick. Fighter 1 smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter 1 throws a big shot that misses.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fighter 1 misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter 1 will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Dux finds it's way through Fighter 1's defenses.
Fighter 1 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dux.
Dux lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter 1 seems unphased.
Fighter 1 misses with a hook.
Fighter 1 is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter 1 is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fighter 1 moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter 1 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux lands with a nice body punch.
Dux fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter 1 in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux works Fighter 1's body with a nice hook.
Dux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fighter 1. Fighter 1 circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter 1 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux lands a head kick. Fighter 1 smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dux connects with a body shot that sends Fighter 1's belly button to the back.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux lands with a hook. Fighter 1 tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fighter 1 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter 1 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Dux counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter 1 will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dux. That's going to slow Fighter 1 down.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux catches Fighter 1 with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter 1 moves out of range of the body kick from Dux.
Fighter 1 misses with a lunging right hand
and Dux counters with a right hand to the body.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFighter 1.
Dux misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fighter 1 scores with a jab.
Dux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dux lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Dux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dux pushes Fighter 1 away with a front kick.
Fighter 1 misses the jab.
Dux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Dux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter 1 avoids the head kick by Dux.
As Dux tries to get set, Fighter 1 tries to push him back and clinch up but Dux manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter 1 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter 1 and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter 1 misses the target.
Dux scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter 1 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter 1's hands.
Fighter 1 takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fighter 1 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dux can pounce on him.
Dux sizes up Fighter 1 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fighter 1 throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dux.
Fighter 1 throws a hook but Dux blocks it.
Dux throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux defending well as Fighter 1 loads up on a big left hand.
Dux lands a front kick.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 blocks a head kick by Dux.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dux, right into the meat.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux scores with a nice strike.
Fighter 1 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter 1 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter 1 takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Dux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Fighter 1 moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDux.
Dux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter 1 if he has to take too many more of those.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Dux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dux scores with a head kick. Fighter 1 tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter 1 moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Fighter 1 lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter 1's calf.
Fighter 1 throws a hook to the side of Dux's head but Dux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux digs a good body shot into Fighter 1's ribs.
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter 1 doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux scores with a nice body kick.
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter 1 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Dux misses with a low kick.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Fighter 1 is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter 1.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter 1 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Dux scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Dux.
Dux delivers a nice body kick.
Fighter 1 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux throws a front kick aimed at Fighter 1's knee but Fighter 1 avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fighter 1 might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dux lands a jab to the nose.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dux avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Dux lands a head shot.
Dux lands the left hand.
Dux throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dux 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 3844 p4p, 454 weight class) and Ed Landry (ranked 3123 p4p, 380 weight class). Lynch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dezarie / Most High. The crowd seem to be enjoying Landry's choice of entrance music: Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Ed Landry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joshua Lynch's chin.
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223 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 15 - 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
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch scores with a hook.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry swinging wildly here.
Landry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landry lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Lynch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lynch cracks Landry with a good jab.
Landry stuns Lynch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lynch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.
Lynch wants to work for an arm triangle but Landry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch wants to control but Landry is keeping him busy.
Landry is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch working over Landry with some ground and pound. Landry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Landry is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Landry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!
Landry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Landry.
Landry has the hooks in. Lynch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Landry is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Landry is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Lynch trying to hold on to Landry's head to control him but Landry postures up.
Landry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Landry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landry decides to stand and escape the position.
Landry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lynch defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry fails to land the takedown.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Lynch throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch drives through with a takedown into Landry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Lynch chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Landry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lynch tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Landry misses
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Ed Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Lynch backs off Landry throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Landry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Landry slips a jab from Lynch.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Landry moves out of range as Lynch throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Lynch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lynch throws a body punch but Landry moves out of range.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landry's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Landry.
Landry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch feints and as Landry raises his hands in defense, Lynch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard.
Lynch trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Landry wants to sweep here but Lynch controlling him for the moment.
Lynch passes into half guard.
Landry is trying to stand up here but Lynch is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Landry is having none of it.
Joshua Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lynch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lynch is working for a submission of some sort.
Landry wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry tries to kick Lynch off but Lynch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Landry throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Landry works the jab nicely.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch swings widly with a right hand
and Landry counters with a two punch combo.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Landry on the side of the head.
Lynch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynch somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Landry thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Landry throws a series of punches but Lynch avoids them all with ease.
Landry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Lynch stuns Landry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Lynch misses.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Landry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice shot by Landry.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Landry, which made it look bad.
Landry throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynch swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Landry's head but Landry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
Lynch gets a double leg takedown into Landry's guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landry is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry wants to stand but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch advances to half guard.
Lynch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Landry sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynch is working for a kimura but Landry is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landry is trying to stand.
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.
Lynch trying to control from Landry's half guard. Landry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Lynch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Landry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Landry's head.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch pushing down on Landry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is pressing down on Landry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landry is holding on for now.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landry keeps working.
Lynch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is keen to just control but Landry is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joshua Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ed Landry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Landry both land. Nice combination.
Landry throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Landry.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Landry throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Landry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Landry!
In his post fight interview, Ed Landry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2634 p4p, 326 weight class) and Parker Phoenix (ranked 2984 p4p, 365 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. 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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200 lbs
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33
186 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Phoenix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blackburn or not.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackburn.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix lands an overhand right.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Blackburn forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phoenix lands a body punch.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackburn misses with a right hand
and Phoenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Phoenix there.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackburn rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Blackburn circles away easily
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phoenix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Blackburn misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix pushes off an throws an elbow but Blackburn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackburn's defenses.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Blackburn lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parker Phoenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phoenix.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Phoenix takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phoenix finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids the elbow strike from Phoenix, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phoenix.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackburn decides to pull guard.
Phoenix trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Blackburn won't let him.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phoenix rolls with it to try and escape but Blackburn cranks on the arm and Phoenix is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lugh Blackburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 5348 p4p, 580 weight class) and Peaky Blinder (ranked 4490 p4p, 504 weight class). Blinder has chosen Dave not Dave - Cold blood as his entrance music. Johannes Maanpohja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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40
173 lbs
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28
183 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peaky Blinder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Blinder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blinder.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
Maanpohja tries to sprawl but Blinder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blinder prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Blinder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maanpohja to get to his feet.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Blinder counters with a two punch combo.
Blinder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Maanpohja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blinder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Maanpohja avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Blinder misses with a knee to the head.
Maanpohja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blinder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maanpohja avoids it.
Blinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blinder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blinder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maanpohja tries to score a body lock takedown but Blinder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blinder breaks from the clinch.
Blinder connects with a looping right hand.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blinder as he jumps to the side.
Blinder closes the distance and clinches.
Blinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blinder works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Maanpohja avoids the damage to the body.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blinder landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder stops a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blinder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Blinder shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinder throws a right hand that Maanpohja ducks under and follows up with a left that Maanpohja also avoids with ease.
Maanpohja shoots in but Blinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blinder gets the takedown into side control.
Blinder working the ground and pound from side control.
Blinder decides to stand back up.
Maanpohja gets the takedown into side control.
Blinder tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maanpohja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja wants to free his trapped foot but Blinder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blinder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja won't allow Blinder to sweep him here.
Blinder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maanpohja presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blinder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blinder prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blinder.
Blinder has Maanpohja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blinder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maanpohja tumbling to the mat - Blinder dives into Maanpohja's guard.
Maanpohja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
Blinder gets to his feet - Maanpohja follows without any prompting.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Blinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blinder defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Blinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Maanpohja shoots in but Blinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blinder has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Blinder.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Blinder manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blinder lands a nice knee to the body.
Blinder landing knees to the head.
Blinder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Blinder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blinder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peaky Blinder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blinder gets a double leg takedown into Maanpohja's guard.
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blinder defends it easily.
Blinder advances to half guard.
Blinder is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blinder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blinder pulls his head out easily.
Blinder is trying to control. Maanpohja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Blinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blinder connects with a nice short shot to Maanpohja's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder content to control rather than advance.
Blinder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maanpohja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blinder pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peaky Blinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blinder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Blinder gets a double leg takedown into Maanpohja's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja looking for subs off his back but Blinder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.
Blinder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blinder wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Blinder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blinder wants to stand but Maanpohja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinder stands up from Maanpohja's guard - Blinder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maanpohja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blinder tries to buck Maanpohja off but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blinder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blinder tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position.
Blinder sneaks back into half guard.
Maanpohja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blinder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maanpohja seems to be looking for submissions.
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Blinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Blinder is looking to improve his position.
Blinder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maanpohja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maanpohja's back!
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Blinder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blinder has good solid back control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja tries to roll but Blinder sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peaky Blinder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Blinder clobbers Maanpohja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blinder clinches up with Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage.
Maanpohja can't get the takedown.
Maanpohja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blinder is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blinder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blinder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blinder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blinder scores with a shoulder strike.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blinder crunches a lovely knee into Maanpohja's ribcage.
Blinder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder darts in and clinches Maanpohja up against the cage.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but Maanpohja blocks with his arms.
Maanpohja wants to take the fight to the mat but Blinder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blinder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blinder clinches up against the cage.
Blinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blinder scores with a hook to the body.
Blinder lands with a right to the head.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peaky Blinder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blinder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blinder pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blinder gets through Maanpohja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blinder.
Blinder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peaky Blinder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blinder.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Blinder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blinder gets a takedown into half guard.
Blinder is controlling the pace.
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blinder postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maanpohja to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Blinder counters with a two punch combo.
Blinder pushes Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Blinder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blinder lands a takedown into guard.
Maanpohja keeping full guard, as Blinder tries to pass.
Blinder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blinder has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
Blinder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja working for submissions but it's allowed Blinder to get to half guard.
Blinder prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Blinder wants to get back to his feet.
Maanpohja is not content to let Blinder control the position.
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blinder wants to stand up but Maanpohja is controlling the position.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peaky Blinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blinder 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peaky Blinder!
Peaky Blinder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Loel (ranked 1857 p4p, 262 weight class) and Bobby Zepp (ranked 3390 p4p, 421 weight class). Loel's entrance music is Bush - Glycerine. A fine choice. Zepp has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zepp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zepp thows a leg kick but Loel checks it
and Loel counters with a series of strikes. Zepp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loel with a nice cross.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Loel. Those never looked like landing.
Zepp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loel lands a big uppercut and Zepp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zepp looks OK. Loel waves Zepp back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zepp.
Zepp swings widly with a right hand
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loel throws a looping overhand right but Zepp ducks down to avoid it.
Loel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zepp has time to react.
Loel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Loel! Zepp is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Loel!
Our winner, Yuri Loel, 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.
The defeated Bobby Zepp had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 805 p4p, 116 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 3063 p4p, 393 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millennium takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Millennium working aggressively here.
Denke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Millennium stalling in the clinch but Denke improves position.
Millennium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Millennium ducks down to avoid it.
Millennium wants to clinch but Denke slips to the side
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Millennium shoots in but no luck this time.
Millennium tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Denke coming out on top.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch but Denke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denke misses with a hook. Millennium ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millennium tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Millennium has his takedown stuffed
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Millennium shoots in but no luck this time.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Millennium counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Denke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke misses with a looping left.
Millennium misses with a takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millennium is rocked!
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Millennium is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millennium throws a leg kick
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut.
Denke misses with a hook.
Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Denke misses.
Millennium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Millennium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Millennium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millennium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denke defends well and Millennium ends up having to push Denke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denke as he avoids it easily.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millennium shoots for a takedown but Denke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium closes the distance and clinches.
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millennium.
Millennium thuds his shin into the meat of Denke's side.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millennium moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Millennium connects with a high kick.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke scores with a nice right hand.
Millennium moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Millennium closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Millennium with that takedown attempt.
Millennium walks into a stiff left hand from Denke.
Millennium tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke misses with the combination.
Millennium shapes to counter with a head kick.
Millennium closes the distance looking to clinch
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denke is fending him off so far but Millennium persists. Nope, Denke circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Millennium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Millennium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Denke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Millennium tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Millennium! Denke lets Millennium back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chris Millennium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millennium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Denke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Denke counter with a right hand.
Millennium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denke counters with a nice right hand that sends Millennium toppling to the canvas! Millennium scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Denke finish him?!
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Are you kidding me?! Denke ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Millennium clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 103 p4p, 13 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 928 p4p, 133 weight class). Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
29 - 10 - 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
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Ekaku Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekaku Jr in the body.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeps Ekaku Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
Ekaku Jr is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt 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 throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ekaku Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Hunt has Ekaku Jr pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Ekaku Jr sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Ekaku Jr avoids it this time.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku Jr sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr with a hook.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku Jr cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Hunt down.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt moves forwards but Ekaku Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt controlling Ekaku Jr's posture.
Ekaku Jr cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekaku Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hunt reverses the position - he's now on top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt 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 clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr motions for Hunt to come forward. Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Ekaku Jr's legs.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunt tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Hunt is trying to buck Ekaku Jr off.
Hunt tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Hunt holding on.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ekaku Jr working away.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
The referee asks Ekaku Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ekaku Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ekaku Jr working away.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound.
Hunt tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Hunt tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ekaku Jr lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Ekaku Jr advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekaku Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekaku Jr wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Phol Hunt in that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunt tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
As Ekaku Jr backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it all.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is working Hunt over against the cage.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ekaku Jr jumps guard.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku Jr avoid being mounted?
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Ekaku Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Hunt.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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