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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 240 p4p, 30 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 459 p4p, 58 weight class). Misha Collins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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148 lbs
32 - 23 - 1 |
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153 lbs
18 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Collins takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Collins blocks a jab.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins staying out of range there.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Ekaku jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Ekaku slips a jab from Collins.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Collins moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku sprawls and moves away.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Collins down.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Collins is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Collins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Ekaku catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins feints a jab promting Ekaku to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekaku to the ground. Collins is now in Ekaku's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku is trying to keep Collins in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard.
Collins has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekaku escapes and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ekaku trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Ekaku taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Ekaku is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins won't allow Ekaku to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Collins misses with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Collins saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekaku did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins trying to control from Ekaku's half guard. Ekaku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins postures up.
Ekaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Ekaku tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ekaku 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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