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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aki Kulku (ranked 2226 p4p, 2256 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 255 p4p, 259 weight class). Tenryu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: piri & tommy - on & on. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Kulku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Kulku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tenryu defends it nicely.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kulku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tenryu sprawls and moves away.
Kulku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Tenryu.
Kulku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tenryu pinned against the cage. Tenryu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulku avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt - Tenryu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Tenryu, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Tenryu against the cage but Tenryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kulku backs off Tenryu throws a huge counter combo but Kulku manages to avoid it all.
Kulku moves out of range as Tenryu throws a body kick.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu lands a nice shot that snaps Kulku's head back.
Kulku moves out of range of the leg kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu throws a body kick that misses.
Kulku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tenryu swivels and escapes.
Kulku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulku somewhat.
Tenryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kulku slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Kulku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kulku is thwarting Tenryu's attempts to control the position.
Tenryu has his hands clasped together around Kulku's back. He's all about the action.
Tenryu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulku is working away from the top position though.
Tenryu is trying to control but Kulku manages to pass to mount!
Tenryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tenryu is looking for a sweep. Kulku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu is positioning himself well to prevent Kulku advancing to mount.
Tenryu wants to get back to full guard.
Tenryu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenryu trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up.
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.
Tenryu wants to control but Kulku passes into side.
Tenryu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tenryu is positioning himself well to prevent Kulku advancing to mount.
Tenryu is trying to maintain the position but Kulku is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenryu regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kulku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulku looks for a takedown but Tenryu sprawls well.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aki Kulku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulku moves away from the strike by Tenryu.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulku moves out of range of the body kick from Tenryu.
Kulku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tenryu is fending him off so far but Kulku persists. Nope, Tenryu circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenryu as he avoids it easily.
Tenryu tries to land a leg kick but Kulku saw it coming and moves away.
Tenryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Kulku ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Gen Tenryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu misses with a leg kick.
Kulku dives in for a single leg takedown but Tenryu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tenryu works on Kulku's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tenryu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tenryu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tenryu throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Kulku blocks the body kick.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kulku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tenryu wants to land a leg kick but Kulku is out of range.
Aki Kulku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulku has his takedown stuffed
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kulku. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tenryu as he jumps to the side.
Kulku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu stuns Kulku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tenryu misses with a head kick.
Kulku is looking for a counter combo.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu throws a low kick but Kulku moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kulku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Kulku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu tests Kulku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Kulku with a poor takedown
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu is looking to chop away at Kulku's legs.
Tenryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulku in his tracks.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenryu as he avoids it easily.
Kulku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu throws a head kick but Kulku moves out of range.
Kulku throws a big counter combination but Tenryu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenryu sprawls well. Tenryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenryu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a front kick aimed at Kulku's knee but Kulku avoids it well.
Kulku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulku moves away.
Tenryu tests Kulku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenryu throws a hook but Kulku avoids it easily.
Kulku slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Nice uppercut there from Tenryu.
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Kulku's head but Kulku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulku misses with a takedown
and Kulku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu throws a leg kick that misses.
Kulku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tenryu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tenryu takes a swing at Kulku's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulku.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tenryu throws a jab when Kulku was well out of range.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulku was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Kulku is looking to counter the offense by Tenryu and move into the clinch.
Tenryu leaves Kulku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown but Tenryu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Tenryu leaves Kulku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenryu defends well and Kulku ends up having to push Tenryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tenryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a body kick that misses.
Kulku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tenryu holding on.
Tenryu is trying to improve his position.
Tenryu wants to control but Kulku postures up.
Tenryu is looking for a sweep.
Tenryu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tenryu is trying to control but can't.
Tenryu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Tenryu moves into full guard.
Kulku is fighting to break Tenryu's control of his arms but Tenryu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Kulku ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulku avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tenryu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenryu sprawls well. Tenryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenryu tries a quick counter leg kick but Kulku is wise to it.
Kulku has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kulku tries for a takedown but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tenryu is looking to land body kicks.
Kulku slips a jab and a cross from Tenryu.
Kulku defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kulku shoots in but no luck this time.
Tenryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulku checks a low kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulku.
Kulku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Tenryu catches Kulku right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tenryu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulku should have avoided that one.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Kulku as he checks the leg kick.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Kulku moved away.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
Kulku shoots and misses
and Tenryu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu wants to slow Kulku down by chopping away at his legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice shot lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulku checks a leg kick.
Tenryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulku in his tracks.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Kulku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tenryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu throws a shot to the body.
Tenryu lands a jab to the nose.
Kulku shoots in for a double leg but Tenryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tenryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tenryu motions for Kulku to come forward. Tenryu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu tries to work over Kulku's front leg with a kick but Kulku checks it.
Tenryu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kulku checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Tenryu throws a front kick aimed at Kulku's knee but Kulku avoids it well.
Kulku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tenryu did well to prevent Kulku getting side control.
Aki Kulku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulku trying to mount his opponent but Tenryu defends it.
Tenryu gets full guard.
Tenryu has Kulku pulled in close to control his posture.
Tenryu looking to control.
Tenryu pulls Kulku in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulku is just out of range.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Kulku shoots for a double leg takedown but Tenryu sprawls well. He's pushed Kulku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulku defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Kulku fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Kulku checks it.
Tenryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kulku is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu tries a low kick but Kulku avoids it.
Kulku has a takedown stuffed.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kulku backing away here, and Tenryu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kulku blocks the leg kick.
Tenryu tries a low kick but Kulku avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Kulku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a nice body punch.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku shoots in for a double leg but Tenryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Kulku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gen Tenryu dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tenryu lands with a right hand.
Tenryu swings for the body but Kulku moves out of range.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu lands a right hook to the body.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu is looking to chop away at Kulku's legs.
Kulku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenryu counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Tenryu. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Kulku moves away and avoids it.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Tenryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu wants to land a leg kick but Kulku is out of range.
Kulku tries for a takedown but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Kulku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kulku is defended easily by Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to score with a low kick but Kulku checks it.
Kulku slips a straight right by Tenryu.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tenryu as Kulku shoots in.
Tenryu throws the left hand but Kulku avoids the punch easily.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulku somewhat.
Aki Kulku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tenryu wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulku moves away.
Tenryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulku.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Tenryu, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Tenryu against the cage but Tenryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Kulku avoids a kick to the body.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Kulku.
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!
Tenryu is looking to land body kicks.
Tenryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kulku goes for a double leg but Tenryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tenryu continues to drive forward.
Tenryu manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tenryu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulku. Kulku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown but Tenryu shows good takedown defense.
Tenryu throws out a powerful jab.
Tenryu cracks Kulku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kulku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
Kulku moves out of range of the leg kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head kick that misses.
Kulku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulku shoots for a takedown but Tenryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tenryu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tenryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu lands a right hook to the body.
Kulku blocks a jab.
Kulku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulku throws a right and a left that Tenryu avoids nicely.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Tenryu throws a solid leg kick but Kulku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tenryu.
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Kulku.
Tenryu lands a jab.
Kulku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gen Tenryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tenryu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gen Tenryu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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