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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the name of.... Ekaku Jr has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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168 cm
30
165 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick misses from Ekaku Jr. Sloppy strikes from Lodbrok. Those never looked like landing. Ekaku Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lodbrok. Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch. Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head. Lodbrok takes a shot to the head. Lodbrok misses with a hook from the clinch. Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land. Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lodbrok with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut. Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lodbrok scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr. A nice right hand lands inside from Lodbrok. Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok crunches a lovely knee into Ekaku Jr's ribcage. Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body. Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr takes a knee to the side of the body. Ekaku Jr is trying to drag Lodbrok to the mat but Lodbrok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
A head punch on the inside from Lodbrok fails to land. Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr. Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards. Ekaku Jr cracks Lodbrok with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head. Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekaku Jr avoids it. Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand. Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ekaku Jr pulls Lodbrok into guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lodbrok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Lodbrok is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ekaku Jr is still trying to improve position. Lodbrok keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully. Ekaku Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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. Lodbrok wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him. Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Lodbrok blocks nicely. Ekaku Jr prevents Lodbrok from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lodbrok connects with a high kick. Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok shows good takedown defense. Lodbrok goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ekaku Jr cracks Lodbrok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter the offense by Lodbrok and move into the clinch position. Ekaku Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sigurd Lodbrok will probably get the nod. 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!
Ekaku Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lodbrok, pushing him back against the cage. Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body. Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lodbrok breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Lodbrok's guard. Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. Ekaku Jr is in close to Lodbrok's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok wriggles free and stands up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lodbrok drops Ekaku Jr with a beautiful combination! Ekaku Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lodbrok is looking for the KO!
Ekaku Jr is rocked! Lodbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ekaku Jr throws a nice looking combination but Lodbrok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Lodbrok avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Lodbrok. Ekaku Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ekaku Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ekaku Jr staying out of range there. Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Ekaku Jr avoids nicely. Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lodbrok scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ekaku Jr slips a jab and a cross from Lodbrok.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Ekaku Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ekaku Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lodbrok. A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target. Lodbrok ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Lodbrok was well out of range. Lodbrok misses with a straight right. Lodbrok loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch. Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch. Lodbrok lands with a light punch inside. Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body. Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodbrok. Lodbrok lands an uppercut. Ekaku Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodbrok finish him? Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekaku Jr avoids it. Ekaku Jr seems to have recovered his senses. Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ekaku Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ekaku Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lodbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku Jr can do to turn this around? Lodbrok won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ekaku Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Lodbrok has passed into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking to improve his position.
Lodbrok wants to stand but Ekaku Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Ekaku Jr wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping busy.
Lodbrok tries to stand and escape but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. Lodbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lodbrok gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Lodbrok connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Lodbrok sprawls well. Lodbrok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku Jr circles away quickly and effectively. Ekaku Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodbrok pinned against the cage. Lodbrok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr. Lodbrok throws a combination. Ekaku Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lodbrok connects with a high kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut. 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.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lodbrok's guard. Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lodbrok keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass. Lodbrok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr. Lodbrok gets underhooks to prevent Ekaku Jr's takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lodbrok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr is working Lodbrok over against the cage. Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ekaku Jr takes a knee to the side of the body. Ekaku Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lodbrok lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards. Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
Ekaku Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lodbrok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lodbrok stuffs the takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr gets slowly back to his feet. Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok misses with a double jab
and Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch. Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Lodbrok breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok. Ekaku Jr dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lodbrok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr. Lodbrok tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ekaku Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Lodbrok down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Lodbrok. Ekaku Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lodbrok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku Jr. Jab by Lodbrok. Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A big left from Lodbrok misses. Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lodbrok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ekaku Jr slips a jab and a cross from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a front kick aimed at Lodbrok's knee but Lodbrok avoids it well. Lodbrok is looking for a counter combo. Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily. Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr prevents Lodbrok from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Lodbrok fails to land. Lodbrok takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr. Sigurd Lodbrok has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok is rocked! Ekaku Jr is leaning against Lodbrok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ekaku Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Lodbrok! More strikes from Ekaku Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lodbrok lies dazed against the cage as Ekaku Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr! An intense looking Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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