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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 101 p4p, 14 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 396 p4p, 52 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Tupolski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Katurian Tupolski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 11 - 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
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tupolski tries to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling his head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupolski stands up.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Tupolski dodges it nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
Ekaku Jr not doing much here.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tupolski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Tupolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr works to advance to full mount. Tupolski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ekaku Jr controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ekaku Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Tupolski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tupolski!
Ekaku Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tupolski's face.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Tupolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Tupolski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupolski is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Tupolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupolski is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Tupolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski sizes up Ekaku Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries to pull guard but Tupolski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski stalling.
Ekaku Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr works Tupolski's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupolski in his tracks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Tupolski is looking to slow Ekaku Jr down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski really dominated that 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.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku Jr blocks the low kick.
Tupolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku Jr scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr throws a body kick.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Ekaku Jr's front leg.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupolski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tupolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupolski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku Jr's sensitive parts.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four 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!
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
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.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku Jr should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tupolski backs up against the cage.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr pushes down on Tupolski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupolski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupolski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ekaku Jr manages to mount him!
Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy strike and Tupolski uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Tupolski has ended up in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control Tupolski's posture but Tupolski avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tupolski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ekaku Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 48:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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