Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 282
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku Jr works over Tupolski with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tupolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekaku Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tupolski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Ekaku Jr wants to stall.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Ekaku Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupolski to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tupolski kicks Ekaku Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupolski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr stuns Tupolski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Ekaku Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Tupolski off the cage and back into range.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski 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.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr away with a front kick.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
It looks like Ekaku Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A cross from Tupolski lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupolski enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupolski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Tupolski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku Jr's side.#T4#
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
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 throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in and bounces Tupolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTupolski.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekaku Jr.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ekaku Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tupolski wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is working Tupolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tupolski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupolski wants to get up but he can't break Ekaku Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tupolski won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
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.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupolski wants to stand but Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Tupolski gets to his feet - Ekaku Jr follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands an overhand right.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku Jr drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Tupolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ekaku Jr takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Ekaku Jr's head and hops out.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Good work by Ekaku Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
A low kick from Tupolski misses #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that. #T1#
Tupolski tries to escape but Ekaku Jr is in control.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Tupolski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Tupolski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tupolski is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is defending well.
Ekaku Jr not doing much here.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looks to land a combination. Tupolski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tupolski, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Tupolski against the cage but Tupolski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Tupolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in and bounces Tupolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekaku Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Ekaku Jr jabs Tupolski right on the nose. Tupolski blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski clobbers Ekaku Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tupolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr is wise to it.#TD#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski thumps Ekaku Jr with a low kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Tupolski feints a counter leg kick.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr. #TD#
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupolski postures up. #T4#
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Tupolski's head. It's preventing any offense from Tupolski, at least for the moment.
Tupolski preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr. #ES2#
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Katurian Tupolski in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski with a jab.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the temple. Ekaku Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ekaku Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Ekaku Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Tupolski coming out on top.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Ekaku Jr's leg. Ekaku Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Tupolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Tupolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though. #T3#
Tupolski is trying to stand back up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku Jr.#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Ekaku Jr stops Tupolski from standing up.
Ekaku Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Tupolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Tupolski's posture.
Tupolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupolski stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 279
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
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. #TD#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SU2#
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. #TD#
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
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.#T4#
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick #TD#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#CL2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#REF3#
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. #TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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!#T1#
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 #TD#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whyte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass. #T1#
Whyte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whyte controlling the pace.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whyte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whyte moves nicely into side control.
Ekaku Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Whyte taking a breather here.
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Whyte keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Whyte trying to control the position but Ekaku Jr is working away.
Ekaku Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control here.
Ekaku Jr tries to roll over but Whyte keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku Jr.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Whyte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Whyte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Whyte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whyte on his heels. He'll look to pass Whyte's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whyte wriggles free and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whyte's guard.
Ekaku Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Whyte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ekaku Jr is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here.
Whyte stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekaku Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Whyte counters with a left to the body.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Ekaku Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Whyte blocks a low kick nicely.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Whyte takes one to the chin there.
Whyte walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Whyte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr just manages to avoid it.
Whyte slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku Jr thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whyte throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Ekaku Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whyte is able to avoid easily.
Whyte tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku Jr avoided it.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Ekaku Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whyte. Whyte obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Whyte kicks Ekaku Jr off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku Jr throws a right hand that Whyte ducks under and follows up with a left that Whyte also avoids with ease.
Whyte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whyte walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Whyte connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whyte but Whyte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Whyte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range and Whyte settles back down.
Whyte lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Whyte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekaku Jr thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Whyte saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whyte under the eye.#T1##TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whyte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whyte's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ekaku Jr cracks Whyte with a big elbow.
Ekaku Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Whyte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Whyte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whyte has one of Ekaku Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Whyte's head but Whyte avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Whyte's head but Whyte avoids it well.#T2#
Ekaku Jr grinds an elbow into Whyte's temple.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Whyte is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Whyte regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekaku Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whyte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whyte is looking for a sweep. Ekaku Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekaku Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whyte's head.
Whyte gets full guard.
Ekaku Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whyte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr jabs at Whyte's body.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whyte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Ekaku Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ekaku Jr advances to full mount.
Whyte is trying to escape the mount.
Whyte is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Whyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Whyte. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whyte.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Whyte misses.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whyte defends it well.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Ekaku Jr backs away, Whyte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Whyte takes one on the button.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekaku Jr cracks Whyte with an open hand slap.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Whyte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whyte avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ekaku Jr.
Whyte prevents Ekaku Jr from moving into mount. #T2#
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ekaku Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Whyte is working away.
Whyte struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Whyte is trying to improve his position.
Whyte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Whyte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ekaku Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Ekaku Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ekaku Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Whyte defending against the ground and pound.
Whyte is trying to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow.
Whyte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku Jr off and has taken his back!
Ekaku Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whyte's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Whyte keeps control of the position as Ekaku Jr tries to break free.
Whyte gets his hands free as Ekaku Jr looks to control.
Ekaku Jr wants to escape the position.
Whyte avoiding Ekaku Jr 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Whyte doesn't have the hooks in and Ekaku Jr manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Whyte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Whyte throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Whyte.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Ekaku Jr both land. Nice combination.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr goes for a double leg but Whyte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whyte continues to drive forward.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whyte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku Jr's guard. #REVR##T1#
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whyte is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr pulls Whyte in to control the position.
Whyte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whyte is fighting to break Ekaku Jr's control of his arms but Ekaku Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Benson Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whyte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekaku Jr controls Whyte momentarily but Whyte frees himself.
Whyte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.#T3#
Ekaku Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whyte defends well and Ekaku Jr ends up having to push Whyte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Whyte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him.
Whyte defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku Jr jabs at Whyte's body.#T4#
Ekaku Jr lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ekaku Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Whyte, which made it look bad.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.
Benson Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku Jr. That snapped Whyte's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Whyte misses with a body kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whyte enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whyte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Whyte scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekaku Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 273
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekaku Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ekaku Jr 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.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad gets caught napping as Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Ekaku Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekaku Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad feints and as Ekaku Jr raises his hands in defense, Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku Jr can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Ekaku Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ekaku Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Ekaku Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is putting a hurting on Tree Knee Dad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Tree Knee Dad is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku Jr's back!
Can Ekaku Jr hold on?! Tree Knee Dad is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ekaku Jr tries to break free. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr is trying to break free. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tree Knee Dad gets his way!
Ekaku Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tree Knee Dad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with an elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr is really stuck here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr is in bad spot here.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Tree Knee Dad has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tree Knee Dad Tightens the hold and Ekaku Jr taps out furiously! Tree Knee Dad displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 270 New Years end
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denke enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku Jr has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku Jr manages to pass to side control!
Denke is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekaku Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Denke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working. #SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Denke is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.#SUB2#
Denke working for a triangle but Ekaku Jr defends it easily.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ekaku Jr is in close to Denke's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB2#
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr working over Denke with some ground and pound. Denke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekaku Jr drops an elbow to the side of Denke's head.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Denke is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Denke is a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Denke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denke. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denke 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 swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
It seemed like Denke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Denke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku Jr counters with a good low kick that Denke was not able to check.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Denke's front leg but catches the back leg as Denke tries to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Denke ducked under it nicely.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denke avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Denke 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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Denke is quick to defend against it.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku Jr. That snapped Denke's head back.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.#T2##TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Denke's guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Denke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ekaku Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Denke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ekaku Jr stacks Denke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denke can do to turn this around?
Denke is trying to get back to half guard.
Denke sneaks back into half guard.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Denke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Denke wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Denke's posture.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Denke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Denke trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr pulls Denke in to control the position.
Denke won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Denke tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Denke looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily. #SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Denke has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Denke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Denke avoids it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Denke to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr is defended easily by Denke.#T1#
A nice combination there by Ekaku Jr.
Denke 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.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Denke circles away easily
and Denke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke with a jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr drives through with a takedown into Denke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Denke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr cracks Denke with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Denke has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
Denke is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr landing strikes.
Denke manages to get back to half guard.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but Denke defending well.
Ekaku Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr distracts Denke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Denke gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes. #ROC#
Denke is rocked!
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there.
Denke is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ekaku Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Denke quickly recovers to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Denke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr working Denke over with strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denke taking some punishment here, with Ekaku Jr in his half guard.
Denke is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Denke looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Denke defends it. #SUB2#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr pulls his head out easily.
Denke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr passes to full mount!
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ekaku Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ekaku Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Denke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Denke is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekaku Jr softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Denke is out cold! Ekaku Jr jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Live 46
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Ekaku Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Hunt walks into a left hand. #T1#
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekaku Jr in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeps Ekaku Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Hunt. #TD#
Ekaku Jr tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
Ekaku Jr is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ekaku Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Hunt working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Hunt has Ekaku Jr pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Ekaku Jr sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Ekaku Jr avoids it this time.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku Jr sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Ekaku Jr with a hook.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku Jr cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Hunt down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.#ES2#
Hunt wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Hunt. #T1#
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunt moves forwards but Ekaku Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.#T3#
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt controlling Ekaku Jr's posture.
Ekaku Jr cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hunt trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekaku Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hunt reverses the position - he's now on top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.#T1#
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Ekaku Jr motions for Hunt to come forward. Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Ekaku Jr's legs.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Ekaku Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hunt tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Hunt is trying to buck Ekaku Jr off.
Hunt tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Hunt holding on.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ekaku Jr working away.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
The referee asks Ekaku Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ekaku Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ekaku Jr working away.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound.
Hunt tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Hunt tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ekaku Jr lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Ekaku Jr advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekaku Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekaku Jr wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Phol Hunt in that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hunt tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
As Ekaku Jr backs off Hunt throws a huge counter combo but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it all.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku Jr.#T1#
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is working Hunt over against the cage.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku Jr has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ekaku Jr jumps guard.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.#T3#
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku Jr avoid being mounted?
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Ekaku Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phol Hunt.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.

Event: CEFC 266
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku Jr motions for Anderson to come forward. Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ekaku Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here. #TD2#
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ekaku Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position.
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip. #T2##SUB2#
Ekaku Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Ekaku Jr right now.
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ekaku Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##SUB2#
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Ekaku Jr is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson controls the action.
Ekaku Jr is trying to break free.
Anderson is looking to control Ekaku Jr but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Ekaku Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson 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 big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson tries to stall but Ekaku Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Ekaku Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ekaku Jr jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekaku Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Anderson throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses the jab.
As Anderson tries to get set, Ekaku Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Anderson.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Ekaku Jr. #T4#
Ekaku Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Ekaku Jr's ribs.#TD#
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson is pushing Ekaku Jr's head away, looking to escape. Ekaku Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku Jr's leg but Ekaku Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has managed to clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku Jr cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses the body punch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Anderson misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ekaku Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ekaku Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Ekaku Jr as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left. #TD#
Anderson gets caught napping as Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson tries to move into range but Ekaku Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Anderson throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr steps away.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ekaku Jr rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control. #TD2#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet. #T1#
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Ekaku Jr is working away.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson wants to control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him busy.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr defending well.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ekaku Jr prevents it.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Ekaku Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Ekaku Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Anderson checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
A combination from Ekaku Jr does no damage.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Ekaku Jr does no damage. #CL#
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson takes one on the button.#T1#
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku Jr's side.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.#T2#
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Ekaku Jr catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ekaku Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ekaku Jr drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ekaku Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson is controlling Ekaku Jr's posture.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ekaku Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku Jr keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 264
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payne feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Payne with a nice cross.
Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payne checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku Jr digs a good hook to Payne's body.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Payne connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Payne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku Jr with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.#T1#
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku Jr's leg but Ekaku Jr calmly moves out of range.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Payne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku Jr tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payne.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr connects with a jab.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it. #CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr prevents Payne from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Ekaku Jr.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Payne's front leg with a kick but Payne checks it. #CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Payne up against the cage.#BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku Jr works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.#T3#
Ekaku Jr lands with a hook. Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne lands the left hand.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Payne thows a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it
and Ekaku Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Payne connects with a leg kick. Ekaku Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payne slips under a jab.#T4#
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku Jr blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne lunges at Ekaku Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekaku Jr's hand.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Ekaku Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payne checks it well.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Payne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Payne jabs Ekaku Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Payne avoided it.
Payne misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Payne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
A good leg kick by Payne. #T1#
Payne looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payne counters with a good low kick that Ekaku Jr was not able to check.
Payne lands with a straight right. Ekaku Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Payne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Payne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payne blocks the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook.
Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Payne scores with a nice strike.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Nice shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Payne saw it coming and moves away.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Payne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Payne connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne is trying to break free.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Payne blocks it. #BC2#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Payne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Payne slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payne checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Payne.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne throws out a counter right but Ekaku Jr avoids it with no problem.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Payne manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Ekaku Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Payne tries to break free but Ekaku Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Payne blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Payne blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr has Payne pressed against the cage, preventing Payne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head. #BC2#
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Payne.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payne's calf.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
It seemed like Payne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot
and Payne counters with an inside leg kick.
Payne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Payne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands a head shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Payne.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Payne.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Payne swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot to the body.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Payne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Payne moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payne, right into the meat.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Payne misses with a body punch
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Payne saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Payne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payne is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne blocks a jab.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne misses with a straight left. #T4#
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku Jr needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Payne manages to circle out of the way.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Max Payne just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payne.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku Jr off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payne.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Payne breaks away and moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Ekaku Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Payne tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku Jr cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payne.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Payne up against the cage.
Payne is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Payne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Payne takes a shot to the head.
Payne tries to circle away but Ekaku Jr has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr pushes Payne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Ekaku Jr keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Payne tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards. #T3#
Payne is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the side of Payne's head.
Ekaku Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Payne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payne tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
As Ekaku Jr backs off Payne throws a huge counter combo but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it all.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Payne wants to slow Ekaku Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it. #T4#
Jab by Ekaku Jr.
Payne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr rushes Payne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Payne is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
Payne tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Payne back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Max Payne in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Payne circles away.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Payne moves out of range.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Payne misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Payne down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Payne.
Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku Jr misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payne throws a series of punches but Ekaku Jr avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne moves forwards but Ekaku Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Payne is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku Jr has the dominant position.
Payne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Payne lands a body shot. #T2#
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Ekaku Jr is working Payne over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Payne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A bit of stalling here from Ekaku Jr.
Payne tries to break free but Ekaku Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head.
Ekaku Jr gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payne tries to break free but Ekaku Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payne has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Ekaku Jr pushes Payne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payne is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne. #BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.#CL#
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr maintains the clinch. #T4#
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Payne seems unphased.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekaku Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekaku Jr keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 262
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice combination. Griffiths backs away looking to recover.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Ekaku Jr's leg. Ekaku Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffiths circles away. #CL2#
Griffiths clinches.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr. #T1#
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr is looking to wear down Griffiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.#T3#
Griffiths slips under a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffiths swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffiths or not.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
I was talking to Ekaku Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Griffiths back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths jumps guard but Ekaku Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
Griffiths looks winded!
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Ekaku Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffiths's head backwards.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Ekaku Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses
and Ekaku Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku Jr moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Griffiths appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Griffiths lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
A short left from Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffiths gets an underhook and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffiths lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths misses with some punches. #T2#
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Ekaku Jr with a nice cross.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr cracks Griffiths with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Griffiths looking to stall.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Ekaku Jr tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
Good work by Ekaku Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Griffiths circles away.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr with a nice cross.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Griffiths feints the counter takedown.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths lands with a cross. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Griffiths is avoiding it. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Griffiths shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ekaku Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekaku Jr is trying to keep Griffiths in close. #T3#
Griffiths trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Griffiths drops back looking for a leg! Ekaku Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ekaku Jr manages to kick Griffiths off! Griffiths jumps back into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Griffiths pushes down on Ekaku Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Ekaku Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffiths is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Griffiths looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ekaku Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Griffiths is looking to control Ekaku Jr's arms but Ekaku Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffiths has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.#T2#
Griffiths cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Griffiths's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Good work by Griffiths as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths. #CL2#
Griffiths clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
A right hand to the body from Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Stephen Griffiths in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Ekaku Jr circles away.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekaku Jr tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Griffiths wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control. #T1#
Griffiths working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffiths is leaning against Ekaku Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Griffiths working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Stephen Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr darts in trying to clinch
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Ekaku Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku Jr thinking.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Ekaku Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Griffiths with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.#T3#
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Griffiths in a clinch.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths working aggressively here. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Ekaku Jr coming out on top.
Griffiths shoots in for a double leg but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffiths jabs Ekaku Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Griffiths connects with a right hand. Ekaku Jr shakes it off.#CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekaku Jrs head.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku Jr as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 259
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Strunz seems unphased.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Strunz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strunz. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr needs to keep his hands up - Strunz had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Strunz cracks Ekaku Jr with a good jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strunz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strunz under the eye.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Strunz taking some punishment here, with Ekaku Jr in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strunz defending well though. #T1#
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekaku Jr stops Strunz from getting back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Strunz is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a strike but Strunz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ekaku Jr passes Strunz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekaku Jr in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Ekaku Jr there.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Strunz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Strunz blocks nicely.
Strunz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strunz keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Strunz wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #T3#
Strunz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Strunz pushes Ekaku Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Ekaku Jr does it's job there.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Strunz avoids the punch easily.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Strunz blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku Jr on the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku Jr with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Strunz is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strunz throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Strunz as he checks the leg kick.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Strunz is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz.
Strunz fails to land with a series of punches.
Strunz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Strunz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Strunz. #T1#
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Strunz avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Strunz finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
Strunz misses with a left hand #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strunz!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr cracks Strunz with a big right hand but Strunz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ekaku Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strunz is avoiding damage well.
Strunz parries the strikes from Ekaku Jr easily there. Ekaku Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Strunz to escape.
Ekaku Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather here.
Ekaku Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strunz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Strunz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Strunz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strunz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass to mount but Strunz is defending the position. #T3#
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strunz defending well though.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strunz defending well though.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Strunz dodges it nicely.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strunz is trying to stand up here but Ekaku Jr is controlling him well. #T4#
Ekaku Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strunz's head.
Strunz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strunz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ekaku Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku Jr works his way into full mount!
Ekaku Jr landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Strunz lands a nice looking body shot.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku Jr.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku Jr blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Strunz swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Ekaku Jr.
Strunz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Strunz connects with a single shot there.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Strunz avoids it well and moves away.
Strunz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Strunz lands a front kick.
Strunz throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strunz checks a leg kick.
Strunz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr connects with a right hand. Strunz shakes it off.
Strunz connects with a body shot.#T2#
Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekaku Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Strunz misses.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Some wild striking there from Strunz.
A left lands for Strunz.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strunz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strunz doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.#T3#
Strunz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination. Strunz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz throws a good cross that connects.
Strunz misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Strunz with an open hand slap.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Strunz throws a hook but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strunz can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr wants to slow Strunz down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Strunz lands.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr.
Strunz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strunz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Strunz defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Strunz is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Ekaku Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ekaku Jr is trying to ground and pound but Strunz uses the momentary lack of control by Ekaku Jr to regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Strunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strunz is holding on for now.
Strunz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Strunz misses with a hook.
Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Strunz slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strunz throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Strunz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku Jr with a body shot.
Strunz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Ekaku Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Strunz misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz checks the leg kick.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strunz.
Ekaku Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strunz's sensitive parts.
Strunz throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Strunz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Strunz is keeping him busy.
Strunz taking a bit of punishment here - Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes. #T2#
An elbow from Ekaku Jr crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ekaku Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strunz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Strunz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Strunz's head but Strunz avoids it well.
Ekaku Jr looks up at the clock and then as Strunz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ekaku Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Strunz is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Ekaku Jr landing strikes.
Ekaku Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr is working Strunz over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but Strunz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ekaku Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strunz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ekaku Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strunz is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Strunz from advancing position.
Ekaku Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku Jr has control of Strunz's left arm, preventing Strunz from doing any damage.
Strunz preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Bronko Strunz in that round.
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!
#R5#
Strunz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Strunz counters with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Strunz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Strunz does it's job there.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strunz momentarily.
Ekaku Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strunz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Strunz's shoulder, as Strunz tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strunz walks into a left hand.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Strunz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Strunz.#TD#
Ekaku Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strunz on his heels. He'll look to pass Strunz's guard now, I'm sure.
Strunz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ekaku Jr manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strunz!
Ekaku Jr raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Ekaku Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Strunz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr.
Poor strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bronko Strunz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ekaku Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head shot.#T3#
Ekaku Jr working Strunz over with strikes here.
Ekaku Jr lands with some strikes.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes here but Strunz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Strunz taking shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr landing shots from mount.
Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy strike and Strunz uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Strunz has ended up in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strunz is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strunz. #T4#
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Strunz is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Strunz is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Strunz keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 257
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku Jr on the side of the head.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payne slips under a jab.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Ekaku Jr with an uppercut!
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Payne.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target. #TD2#
Payne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Payne holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Payne keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Payne is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr is still trying to improve position.#ES#
Payne is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekaku Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekaku Jr prevents Payne from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Payne trying to land knees to the body.
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards. #T2#
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Payne controls his hands.
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr. #BC2#
Ekaku Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne slips under a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Payne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekaku Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr stuns Payne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Payne.
Ekaku Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.
Payne lands with a right hand. #T3##TD2#
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ekaku Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Payne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Payne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payne misses with the combination.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr shoots for a takedown but Payne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Payne moved away.
Payne cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Good work by Ekaku Jr as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Payne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Payne.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Payne controls his hands. #BC2#
Ekaku Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
A combination from Ekaku Jr does no damage.
Payne lands with a cross.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payne lands a nice looking body shot.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Payne misses its target.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Payne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Payne misses with a looping left.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku Jr sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Ekaku Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payne. #T2#
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Payne misses with a looping left.
Payne tries to clinch up.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Ekaku Jr with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
A good leg kick by Payne.
Payne blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Payne.
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payne checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Payne moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.#T4#
Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne misses with a straight right.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Payne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Payne moved away.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku Jr
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Payne lands.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payne. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Payne misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Payne.
Ekaku Jr punishes Payne's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Payne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku Jr has time to react.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payne.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Ekaku Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ekaku Jr backs up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Payne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Payne throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Ekaku Jr does it's job there.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Payne thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payne cracks a nice hook into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Ekaku Jr with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Payne.
Payne walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Payne misses.
Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Payne throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku Jr's knee but Ekaku Jr avoids it well. #T4##TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Payne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Payne back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku Jr can turn it around.
Payne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payne takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Payne swinging wildly here.
Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Payne throws a right and a left that Ekaku Jr avoids nicely.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Max Payne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ekaku Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Payne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Payne tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Payne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku Jr misses with a right hand
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.#T1#
Payne misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Payne down.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Payne defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Payne tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payne throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Ekaku Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payne misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Payne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
A big right from Payne misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Payne misses.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Payne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
As Ekaku Jr backs away, Payne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head.#CL#
Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the cage by Payne. Payne maintains the clinch. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Payne.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku Jr's leg but Ekaku Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Ekaku Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Payne's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Payne.
Payne tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lunges at Payne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payne's hand.
Payne misses with a low kick.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku Jr off balance momentarily.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Payne moved away.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Payne throws out a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and Payne only half commits.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku Jr's leg but Ekaku Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ekaku Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Payne wants to slow Ekaku Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Payne.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
Payne tries to bum rush Ekaku Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the 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!
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payne slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Payne.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Nice uppercut there from Payne.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr just manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payne's head backwards.
Payne swinging wildly here. #T3#
A punch combination from Payne misses.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab.
Ekaku Jr shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Payne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payne.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekaku Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ekaku Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES#
Payne has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ekaku Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a left hand.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Payne as Ekaku Jr shoots in.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
I think Ekaku Jr 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is the new welterweight champion!
As Hakuin Ekaku Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 253
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Payne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Payne.
Payne lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Payne.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!
Ekaku Jr takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Payne misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Payne.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Payne misses with a hook.
Payne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Payne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payne.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne wants to sweep here but Ekaku Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr prevents Payne from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Payne wants to sweep here but Ekaku Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr stops Payne from standing up.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Payne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne is controlling Ekaku Jr's posture.
Ekaku Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku Jr prevents Payne from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr with a hook.#T3#
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Ekaku Jr cracks Payne with an open hand slap.
Ekaku Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Payne tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payne.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Payne.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Payne throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Payne avoids it easily.
Payne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Payne looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ekaku Jr.
Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne lands with a right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Payne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ekaku Jr's head.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a solid leg kick but Payne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Payne there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Ekaku Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Payne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Payne moves out of range.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Payne slips under a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Payne's calf.
Ekaku Jr thuds his right hand into Payne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet.
Payne tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payne darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Payne throws a series of punches but Ekaku Jr avoids them all with ease.
Payne is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Good shot there by Ekaku Jr.
Payne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payne defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Payne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Payne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Payne throws a hook but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr stalks Payne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payne's face. Payne staggers backwards, shaken.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Ekaku Jr has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Payne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku Jr. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Payne slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payne is trying to defend but Ekaku Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr trying to mount his opponent but Payne defends it.
Payne tries to kick Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Payne trying to control here. #T4##ES#
Payne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Payne back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Payne fails to land.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice elbow from Payne.
Ekaku Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr has picked Payne up - he's going for a ride! Ekaku Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Payne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekaku Jr off to one side.
Payne throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Payne moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekaku Jr off to one side.
Payne stuns Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Payne blocks it.#T1#
Payne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekaku Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr goes for a double leg but Payne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payne continues to drive forward.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Payne lands a jab.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Payne connects with a single shot there.
Payne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr digs a good body shot into Payne's ribs.
Payne lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku Jr off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Payne throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Payne avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Payne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne wants to stand and escape but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Payne pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Payne wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #ES#
Payne pushes Ekaku Jr off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
A jab from Payne misses.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Payne off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Payne lands.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Payne.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Payne gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Payne misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Payne misses with a body kick.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPayne.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Payne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payne scores with the left hand. Ekaku Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Payne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Payne is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekaku Jr off to one side.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payne cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Payne.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Payne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payne looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku Jr takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku Jr. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr blocks a head kick by Payne.
Nice sprawl there from Payne as Ekaku Jr shoots in.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ekaku Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku Jr lands the left hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
It looked like Payne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku Jr scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Payne throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Payne defends it well.
A big right from Payne misses.
Payne slips under a jab.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr pushes Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payne.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown but Payne manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne. #T4#
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne.
Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Payne misses with a punch on the inside.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Max Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Payne tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payne missing with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Payne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.#T1#
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick from Payne.
Ekaku Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Payne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Payne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payne.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Payne throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Payne's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. #T2#
Payne is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ekaku Jr content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr prevents Payne from getting back to his feet.
Payne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Payne wants to sweep here but Ekaku Jr controlling him for the moment.
Payne wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Payne throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Payne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Payne moved away.
Payne throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr drives through and clinches with Payne against the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paynes head.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Payne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payne misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Ekaku Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payne up against the cage.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Payne pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payne cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Payne fails to land.
Payne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payne prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Payne is trying to keep an underhook but Ekaku Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ekaku Jr 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Max Payne 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!

Event: CEFC 250
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position for now.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr holds on to Tree Knee Dad around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekaku Jr hang on?
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass Ekaku Jr's guard but actually Ekaku Jr recovers to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku Jr is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tree Knee Dad's brow.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ekaku Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ekaku Jr's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ekaku Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ekaku Jr wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Ekaku Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tree Knee Dad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is defending well. #T1#
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Ekaku Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but Tree Knee Dad has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr gets back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a couple of short punches.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
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!
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Ekaku Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Ekaku Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself. #T4#
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku Jr's hands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku Jr on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Ekaku Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ekaku Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well initially but Ekaku Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Ekaku Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.#T3#
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a solid left hand.
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tree Knee Dad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Ekaku Jr right on the nose. Ekaku Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Ekaku Jr's front leg with a kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tree Knee Dad tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Ekaku Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tree Knee Dad looks to move to half guard but instead Ekaku Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr landing punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I've got Tree Knee Dad 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 William Peck scores the fight 47:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 249
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tree Knee Dad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Tree Knee Dad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.#SUB2#
Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku Jr.#T1##TD#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekaku Jr defending well though.
Ekaku Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tree Knee Dad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tree Knee Dad's back!
Ekaku Jr is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.
Ekaku Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tree Knee Dad could be in trouble here! #T2#
Ekaku Jr is looking to control Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back.
Ekaku Jr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ekaku Jr lands punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
I would not like to be Tree Knee Dad right now.
A lull in the action here.
Ekaku Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Tree Knee Dad buck him off.
Ekaku Jr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tree Knee Dad staying busy and making it hard for Ekaku Jr to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr scores with punches from the back.
Ekaku Jr punches Tree Knee Dad on the ear.
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tree Knee Dad can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Tree Knee Dad manages to turn into his guard.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad working some strikes from top position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr shoots and misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
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 in close to Tree Knee Dad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Ekaku Jr's control of his arms but Ekaku Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Venum Tree Knee Dad just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Ekaku Jr misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.#T1#
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr defends well and Tree Knee Dad ends up having to push Ekaku Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Ekaku Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Donk. Ekaku Jr catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand #TD#
so Ekaku Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tree Knee Dad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad landing with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ekaku Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tree Knee Dad, into his guard. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Ekaku Jr with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr misses with a combination
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Ekaku Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather here.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekaku Jr defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree Knee Dad 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
After winning the bout, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Live 37
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Ekaku Jr is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Ekaku Jr back into the cage.#BC2#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr. #BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ekaku Jr but Ekaku Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ekaku Jr avoids the head kick by Anderson. #T2#
Anderson moves forwards but Ekaku Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Ekaku Jr circles away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position here.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku Jr keeps working.
Anderson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekaku Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Anderson can't escape the position.
Ekaku Jr has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Ekaku Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr is working the ground and pound. Can Anderson escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr trying to control momentarily.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Ekaku Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Anderson catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ekaku Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and moves away.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ekaku Jr defends it nicely.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Anderson misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Ekaku Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr 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!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson punishes Ekaku Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekaku Jr jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ekaku Jr's head.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr with a hook.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku Jr has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Ekaku Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson 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 Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts. #T4#
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Anderson defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekaku Jr tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekaku Jr to the ground. Ekaku Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Ekaku Jr with a jab.
Anderson takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good takedown defense.
Ekaku Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Ekaku Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Ekaku Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving. #T1#
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.#T3#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Ekaku Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku Jr there.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ekaku Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku Jr blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Ekaku Jr is controlling him well.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Anderson looks for a takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson tries to clinch but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross.
Ekaku Jr cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr thumps Anderson with a low kick.#TD#
Anderson feints and as Ekaku Jr raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ekaku Jr 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is the new lightweight champion!
As Hakuin Ekaku Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 105
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Ekaku Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ekaku Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku Jr's head.
Anderson lands with a hook. Ekaku Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Nice cross by Ekaku Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Ekaku Jr shoots in.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is pulling down on Ekaku Jr's head to control his posture. #T3#
Ekaku Jr controlling from the top position.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku Jr's back!
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ekaku Jr.
Can Ekaku Jr hold on?! Anderson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ekaku Jr doesn't escape.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Ekaku Jr just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson tries to get the hooks in deep but Ekaku Jr pushed the leg off.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ekaku Jr.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ekaku Jr is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Ekaku Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice cross by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku Jr with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson stuns Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson 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.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson lands with a hook. Ekaku Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.#T1#
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Anderson jabs Ekaku Jr right on the nose. Ekaku Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good body shot.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku Jr's leg but Ekaku Jr calmly moves out of range.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands the left hand.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Ekaku Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.#CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Ekaku Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Ekaku Jr gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku Jr lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it. #TD#
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson has Ekaku Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it. #T2#
Anderson pulls Ekaku Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ekaku Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku Jr stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku Jr's hands.#T3#
Ekaku Jr lands with a right hand.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.#CL#
Ekaku Jr rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ekaku Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ekaku Jr drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Sparky Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekaku Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a body kick
and Ekaku Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku Jr as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
A shot to the body from Ekaku Jr misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekaku Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ekaku Jr is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekaku Jr postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Sparky Anderson in that round.
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!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr. #T1#
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku Jr pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ekaku Jr controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparky Anderson.
I think Anderson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Sparky Anderson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 103
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Anderson has hold of one of Ekaku Jr's legs. Ekaku Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Anderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Ekaku Jr pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Anderson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr is wise to it.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ekaku Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku Jr is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.#CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 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.
#R2#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab.
Anderson slips under a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ekaku Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku Jr scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.#CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson presses Ekaku Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson. #T3#
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.#T4#
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards. #TD2#
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up. #T2#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Anderson's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Ekaku Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Ekaku Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekaku Jrs head.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Ekaku Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Ekaku Jr wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekaku Jr there!
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku Jr tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Ekaku Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T2#
Ekaku Jr taking shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Anderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson avoids the attempt from Ekaku Jr to control.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Anderson prevents Ekaku Jr from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson trying to control but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekaku Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Anderson moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Ekaku Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Ekaku Jr rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands. #T3#
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Ekaku Jr pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku Jr or not.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson works on Ekaku Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank. #T4#
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a 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!

Event: CEFC 242
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Suti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ekaku Jr to the mat! Ekaku Jr manages to get full guard.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suti postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Suti landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control Suti's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Suti controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Suti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suti throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Suti throws a big elbow that misses.
Suti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Suti's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Suti from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suti throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.#T2#
A head kick misses from Suti.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suti has time to react.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suti.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Suti breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suti, as that shot connected.
Suti throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Suti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter the offense by Suti and move into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suti. #CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Suti tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suti tries for a takedown but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti looking for a takedown.
Suti wants a takedown.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suti goes for a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Suti seems unphased. #T3#
Suti misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suti misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr catches Suti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suti's head backwards.
Suti fails to land the takedown.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Suti breaks away and moves out of range.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekaku Jr sprawls well. Ekaku Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suti gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Suti was well out of range.
Suti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perseen Suti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suti showed some decent athleticism there.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard. #T4#
Suti throws a big right hand that misses.
Suti preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku Jr has his hands on Suti's head, controlling the position.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suti throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr controlling Suti's posture.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suti.
Suti misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suti.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Ekaku Jr gets a clinch.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr is pressed up against the cage. Suti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ekaku Jr down to the mat. Ekaku Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Suti works over Ekaku Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Suti misses with a combination
and Ekaku Jr counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku Jr as he jumps to the side.
Suti shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Suti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Suti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ekaku Jr counter with a right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Suti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Suti in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Suti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Suti is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Suti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Suti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suti prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Suti is thwarting Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the position.
Suti thows a huge punch but Ekaku Jr dodges it nicely. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr controlling Suti's posture.
Suti is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr pulls Suti in close to prevent any damage.
Suti is in close to Ekaku Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Suti cracks Ekaku Jr with a solid left hand.
Suti wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Suti stands up over Ekaku Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suti is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Suti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.#T4#
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Suti postures up.
Suti chips away with some ground and pound.
Suti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Suti keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suti holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Suti shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr moves in looking to clinch but Suti pushes him off.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Suti throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekaku Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku Jr jabs at Suti's body.
Suti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Suti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Suti up against the cage.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Suti has Ekaku Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ekaku Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Suti is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Suti controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr cracks Suti with a nice body shot.
Suti wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suti can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr pushes Suti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Suti is trying to drag Ekaku Jr to the mat but Ekaku Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Suti is rocked!#T2#
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suti is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr pushes Suti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr works on Suti's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Suti to his knees! Ekaku Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his lightweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC 240
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dall manages to circle out of the way.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Dall postures up. #T1#
Dall is pressing down on Ekaku Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku Jr is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Dall advancing to mount.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ekaku Jr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku Jr is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ekaku Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Ekaku Jr is working away. #T3#
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Ekaku Jr is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Dall shoots in but Ekaku Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it. #T4#
Ekaku Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Dall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryzen Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr defends it well.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku Jr circles away.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ekaku Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr maintains the clinch.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall can't break the clinch.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall tries to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
A shot in the inside from Dall.
Dall lands with a right to the head.
Dall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dall lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ekaku Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr prevents Dall from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Dall blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Dall has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Ekaku Jr is defending the position.
Ekaku Jr is not content to let Dall control the position.
Ekaku Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Ekaku Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall tries to clinch but Ekaku Jr is having none of it. #TD2#
Dall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekaku Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Ekaku Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ekaku Jr.
Ryzen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall is looking to work his way around to Ekaku Jr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ekaku Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ekaku Jr and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ekaku Jr tries to bench press Dall off him but Dall keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face as Dall controls the position. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall slows the pace down in half guard.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Ekaku Jr defends it. #T3#
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku Jr is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Ekaku Jr tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
Dall trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekaku Jr to keep the fight standing.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##CL2#
Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku Jr has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Dall wants the takedown. Ekaku Jr is fighting it off but Dall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ekaku Jr's guard against the cage.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Dall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ekaku Jr controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily. #T3#
Dall tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Dall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall is working for takedown but Ekaku Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Dall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dall blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Dall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Dall prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Ekaku Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Ryzen Dall in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
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!
#R5##CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Dall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr. #BC2#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
Dall scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Dall is looking for a takedown.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr. #T1#
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Ekaku Jr gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku Jr cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dall has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
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 tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard. #T2#
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Dall won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Dall is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Ekaku Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Ekaku Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Ekaku Jr defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Ryzen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hakuin Ekaku Jr said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Live 34
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but McQuade ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuade lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuade's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McQuade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQuade wants to counter the offense by Ekaku Jr and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Ekaku Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McQuade wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQuade swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
McQuade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McQuade thuds a left hand into Ekaku Jr's body.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hook to the body.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku Jr circles away. #T1#
McQuade throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuade throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of McQuade's front leg.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
McQuade unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuade should have avoided that one.
McQuade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
McQuade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuade digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
McQuade missing with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuade's elbow. #T2#
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from McQuade, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but McQuade blocks it.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McQuade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuade struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku Jr controls his hands.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku Jr is defending well for now.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but instead, McQuade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuade.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
McQuade misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuade working aggressively here.
McQuade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade. #T3#
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuade scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
Ekaku Jr dodges an elbow strike from McQuade.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McQuade.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into McQuade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McQuade's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McQuade backwards.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuade's elbow.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku Jr is defending well for now.
Ekaku Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to stall but McQuade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
McQuade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McQuade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McQuade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but McQuade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr works on McQuade's body with a couple of short punches.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuade misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McQuades head.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of McQuade backwards. #ROC#
McQuade is rocked!
McQuade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuin Ekaku Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McQuade misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Booker McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as McQuade controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McQuade just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekaku Jr's brow.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
McQuade is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
McQuade blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McQuade.
McQuade seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekaku Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuade.
McQuade tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing McQuade back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr throws a big uppercut that drops McQuade! More strikes from Ekaku Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McQuade lies dazed against the cage as Ekaku Jr celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 100
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yaj circles away.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yaj tries to move into range but Ekaku Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Ekaku Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yaj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekaku Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekaku Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Ekaku Jr works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj goes for a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eon Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Ekaku Jr finds it's target.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr advances to half guard.
Yaj tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.#T3#
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is looking to stall here but Yaj recovers full guard.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Yaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekaku Jr works over Yaj with some ground and pound from guard.
Yaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr scores with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Ekaku Jr scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Ekaku Jr trying to control from Yaj's half guard. Yaj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Yaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr stays in close to Yaj's body and controls the position.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Yaj misses with a body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
Yaj pulls Ekaku Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ekaku Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaj controlling the position.
Yaj is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.#T4#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Yaj keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku Jr works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekaku Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku Jr's elbow.
Yaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku Jr controls the action.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Yaj tries to counter with a takedown but Ekaku Jr is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yaj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
You can see the frustration on Yaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr staying calm.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a big elbow. #T1#
Ekaku Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Yaj that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head shot.
Ekaku Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yaj looks a forlorn figure.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Yaj tries to reverse the position but Ekaku Jr maintains control.
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Yaj with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yaj!
Ekaku Jr controlling from mount.
Yaj is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku Jr looking to ground and pound but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaj is looking to escape.
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 Yaj's face.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ekaku Jr looking to control but Yaj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yaj?
Ekaku Jr blocks Yaj's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ekaku Jr controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Ekaku Jr landing strikes from the mount and Yaj is in trouble!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr lands a big elbow.
Ekaku Jr content just to control the position here.
Yaj manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Yaj, under a barage of strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yaj gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Yaj is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj stuffs the takedown.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku Jr presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr cracks Yaj with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Ekaku Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ekaku Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yaj up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from Yaj, against the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yaj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku Jr can turn it around.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr. #TD#
Yaj has hold of one of Ekaku Jr's legs. Ekaku Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Yaj gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is continuing to stall.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaj is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ekaku Jr is controlling Yaj's posture.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yaj's guard. #REVB#
Yaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yaj keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Ekaku Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Yaj tries to sprawl out of it but Ekaku Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yaj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Yaj moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.#T2#
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr dives in and grabs Yaj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yaj pushes down on Ekaku Jr's head and hops out.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaj as he jumps to the side.
Yaj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku Jr misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Yaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.#T3#
Yaj loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Yaj moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ekaku Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yaj in a clinch.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj. #T4#
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj cracks Ekaku Jr with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj works on Ekaku Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekaku Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yaj prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Well Ekaku Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is the new lightweight champion!
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.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 98
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Toriyama has managed to clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
I was talking to Ekaku Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Toriyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
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!
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside. #T1#
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekaku Jrs head.
A short right from Toriyama.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ekaku Jr manages to break the clinch.
Akira Toriyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr scores with the left hand. Toriyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Toriyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Toriyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ekaku Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Toriyama defends it.
Toriyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ekaku Jr blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toriyama wants to improve his position but Ekaku Jr is controlling well.
Toriyama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Toriyama is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here.
Ekaku Jr blocks the strikes from Toriyama. #T3#
Toriyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku Jr blocks the strikes from Toriyama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Toriyama is defending well.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Toriyama punching from the bottom.
Toriyama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Toriyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toriyama punching from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ekaku Jr blocks the strikes from Toriyama. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr lands a high kick! #CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards. #T4#
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Toriyama looks winded!
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekaku Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Toriyama is rocked!
Toriyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Toriyama working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr 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.
#R2#
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku Jr circles away.
Toriyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Toriyama instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Toriyama's ribcage. Toriyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the side of Toriyama's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.#T1#
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toriyama is breathing heavily.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Toriyama with a big uppercut! Toriyama tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Toriyama to the mat! Toriyama covers up and Ekaku Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr and David Morrison. Ekaku Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Morrison enters the cage!

175 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs

182 cm
28 yrs
156 lbs

Ekaku Jr

Morrison

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hakuin Ekaku Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Ekaku Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (0) Morrison
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.

Ekaku Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Morrison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (5) vs (0) Morrison
Morrison tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ekaku Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison regains half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Ekaku Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Ekaku Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (8) vs (0) Morrison

Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but Morrison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (8) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (10) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.

Ekaku Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Ekaku Jr prevents Morrison from improving his position.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.

Morrison has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.

Ekaku Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ekaku Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (13) vs (2) Morrison
Ekaku Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ekaku Jr (15) vs (2) Morrison

Ekaku Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but Morrison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morrison.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (15) vs (4) Morrison
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.

Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morrison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ekaku Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (17) vs (4) Morrison
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.

Ekaku Jr is sitting in close to Morrison's body. Morrison has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ekaku Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ekaku Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morrison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison!
David Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku Jr had this to say: 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr and Darwin France. Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

175 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs

185 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs

Ekaku Jr

France

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hakuin Ekaku Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ekaku Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging France to the ground. Ekaku Jr is now in France's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (0) France
France bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (2) France
Ekaku Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
France looking to pass the guard.
France is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but France is proving a slippery customer.
France is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku Jr avoid being mounted?

France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. France is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr is controlling France's posture.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
France looking to pass the guard.

France drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ekaku Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now France has Ekaku Jr in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (4) vs (2) France

France is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ekaku Jr defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr passes into half guard.

France looking for submissions off his back.
France has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

France looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but France won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to improve his position.
France moves into full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but France is keeping the position.

France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.

France is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

France has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing that Ekaku Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

France looking for subs off his back but Ekaku Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but France won't allow it.
France wants to get back to full guard.
France manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed France's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (7) vs (2) France
France working to try and regain half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, France has managed to escape the submission attempt.
France is looking to improve his position but Ekaku Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
France bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (7) vs (4) France
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
France stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. France manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (9) vs (4) France

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed France's guard.
Ekaku Jr moves into full mount! France won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (12) vs (4) France
France is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape.
France tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape.

Ekaku Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but France defends it well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Ekaku Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but France still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, France has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ekaku Jr (12) vs (8) France
Ekaku Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but France wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

France tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.

France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to bench press France off him but France keeps the position.
Ekaku Jr struggling a bit here.

France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

France tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France in the domination position with Ekaku Jr hanging on.

France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

France tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no France has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
I wouldn't like to be where Ekaku Jr is right now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekaku Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (14) vs (8) France
France is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but France defending well.
France slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.

France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku Jr is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekaku Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ekaku Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but France sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. France manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.

France isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ekaku Jr stacks France on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ekaku Jr!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (17) vs (8) France

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ekaku Jr (19) vs (8) France

Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but France turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from France.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (19) vs (10) France
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku Jr pulls France in close to his closed guard and prevents France from doing any damage or advancing position.

France drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekaku Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekaku Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekaku Jr!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ekaku Jr (23) vs (10) France

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (23) vs (12) France

France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but France is keeping busy.

France is working for an americana but Ekaku Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst France was thinking about the submission.
France won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
France slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ekaku Jr takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Live 30
Date: Feb 09, 2017

#R1#
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku Jr connects with a single shot there.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Ekaku Jr ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku Jr or not. #T1#
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ekaku Jr forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ekaku Jr blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson 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.#T2#
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Ekaku Jr coming out on top.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Anderson leaves Ekaku Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Ekaku Jr persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr passes into half guard. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Ekaku Jr has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Good leg kick by Ekaku Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it #CL#
and Ekaku Jr counters by clinching up.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Ekaku Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Anderson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Anderson drops to his knees and Ekaku Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 92
Date: Jan 23, 2017

#R1#
Lodbrok looks to land a combination but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
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 attempts a counter takedown but Lodbrok avoids it well and moves away.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr works Lodbrok's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lodbrok circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lodbrok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Lodbrok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lodbrok down.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lodbrok slaps away a takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lodbrok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ekaku Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lodbrok.#CUT2#
It looks like Hakuin Ekaku Jr has been cut.
Lodbrok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lodbrok wants it to stay on the feet.
Lodbrok unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lodbrok feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Lodbrok then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lodbrok finds it's target.#KD2#
Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends Ekaku Jr tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves Ekaku Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ekaku Jr is rocked!
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Oh Ekaku Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Lodbrok works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lodbrok circles away.
Lodbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lodbrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Ekaku Jr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr thuds a left hand into Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok misses with a double jab
and Ekaku Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Ekaku Jr. #T3#
Lodbrok throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lodbrok eats them both and turns towards Ekaku Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Lodbrok blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
The crowd cheers as Lodbrok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr cracks Lodbrok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Crunch! Ekaku Jr slams his shin into Lodbrok's torso.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lodbrok.
Ekaku Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Ekaku Jr avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
As Ekaku Jr backs off Lodbrok throws a huge counter combo but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it all.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok thinks about the counter body kick.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lodbrok.#ROC#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Ekaku Jr flashes Lodbrok a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lodbrok's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lodbrok crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ekaku Jr punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 89
Date: Jan 02, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Ekaku Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
A jab from Parks misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Parks, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Parks against the cage but Parks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Parks lands.
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Parks slips the punch.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Ekaku Jr.#TD#
Ekaku Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parks on his heels. He'll look to pass Parks's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Parks keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parks trying to control the position here.
Parks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Parks pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Parks keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully. #T3#
Parks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parks pulls Ekaku Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parks is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekaku Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Parks forces Ekaku Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
A short left from Parks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parks on the side of the head.
Parks takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Parks.
Ekaku Jr keeps Parks at a distance using the push kick.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Parks is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parks sprawls well. Parks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ekaku Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Ekaku Jr clinches up against the cage.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is working Parks over against the cage.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands with a left to the head.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.#T2#
Ekaku Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr stalling the fight.
Ekaku Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks lands a shoulder strike.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Ekaku Jr cracks Parks with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Ekaku Jr is trying to pull guard but Parks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Parks's ribcage. Parks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
A body shot lands from Ekaku Jr.
Parks tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ekaku Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parks's guard. #REVR##T4#
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Parks is trying to maintain the position but Ekaku Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Parks wants to improve his position but Ekaku Jr is controlling well. #ES2#
Parks kicks off Ekaku Jr and gets to his feet.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Parks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parks down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Parks was well out of range.
Parks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ekaku Jr gets a clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Parks lands a shoulder strike.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a takedown.
Parks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards. #T1#
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Parks.
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Parks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Parks misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Ekaku Jr controlling from the top position.
Parks trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Parks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Parks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ekaku Jr's guard.
Parks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ekaku Jr has his hands on Parks's head, controlling the position.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lyoto Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parks tries to clinch up.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks wants to clinch.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Parks avoids it well and moves away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parks in his tracks.
Parks misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
Well Ekaku Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
In his post fight interview, Hakuin Ekaku Jr gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 87
Date: Dec 12, 2016

#R1#
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.#CL2#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr pulls Lodbrok into guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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. #CL2#
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!
#R2##CL2#
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.#BC#
Lodbrok breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
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.#ES#
Lodbrok wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
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!#ROC#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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.#SU#
Lodbrok gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lodbrok connects with a high kick. #T4#
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.
#R3##TD2#
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. #ES#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
Lodbrok misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here. #BC#
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. #T3#
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. #CL2#
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.#T4#
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.#ROC2#
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.'.

Event: POWERS 56
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku Jr lands a head kick! #CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination that misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.#T1#
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Romero throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku Jr throws out the jab.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku Jr avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Romero blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Ekaku Jr avoiding damage.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku Jr keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ekaku Jr uses from the top position.
Romero keeping full guard, as Ekaku Jr tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romero is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku Jr thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero counters with a head kick. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekaku Jr somewhat.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Ekaku Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero misses with a head kick. #CL#
Ekaku Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ekaku Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero wants to slow Ekaku Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr with a jab.#T2#
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romero avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Romero.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. That's going to slow Romero down. #T3#
Ekaku Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Ekaku Jr drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Romero wants to break free but Ekaku Jr has control.
Ekaku Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero digs a right hand into Ekaku Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku Jr's gas tank.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Romero swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku Jr.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekaku Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku Jr cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Ekaku Jr on the inside.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
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 punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero. #T2#
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku Jr pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekaku Jr is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romero prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Romero looking to stall.
Ekaku Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr lands a big right hand that drops Romero! The killer instinct kicks in and Ekaku Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ekaku Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Hakuin Ekaku Jr said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Aquiles Romero was interviewed post fight and said 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

Event: PFC 50
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Barbossa feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbossa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbossa enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbossa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbossa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Barbossa advances position into side control!
Barbossa wants to control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Barbossa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Barbossa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
As Barbossa looks to move away, Ekaku Jr throws a big counter combo but Barbossa just gets out of the way.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Barbossa tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbossa prevents Ekaku Jr from breaking the clinch.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr stalls.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Ekaku Jr improves position.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr cracks Barbossa with a nice body shot.
Barbossa misses with a body punch. #T3#
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr. #BC2#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has managed to clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbossa. #BC2#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbossa cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg 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!
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Barbossa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Barbossa misses. #TD#
Ekaku Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbossa dodges the ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance position but instead Barbossa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Barbossa is looking to get back to is feet but Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekaku Jr eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Barbossa scores with a one two! Ekaku Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbossa unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku Jr throws an elbow but Barbossa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekaku Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr drags him back down.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Barbossa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbossa reverses the position - he's now on top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.#T2#
Barbossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Barbossa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbossa is one step ahead there.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbossa's guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ekaku Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbossa is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbossa has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is pushing down on Barbossa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbossa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekaku Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barbossa is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Barbossa dodges it nicely.
Barbossa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa is in trouble now - Ekaku Jr has advanced to mount!
Ekaku Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws some wild stikes that Barbossa manages to avoid easily.
Barbossa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Barbossa needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbossa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Barbossa sneaks out the side door and pushes Ekaku Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up.
Donk. Barbossa catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Barbossa.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Barbossa avoids it.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ekaku Jr pushes Barbossa up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku Jr's head backwards.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Barbossa avoids it well and moves away.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it. #CL#
Ekaku Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku Jr as Barbossa tries to tie him up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch. #T3#
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to break free.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches. #BC2#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ekaku Jr scores with a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Barbossa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbossa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbossa 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: PFC 46
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Sheppards was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sheppards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekaku Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheppards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Sheppards.
Ekaku Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ekaku Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Ekaku Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ekaku Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sheppards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Ekaku Jr crashes against the mat.
Sheppards struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Ekaku Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sheppards avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Sheppards is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position but Sheppards is working away.
Sheppards is trying to control Ekaku Jr's posture but Ekaku Jr avoids it.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather here.
Sheppards holds on to Ekaku Jr's head and controls the position momentarily.
Sheppards is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekaku Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sheppards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sheppards manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr is taking a breather. Sheppards says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sheppards is looking to control Ekaku Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheppards avoid being mounted?
Ekaku Jr slips a nice elbow through Sheppards's hands, connecting with Sheppards's forehead.
Sheppards trying to control here. #T3#
Ekaku Jr stalling.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but Sheppards won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Sheppards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sheppards is holding on for now.
Sheppards works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheppards holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ekaku Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Sheppards is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sheppards.
Ekaku Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Ekaku Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Sheppards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheppards throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppards tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sheppards tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ekaku Jr pushes Sheppards up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Ekaku Jr.
A body shot lands from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr gets through Sheppards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Sheppards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku Jr lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Sheppards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Sheppards takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppardss head. #T1#
Come on Ekaku Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
A short right from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheppards letting Ekaku Jr take a breather here.
Sheppards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekaku Jr to keep the fight standing.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Sheppards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheppards's gas tank.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Ekaku Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku Jr.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr is working Sheppards over against the cage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheppards up against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sheppards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekaku Jr is keeping busy.
Ekaku Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sheppards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sheppards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sheppards controls the action.
Sheppards is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku Jr gets an underhook and turns Sheppards into the cage.
Sheppards takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
Sheppards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sheppards prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Sheppards is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oh Sheppards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr has Sheppards pushed against the cage.
Sheppards seems to have got his legs back now.
Ekaku Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
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 works on Sheppards's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheppards backwards.
Ekaku Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sheppards with a big uppercut! Sheppards tries to clinch up but Ekaku Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sheppards to the mat! Sheppards covers up and Ekaku Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
A head kick from Ekaku Jr lands but Morrow takes it in his stride.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr is defended easily by Morrow.
Morrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow tries to counter by clinching up but Ekaku Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Morrow throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow blocks a head kick by Ekaku Jr.
Morrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Ekaku Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Morrow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Morrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku Jr jumps guard but Morrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Morrow taking a breather.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
Ekaku Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alex Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuin Ekaku Jr.#T2#
Morrow is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku Jr gets an underhook and turns Morrow into the cage.
Morrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to pull guard but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Morrow is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
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 blocks a body shot from Morrow.
Ekaku Jr lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ekaku Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Morrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrow tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Morrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alex Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morrow.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ekaku Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrow, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr pushes Morrow away with a front kick.
Morrow throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range easily.
Ekaku Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Morrow moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr just manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morrow throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Morrow tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Morrow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrow's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow cracks Ekaku Jr with a good jab.
Morrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku Jr. That snapped Morrow's head back.
Morrow scores with a body shot.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Ekaku Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrow tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut. Morrow saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl out of it but Ekaku Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Morrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Morrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Morrow tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Morrow moves to clinch but Ekaku Jr breaks away #TD2#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Morrow is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Morrow is pulling down on Ekaku Jr's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr passes Morrow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but Morrow defending well. #T1#
Ekaku Jr is taking a breather. Morrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ekaku Jr prevents Morrow from improving his position.
Morrow is looking to escape.
Morrow is controlling Ekaku Jr's trapped leg to prevent Ekaku Jr from advancing to side control.
Morrow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrow defending well though.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrow tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Morrow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ekaku Jr is in close to Morrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr stops Morrow from standing up.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild combination.
Morrow misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ekaku Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Morrow manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrow.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Morrow throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ekaku Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morrow's guard.#ES#
Morrow wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
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 blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrow did well to prevent Ekaku Jr getting side control.
Morrow wants to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow is trying to control but can't.
Ekaku Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Morrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ekaku Jr works over Morrow with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Morrow there.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Ekaku Jr back against the cage.
Morrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku Jr or not.
Morrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Morrow.
Good body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.
Ekaku Jr blocks a body shot from Morrow.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Ekaku Jr can't get the takedown.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Morrow dodges it nicely.
Morrow is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Morrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku Jr is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Morrow to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morrow can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekaku Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ekaku Jr moves into full mount! Morrow won't be happy about that!
Morrow blocking the ground and pound.
Alex Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Morrow is in a horrible position here. Ekaku Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morrow is in a horrible position here. Ekaku Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Morrow is rocked!
Morrow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Morrow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku Jr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Morrow! Ekaku Jr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Morrow and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Ekaku Jr misses
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekaku Jr.
That kick from Ekaku Jr tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back to recover.
Ekaku Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##CL#
Ekaku Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Romero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romero's gas tank.
Romero trying to stall but Ekaku Jr improves his position.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over against the cage.#BC#
Ekaku Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Ekaku Jr misses.
Romero throws a fast counter high kick but Ekaku Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body kick.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
Romero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Romero takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Romero checks it.
A combination from Ekaku Jr does no damage.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romero is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Romero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Romero checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
Ekaku Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Romero works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ekaku Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.#CL#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace here.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Ekaku Jr darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Romero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Romero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekaku Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romero can turn it around.
Romero tries to pull guard but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action. #BC#
Ekaku Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku Jr is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero looks to land a combination but Ekaku Jr avoids it well.
As Romero backs away, Ekaku Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Ekaku Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romero.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ekaku Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Ekaku Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Ekaku Jr wants to take a breather but Romero is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Romero has hold of Ekaku Jr's hands but Ekaku Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ekaku Jr in particular looking to stall.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Ekaku Jr is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr jumps guard but Romero stands there with Ekaku Jr around his waist. Ekaku Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Romero tries a body shot but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romero blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Romero.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand.
Ekaku Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Romero misses. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero is trying to push Ekaku Jr away but Ekaku Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekaku Jr is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romero striking off his back but it's not causing Ekaku Jr any problems. #T2#
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ekaku Jr lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ekaku Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero gets back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr works his way into full mount! #T3#
Ekaku Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking to improve his position but Ekaku Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Romero tries to lock up and control but Ekaku Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ekaku Jr cracks Romero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ekaku Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ekaku Jr breaks from Romero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Romero squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ekaku Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Ekaku Jr unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Romero wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ekaku Jr celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.

Event: PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jergensen throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jergensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Jergensen takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Jergensen misses.
Jergensen takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen just leaning against Ekaku Jr, taking a breather. #T1#
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Jergensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jergensen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand underneath Jergensen's ribcage. Jergensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku Jr.#TD2#
Jergensen has picked Ekaku Jr up - he's going for a ride! Jergensen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jergensen prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
Jergensen wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Jergensen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Jergensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jergensen working away.
Jergensen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jergensen wants to take a breather but Ekaku Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jergensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr pulls Jergensen in close to prevent any damage.
Jergensen is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Jergensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to control.
Jergensen is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jergensen is one step ahead there.
Jergensen pushes down on Ekaku Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekaku Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jergensen advances to half guard.
Jergensen prevents Ekaku Jr from improving his position.
Jergensen thows a huge punch but Ekaku Jr dodges it nicely.
Jergensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jergensen throwing shots but Ekaku Jr is blocking nicely.
Jergensen wants to take a breather but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr has Jergensen pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jergensen has time to react.
A solid body kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jergensen moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Jergensen sprawls well. He's pushed Ekaku Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jergensen misses with a combination
and Ekaku Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jergensen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jergensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
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 half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jergensen scores with a body shot.
Jergensen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jergensen lands a right hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jergensen throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Jergensen does no damage.
Ekaku Jr throws a right hand that Jergensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jergensen also avoids with ease.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jergensen misses with a two punch combination.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jergensen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jergensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ekaku Jr.
Nice body punch from Jergensen. #CL#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and pushes Jergensen back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Jergensen. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jergensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Jergensen has Ekaku Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ekaku Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jergensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jergensen tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku Jr avoids it by throwing Jergensen back against the cage.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku Jr has Jergensen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jergensen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jergensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen pushes Ekaku Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jergensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jergensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jergensen's elbow. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is working Jergensen over against the cage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr jumps guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jergensen controlling from the top position.
Ekaku Jr looking to control. #T4#
Jergensen won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jergensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jergensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Jergensen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jergensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekaku Jr - the referee stops the clock and Jergensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekaku Jr. Jergensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ekaku Jr slips a jab from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr misses with a head kick.
Jergensen fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the cage by Jergensen. Jergensen maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Jergensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jergensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jergensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jergensen tries to avoid it.
Jergensen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jergensen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jergensen swivels and escapes.
Jergensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Jergensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jergensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jergensen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jergensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jergensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a jab when Jergensen was well out of range.
Jergensen looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a front kick but Jergensen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jergensen feints the counter takedown.
Jergensen throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr cracks Jergensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Jergensen ducked under it nicely.
Jergensen misses with a looping left.
Jergensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jergensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Ekaku Jr dodges the punch combination from Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as Jergensen blocks the low kick.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jergensen.
Decent striking displayed by Jergensen there.
Ekaku Jr scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Jergensen misses.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Jergensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr connects with a jab.
Jergensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jergensen lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Jergensen.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up but Jergensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jergensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Jergensen is avoiding it.
Jergensen wants to counter the offense by Ekaku Jr and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Jergensen lands with a good body shot.
Jergensen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Jergensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ekaku Jr sprawls well initially but Jergensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
Sven Jergensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sven Jergensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jergensen is one step ahead there. #T4#
Jergensen wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Jergensen from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jergensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jergensen is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Jergensen.
Well Jergensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Jergensen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Hakuin Ekaku Jr had this to say: 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Carlyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Carlyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlyle scores with a head kick. Ekaku Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku Jr.
Carlyle dives in and grabs Ekaku Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes down on Carlyle's head and hops out.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku Jr throws a head kick but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Carlyle lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Carlyle is out of range.
A head kick misses from Carlyle.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlyle defends it well.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr works Carlyle's body with a nice hook.
Carlyle blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.
Carlyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Ekaku Jr pushes Carlyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Ekaku Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku Jr.
Carlyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Carlyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle gets through Ekaku Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carlyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlyle blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Carlyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku Jr avoids the elbow strike from Carlyle, against the cage.
Ekaku Jr blocks an elbow strike from Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Ekaku Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ekaku Jr manages to end up in side control.
Ekaku Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance to mount but Carlyle denies him. #T3#
Ekaku Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Carlyle tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku Jr cracks Carlyle with a big right hand but Carlyle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carlyle parries the strikes from Ekaku Jr easily there. Ekaku Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carlyle to escape.
Carlyle trying to remain calm as Ekaku Jr controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr is trying to ground and pound but Carlyle uses the momentary lack of control by Ekaku Jr to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku Jr drops an elbow to the side of Carlyle's head.
Carlyle is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlyle trying to control from the bottom.
Carlyle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ekaku Jr moves nicely into side control.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlyle keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carlyle wants to control but Ekaku Jr postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the head.
Carlyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Carlyle misses.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlyle throws a front kick that sends Ekaku Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Carlyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Carlyle moved away.#T1#
Carlyle has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku Jr as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlyle motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Carlyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Carlyle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carlyle throws a lazy head kick
and Carlyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlyle. Carlyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlyle throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlyle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ekaku Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlyle controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Carlyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr cracks Carlyle with a solid left hand.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlyle keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlyle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Carlyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ekaku Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Ekaku Jr winds up and cracks Carlyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Carlyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku Jr's back!#SUB#
Ekaku Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Carlyle misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carlyle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr wants to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Carlyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr 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!
#R3#
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Carlyle checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Carlyle scores with a kick to the body. #TD#
Carlyle scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Carlyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr has Carlyle pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlyle postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass.
Carlyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Carlyle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ekaku Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Charles Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlyle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle being controlled here momentarily.
Carlyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Carlyle advances to half guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr moves into full guard.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlyle's guard. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Carlyle is keeping the position.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlyle is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carlyle.#T4#
Ekaku Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Carlyle is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekaku Jr cracks Carlyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carlyle to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Ekaku Jr takes a little break here. Carlyle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance to mount but Carlyle denies him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
I've got Ekaku Jr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 39
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ekaku Jr is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Ekaku Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes managing to control the position.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Ekaku Jr postures up.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekaku Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayes controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Hayes throws a body kick.
Hayes tries to clinch but Ekaku Jr is having none of it. #TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Hayes wants to stand up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Hayes controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayes looking to control.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ekaku Jr working away.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Ekaku Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hayes seems a little lost for a moment, as Ekaku Jr dominates the positioning.#T4#
Ekaku Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hayes to see if he's OK.
Hayes is looking to regain half guard here but Ekaku Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hayes gets back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ekaku Jr is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Ekaku Jr persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Ekaku Jr, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayes is defended easily by Ekaku Jr.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Hayes.
Nice shot by Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T1##TD#
Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hayes's guard.#ROC#
Hayes is rocked!
Ekaku Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayes is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku Jr finish him?
Ekaku Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ekaku Jr advances position into side control!
Ekaku Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hayes is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ekaku Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr took to the microphone: 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

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