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Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Ekaku keeps McLaughlin at a distance using the push kick.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.#CL#
McLaughlin forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku misses with some punches. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku tries to clinch but McLaughlin is having none of it.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
McLaughlin jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
McLaughlin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McLaughlin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLaughlin tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches up with McLaughlin, looking for a takedown. Ekaku pushes McLaughlin against the cage but McLaughlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku lands a high kick!
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McLaughlin blocks it well.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks McLaughlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLaughlin walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a head kick.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage!
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and pushes McLaughlin back into the cage.
McLaughlin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku digs a right hand into McLaughlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLaughlin's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with some punches. #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 struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as McLaughlin controls the action.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.#CL#
McLaughlin moves into the clinch successfully.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
McLaughlin has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku keeps him there for the moment.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with some punches. #T1#
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Ekaku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and McLaughlin moves out of range easily. #T2#
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
As Ekaku backs away, McLaughlin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
Mike McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McLaughlin finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku's head.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by McLaughlin. McLaughlin maintains the clinch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
McLaughlin lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick
and McLaughlin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ekaku throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku looks to clinch
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekaku punishes McLaughlin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin motions for Ekaku to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
McLaughlin moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
A nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Ekaku catches McLaughlin right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Ekaku ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLaughlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
McLaughlin blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLaughlin punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku throws a head kick but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
McLaughlin cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLaughlin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Azumah works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ekaku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ekaku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azumah counters with a nice uppercut.
Azumah digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Azumah misses with a looping right.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azumah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Azumah misses.
Azumah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Azumah misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Azumah misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azumah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azumah works the jab nicely.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Azumah moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Azumah misses
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Azumah throws an off balance right hand
and Azumah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Azumah counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Azumah takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azumah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Azumah's leg. Azumah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azumah.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azumah 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Azumah sees coming a mile off.
Azumah misses with a body shot.
Azumah throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azumah finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Azumah throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Azumah.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Azumah.
Azumah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azumah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azumah tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku avoided it.
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azumah moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Azumah with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Azumah moves out of range.
Azumah looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Azumah avoids a kick to the body.
Azumah connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Ekaku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ekaku showed some decent athleticism there.
Azumah regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ekaku controlling from the top position.
Azumah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azumah wants to improve his position but instead Ekaku has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ekaku wants to control but Azumah is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku prevents Azumah from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Azumah lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Azumah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azumah moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Azumah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Azumah.
Ekaku misses the body punch
and Azumah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azumah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azumah misses with a body kick.
Jerry Azumah is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azumah's corner calls for a 1-2. Azumah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azumah throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.#T1#
Azumah throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
It looks like Azumah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Azumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Azumah throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Azumah saw that one coming.
Azumah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
An inside leg kick lands from Azumah.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Azumah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azumah misses with a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Azumah 's knee.
Azumah lunges at Ekaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekaku's hand.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Azumah.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Azumah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azumah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Azumah misses with a looping right.
Azumah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku moves out of range as Azumah strikes.
Azumah wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Azumah moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Azumah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azumah misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Azumah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azumah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azumah blocks a low kick nicely.
Azumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ekaku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ekaku sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Azumah is staying active underneath Ekaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ekaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azumah is just riding it out for now. Ekaku eventually gives up the hold.
Ekaku trying to advance position but Azumah counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azumah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Azumah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ekaku controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Azumah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Azumah.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Azumah misses the target.
Azumah misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Azumah counters with a nice body shot.
Azumah misses with a body kick.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Azumah.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Azumah moved out of range.
Azumah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Azumah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azumah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Azumah on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Azumah misses with a hook.
Ekaku feints the counter takedown.
Azumah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Azumah misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Azumah misses with a hook.
Ekaku keeps Azumah at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku jabs at Azumah's body.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Azumah counters with a leg kick.
Azumah misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Azumah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ekaku looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T2#
Azumah 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azumah controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Azumah takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Azumah blocks a low kick nicely.
Jerry Azumah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azumah misses with a looping left.
Ekaku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Azumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Nice shot lands for Azumah.
Ekaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Azumah ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Azumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azumah throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a left to the body.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the body
and Azumah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azumah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku blocks the body kick. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Ekaku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azumah's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku wants to free his trapped foot but Azumah is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Ekaku.
I've got Ekaku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Experiment didn't see that one coming.
Experiment throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekaku counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Ekaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Experiment did well to prevent Ekaku getting side control.
Ekaku stalling. #T1#
Ekaku is keen to just control but Experiment is a slippery customer.
Ekaku is pressing down on Experiment's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Experiment defends it well. #SUB2#
Ekaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Experiment knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Ekaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Experiment is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Experiment controlling the position for now.
Experiment is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku cracks Experiment with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Experiment takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku jabs Experiment right on the nose. Experiment blinks but takes it well.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment circles away.
Experiment tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ekaku avoids it.#T1#
Ekaku throws a push kick but Experiment slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Experiment was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Experiment moves into the clinch.
Experiment is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Ekaku dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiments head. #BC#
Experiment manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it. #T2#
Ekaku throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Hiroshi Ekaku has been cut.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
As Ekaku backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment. #T3#
Experiment closes the distance but Ekaku moves to the side #TD2#
and Ekaku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Experiment's guard.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment pulls Ekaku in to control the position.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Ekaku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB2#
Ekaku is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Experiment looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ekaku gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Experiment is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ekaku lets go of the hold and Experiment can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Finnish Experiment spoke after the fight, saying 'This was my last fight. Skills decling and chin gone. '.

Event: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Turner clinches up with Ekaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner gets through Ekaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Turner gets caught flat footed, as Ekaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turner looking to control.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #T1#
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Ekaku 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 trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ekaku managing to control the position.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Turner wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Ekaku shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku will feel that in the morning.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Ekaku.#CUT2#It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elgin Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Ekaku shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Elgin Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ekaku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Ekaku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku postures up.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Turner rushes Ekaku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku misses with the head strike. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
As Ekaku tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekaku manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.#T1#
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Turner scores with a hook.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Ekaku is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
Turner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Turner misses.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Turner throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ekaku takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Turner lands a high kick!
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Ekaku swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Turner catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner connects with the punch.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ekaku slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner 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 wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Turner connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Turner slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Ekaku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well. #T1#
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner is looking to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Ekaku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekaku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turner cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ekaku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ekaku throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner 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.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turner's head.
Ekaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ekaku takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands an overhand right.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurosaki thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Ekaku.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.#CL2#
Kurosaki takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku.
Kurosaki tries to buck Ekaku off but Ekaku is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is trying to control Ekaku's posture but Ekaku avoids it.
Kurosaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ekaku takes a little break here. Kurosaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ekaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kurosaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ekaku but great work by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kurosaki trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Kurosaki tries to stand but Ekaku is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Ekaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!#T1#
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body. #CL2#
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Ekaku in a clinch. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki. #T3##TD#
Ekaku dives in and scores a takedown into Kurosaki's guard.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosaki is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurosaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurosaki has his hands on Ekaku's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki looking to control but Ekaku passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Ekaku ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Kurosaki's side.#T1#
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Kurosaki.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range. #CL2#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Ekaku is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Ekaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ekaku has gone for a leg lock! Kurosaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ekaku's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku pulls Kurosaki in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku is trying to escape the position but Kurosaki is controlling the position.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Hiroshi Ekaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurosaki 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Ekaku's 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.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Ekaku wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku seems keen to control Puno's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Ekaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Puno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno is pushing down on Ekaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Puno wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekaku has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno advances position into side control!
Puno with the ground and pound but Ekaku regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Puno slips a jab from Ekaku.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Puno.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku doesn't seem phased though.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Puno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno advances to half guard.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puno lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Ekaku 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#
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno gets back to full guard.
Ekaku looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Ekaku cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekaku pinned against the cage. Ekaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku goes for a double leg but Puno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puno continues to drive forward.#T1#
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Ekaku trying to control but Puno postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Puno trying to control from Ekaku's half guard. Ekaku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puno won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno stays in close to Ekaku's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVB#
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno controlling the position.#T3#
Ekaku looking to pass the guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno has control of Ekaku's left arm, preventing Ekaku from doing any damage.
Puno can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Puno is trying is best to control the position here.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Puno manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Puno controlling the position.
Puno 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ekaku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Manny Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Jab from Ekaku.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Puno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ekaku sprawls well initially but Puno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ekaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puno cracks Ekaku with a solid left hand.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno trying to control the position. #T2#
Puno is pulling down on Ekaku's head to control his posture.
Ekaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Puno is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ekaku pushes down on Puno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Ekaku controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
Ekaku trying to control the position here.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T4#
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.
Puno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ekaku is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
Puno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno had his way with Hiroshi Ekaku 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#
A punch combination from Puno misses. #TD#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno distracts Ekaku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno is pulling down on Ekaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Ekaku, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ekaku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Puno controlling from the top position.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno pulls Ekaku in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.#T3#
Puno seems keen to control Ekaku's posture.
Ekaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Ekaku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ekaku trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Ekaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donk. Puno catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Puno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ekaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Manny Puno said 'Love you Shamrock, youï¿½re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.

Event: SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Ekaku misses #TD2#
and Neckbreaker counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neckbreaker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
Neckbreaker is pushing down on Ekaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Neckbreaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neckbreaker thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Neckbreaker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku is squirming around, avoiding Neckbreaker's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ekaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku holds on and takes a little breather.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands a big shot to Ekaku's brow.
Ekaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckbreaker is one step ahead there.
Neckbreaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker lands an elbow.
Ekaku is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Neckbreaker wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Neckbreaker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Neckbreaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Neckbreaker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Neckbreaker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neckbreaker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ekaku to see if he's OK.
Ekaku manages to get back to half guard.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Neckbreaker's head to control him but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker winds up and cracks Ekaku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely. #T4#
Neckbreaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ekaku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Neckbreaker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working. #SUB#
Ekaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neckbreaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neckbreaker cracks Ekaku with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neckbreaker doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker takes one on the button.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Ekaku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neckbreaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Neckbreaker's guard now, I'm sure.
Neckbreaker keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Neckbreaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Neckbreaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ekaku uses it to pass to side control.
Neckbreaker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ekaku is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Ekaku looking to control but Neckbreaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neckbreaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neckbreaker is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Ekaku working for a submission but Neckbreaker is keeping him at bay.
Ekaku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ekaku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Neckbreaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Neckbreaker tries to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away. #T2#
Neckbreaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Neckbreaker tries to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.
Neckbreaker is trying to escape the mount.
Neckbreaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ekaku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Neckbreaker has worked his arm free - good work by Neckbreaker!
Neckbreaker can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Ekaku tries for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
Neckbreaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ekaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neckbreaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neckbreaker wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ekaku is looking for a kimura here.
Neckbreaker manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Neckbreaker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neckbreaker's sensitive parts.
Neckbreaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Neckbreaker lands.
Neckbreaker scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Neckbreaker avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neckbreaker defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker lands the left hand.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick.
Neckbreaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range easily.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Neckbreaker 's knee.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.#T2#
Ekaku thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neckbreaker will feel that in the morning.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Neckbreaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Neckbreaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.#TD#
Ekaku shoots in and bounces Neckbreaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ekaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neckbreaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku has managed to get both his arms back between Neckbreaker's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Neckbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku content to stall in guard here.
Neckbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker wants to hit a sweep here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neckbreaker there!
Neckbreaker wants to control but Ekaku is having none of it.#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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neckbreaker can't escape the position.
Ekaku looking to control but Neckbreaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neckbreaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neckbreaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
After the fight, Hiroshi Ekaku was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin lands a jab to the head.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. McLaughlin shrugs it off though.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
McLaughlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Ekaku.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLaughlin.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin. #T3#
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku blocking some punches. #T4#
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin misses with the body kick
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLaughlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaughlin.
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Ekaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Mike McLaughlin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLaughlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin. #T2#
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
McLaughlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku. #T3#
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands. #TD2#
Ekaku has McLaughlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ekaku pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLaughlin tumbling to the mat - Ekaku dives into McLaughlin's guard.
Ekaku passes McLaughlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McLaughlin trying to control here.
Ekaku is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ekaku is controlling the pace.
McLaughlin is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku wants to pass to mount but McLaughlin is defending the position.
McLaughlin is not content to let Ekaku control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLaughlin's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.#ROC2#McLaughlin is rocked!
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh McLaughlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for McLaughlin. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
McLaughlin tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Ekaku counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLaughlin! Ekaku lets McLaughlin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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 chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLaughlin on the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range. #T2#
Ekaku moves forwards but McLaughlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.#CL2#
Ekaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin lands a right hand.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
McLaughlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of McLaughlin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Ekaku turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ekaku manages to end up in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Ekaku.
I think Ekaku 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Salvatore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvatore.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Salvatore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salvatore.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Salvatore shrugs it off though.
Salvatore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salvatore circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Salvatore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is controlling Salvatore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Salvatore is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Salvatore is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvatore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salvatore has time to react.
Ekaku misses with a double jab
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Salvatore.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Salvatore throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Salvatore with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvatore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku with a body shot.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekaku's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore works his way into side control.
Salvatore trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Ekaku is trying to control Salvatore's posture but Salvatore avoids it.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Salvatore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Salvatore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvatore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salvatore scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku throws a jab when Salvatore was well out of range.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvatore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily. #KD#
Ekaku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salvatore sprawling to the canvas! Salvatore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ekaku finish him?! #ROC#Salvatore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Salvatore up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ekaku from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Salvatore's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku slips a jab from Puno.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puno takes a step back to recover.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Puno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Puno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekaku punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown 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. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Ekaku's temple.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
Puno controlling the action here.
Ekaku is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno. #T2#
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno working Ekaku over with strikes here.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ekaku is looking to escape.
Puno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekaku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ekaku tries to hold on but Puno postures up.#T3#
Puno lands a big shot there that rocks Ekaku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ekaku avoids a strike by Puno and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Puno's guard! Fantastic escape!
Puno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Puno is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Puno 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 jab from Ekaku does it's job there.
Ekaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ekaku!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku lands a right hook to the body.
Puno takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Puno scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Puno.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku thumps Puno with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ekaku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Puno backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEkaku.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puno misses the jab.
Jab by Ekaku.#T2#
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Ekaku.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Puno shoots in.
Ekaku wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno 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.
Puno misses the jab.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Ekaku lands a big head kick that sends Puno tumbling to the mat! Ekaku takes a step backwards and waves Puno back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Puno is rocked!
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puno is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Puno checks a leg kick nicely.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Puno seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puno is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head. #T4#
Puno throws a strike but Ekaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekaku pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno passes Ekaku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Puno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno shoots in but Ekaku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku trying to control the position here.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Some wild striking there from Puno.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Puno.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.#T2##TD2#
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Puno.
Puno tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Puno 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.
Puno trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Puno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puno working away.
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ekaku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Puno looks up at the clock and then as Ekaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Puno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Puno wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Puno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ekaku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puno.
Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ekaku some visible discomfort.
Ekaku regains half guard.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.
Puno is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekaku is looking to improve his position.
Puno passes to side control.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno 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#
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Puno shoots in and bounces Ekaku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekaku did well to prevent Puno getting side control.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Ekaku to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puno controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Ekaku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno pulls Ekaku in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Nice cross by Puno.
Puno sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku parries the strikes from Puno easily there. Puno is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ekaku to escape.
Ekaku tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Ekaku prevents Puno from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puno to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Puno lands an overhand right.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Puno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno slips nicely 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!#SUB#
Ekaku actively working from the bottom here.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Puno is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puno wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it. #T3#
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puno throwing shots but Ekaku is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Puno works the jab nicely.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Puno works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Puno connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ekaku gets caught flat footed, as Puno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ekaku postures up.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puno pulls Ekaku in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno! Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!

Event: SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Alcala seems unphased.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alcala.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alcala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alcala scores with a hook.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Ekaku moves out of range as Alcala throws a body kick.
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alcala throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku throws a quick counter head kick but Alcala was just out of range.
Ekaku is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Alcala throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcala. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcala momentarily.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.#T2#
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Alcala tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku is wise to it.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Alcala moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku has him pressed against the ropes.
Alcala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Alcala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alcala's gas tank.
Alcala wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Alcala has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku keeps him there for the moment.
Ekaku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alcala prevents it.
Alcala is trying to break free.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcala.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku is working Alcala over against the ropes.
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Alcala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku prevents Alcala from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch.
Alcala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alcala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Alcala swinging wildly here.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcala jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcala cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alcala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.#TD#
Alcala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ekaku to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alcala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alcala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut lands for Alcala. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
Lito Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Alcala.
Alcala tries to clinch up.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Ekaku throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Ekaku slams his shin into Alcala's torso.
Ekaku works Alcala's body with a nice hook.
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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Alcala shakes it off.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!
Alcala thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alcala misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Alcala throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Alcala thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku's side.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
A low kick lands for Alcala. #T2#
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alcala.
Alcala missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Alcala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab.
Alcala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alcala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alcala - that will leave a mark!
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.#T3#
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a body kick that stops Alcala in his tracks momentarily.
Alcala throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Alcala.
Ekaku catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Alcala avoided it.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alcala throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Alcala tries to clinch up.
Alcala jabs at Ekaku's body.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Alcala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku tries to clinch up but Alcala circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Alcala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alcala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alcala cracks Ekaku with a good jab.
Ekaku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alcala blocks a low kick nicely.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alcala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alcala moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Alcala slaps the foot to one side.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alcala.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala 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#
Ekaku checks a low kick from Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Alcala's front leg but catches the back leg as Alcala tries to avoid it.
Alcala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Alcala lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Alcala avoided it.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala misses the jab.
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Alcala.
Good shot there by Alcala.
Some bone on bone action there as Alcala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.#CL2#
Alcala has closed the distance and engaged Ekaku in a clinch.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Alcala avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the ropes.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Alcala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Ekaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Alcala misses with a hook
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Alcala throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a body kick that stops Alcala in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Ekaku drops Alcala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alcala looks back up at him and smiles so Ekaku waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Alcala 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.
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Alcala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ekaku swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Alcala's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

168 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
35 yrs
147 lbs

Archer

Ekaku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ekaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Archer forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Ekaku has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Archer is trying to keep an underhook but Ekaku manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ekaku
Ekaku wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Ekaku controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku is controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer trying to hold on to Ekaku's head to control him but Ekaku postures up.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Ekaku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ekaku wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ekaku sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Ekaku keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ekaku seems content to control.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekaku looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Ekaku#T4#
Archer being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ekaku is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Ekaku is controlling Archer's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura here.
Ekaku wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Archer is keen to just control but Ekaku is a slippery customer.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekaku is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard. #T8#
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Well, if Archer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T9#
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T10#
Archer is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Ekaku
Ekaku postures up. #T11#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Ekaku has moved into half guard. #T12#
Archer wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Archer has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13##SUB#
Archer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ekaku has passed into half guard!
Ekaku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ekaku prevents Archer from improving his position.
Archer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer 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 looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (4) Ekaku
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020

179 cm
35 yrs
153 lbs

173 cm
35 yrs
147 lbs

Gorski

Ekaku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ekaku moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Ekaku has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gorski regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Ekaku
Gorski looking to control.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gorski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ekaku jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (5) Ekaku
Ekaku slows the pace down.
Ekaku working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski gets back to half guard.
Gorski wants to sweep but Ekaku has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (8) Ekaku#T1#
Ekaku 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 Gorski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gorski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (0) vs (10) Ekaku
Gorski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gorski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ekaku controlling his opponent.
Gorski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekaku content just to control the position here.
Ekaku looking to control but Gorski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorski doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Ekaku sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gorski 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: Gorski (2) vs (10) Ekaku
Ekaku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gorski forces his way into half guard.
Ekaku keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gorski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gorski content to control rather than advance.
Gorski moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (5) vs (10) Ekaku#SUB#
Gorski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well.
Gorski advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (7) vs (10) Ekaku#T5#
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku prevents Gorski from taking his back.
Gorski looking to control but Ekaku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ekaku prevents Gorski from taking his back.#T6##SUB#
Gorski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ekaku turns into him and now he's in Gorski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (7) vs (12) Ekaku
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gorski holds on and takes a little breather.
Gorski 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Ekaku stands and throws Gorski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (7) vs (15) Ekaku
Gorski is being controlled here.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gorski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (11) vs (15) Ekaku#SUB#
Gorski looking to break Ekaku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ekaku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gorski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gorski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ekaku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ekaku for a finish.
Gorski is controlling the position but Ekaku somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T8##SUB#
Gorski is trying to work for a kimura but Ekaku is defending well.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Gorski trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.#T9#
Ekaku has control of Gorski's left arm, preventing Gorski from doing any damage.
More stalling from Ekaku.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Gorski controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Ekaku pulls Gorski in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but instead Gorski has moved into half guard.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Gorski is controlling well. #T11##SUB#
Gorski 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Gorski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Gorski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ekaku is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom. #T12#
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gorski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ekaku to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gorski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorski forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gorski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T13#
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Gorski sits in half guard.
Gorski is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Gorski forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gorski wants to work for an arm triangle but Ekaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ekaku wins on points by 15 to 11.
Hiroshi Ekaku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

182 cm
43 yrs
146 lbs

173 cm
35 yrs
147 lbs

Morrison

Ekaku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Morrison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekaku to the ground. Morrison is now in Ekaku's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Ekaku
Ekaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Ekaku
Morrison wants to hit a sweep here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (5) Ekaku
Ekaku wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
Ekaku looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ekaku has control of Morrison's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morrison regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1#
Ekaku controlling from mount.
Morrison wants to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Ekaku isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morrison tries to hold on but Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku controlling from the full mount.
Morrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison gets back to full guard.
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Ekaku passes Morrison's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ekaku is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison is looking to control Ekaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Ekaku has control of the leg. #T5#
Morrison won't allow Ekaku to pass to mount.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ekaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ekaku not doing much here. #T6#
Ekaku trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison has a hand on Ekaku's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ekaku takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (8) Ekaku
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Ekaku trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Ekaku controlling the action here.
Ekaku trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Ekaku trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Morrison is looking to improve his position. #T8#
Ekaku controlling the pace.
Ekaku working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morrison's thigh. Morrison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ekaku preventing the sweep. #T9#
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up. #T10#
Morrison wants to control the position but Ekaku says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ekaku is controlling the pace.
Ekaku is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Ekaku passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (11) Ekaku#T11#
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
Morrison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ekaku's best efforts.
Well, if Ekaku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morrison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ekaku.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Ekaku works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (14) Ekaku
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Morrison is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku's attempts to control the action.
Morrison tries to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekaku tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku has a good base and remains in mount.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ekaku works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (17) Ekaku
Morrison can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (2) vs (19) Ekaku

And that's the end of the fight!
Ekaku wins on points by 19 to 2.
Hiroshi Ekaku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Ekaku clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids the elbow strike from Ronaldo, against the cage.
I was talking to Ronaldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ekaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo throws an elbow but it misses. #TD2#
Ekaku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ronaldo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Ronaldo has hold of Ekaku's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ekaku lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Ronaldo is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ekaku throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Can cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Can lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Can forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
Ekaku avoids the elbow strike from Can, against the cage.
Can creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Can's elbow.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Can misses with an elbow over the top.
Can throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekakus head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Ekaku.
Can is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling him.#T1#
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Can's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Can's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cans head.
Ekaku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Can blocks an uppercut.
Can blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can working aggressively here.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks an elbow strike.
Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
Ekaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Can pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
A head kick by Can misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Can catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Can.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Can's leg but Can calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Can lands.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Can.
Can misses with a low kick.
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Can's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Can down.
Can misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Can avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Can does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Can checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Can scores with a hook.
Can throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.#T3#
Ekaku 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away. #TD#
Can gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Can keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Ekaku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Can wants to stand and escape but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Can is retaining full guard.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ekaku trying to control but Can is working from the bottom.
Ekaku advances position into side control!#T4#
Can is pushing Ekaku's head away, looking to escape. Ekaku manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ekaku is trying to get an arm triangle but Can is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ekaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Ekaku is staying tight to Can's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Can pushes Ekaku away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ekaku gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Ekaku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Can's guard.
Can wants to stand and escape but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku stands and throws Can's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Can is not content to let Ekaku control the position. #SUB#
Ekaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ekaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Can is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ekaku trying to control the position but Can is working away.
Ekaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Can is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ekaku prevents Can from escaping the position.#SUB#
Ekaku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Can is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ekaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Can knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekaku wants to control but Can is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Can throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ameri Can seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku defending well as Can loads up on a big left hand.
Can chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Can closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Can throws a nice inside leg kick.
Can throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku slips a jab from Can.
Can slips under a jab from Ekaku.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
And Ekaku counters with a quick kick to the body but Can blocks it.#T3#
Can takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ekaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Can.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku throws a series of strikes that have Can backpedaling.
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Can staying out of range there.#CL#
Ekaku has Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Can scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku prevents Can from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku blocks an elbow strike from Can.
Can is trying to break free.
Can throws an elbow that misses.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Can takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Can misses with a hook from the clinch.
Can wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Can misses with some punches.
A short left from Ekaku.
A short left from Can.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ekaku has picked Can up - he's going for a ride! Ekaku dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Can makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Can staying out of range there.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Can swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Can 's knee.
Can needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Ekaku pushes Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ekaku is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
It seemed like Can was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Can.
Can thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Can coming out on top.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Can.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Can pushes him off.
Can looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Can misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Can scores with a jab to the head.
Can misses with a looping left.
Can tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Ekaku lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches up with Can, looking for a takedown. Ekaku pushes Can against the cage but Can circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Can sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Can throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Can is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Can lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a lazy body kick
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Can avoids it.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ekaku with a hook.
Can tries to clinch up.
Can swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Can lands a head kick. Ekaku smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Can misses the jab.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku slips a jab and a cross from Can.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Can lands a jab.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Can on the side of the head.#T3#
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
Can connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Ekaku with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Can throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Can misses with a head kick.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Can fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Ekaku tries to work over Can's front leg with a kick but Can checks it.
Can scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Can's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Can duly obliges.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Can tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Can circles away.
Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Can throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Can throws a big shot that misses.
Can avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Can. Can circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ameri Can.
I think Ekaku 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
An out of breath Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ekaku rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Golovkin takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Ekaku's ribcage. Ekaku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Ekaku gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ekaku seems to be looking for submissions.
Golovkin is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but Golovkin defending well. #SUB2#
Ekaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Golovkin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Golovkin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Golovkin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Golovkin is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ekaku is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Golovkin stands up.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Golovkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ekaku defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Golovkin jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
Golovkin defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Golovkin moved away.
Ekaku is looking to slow Golovkin down with leg kicks.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Golovkin.#CL2#
Ekaku drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Golovkin tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. #T4#
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku digs a right hand underneath Golovkin's ribcage. Golovkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Ekaku throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Golovkin's head.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Golovkin slips a jab from Ekaku.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Ekaku 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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Golovkin gets caught napping as Ekaku dives in and scores a takedown. Golovkin manages to retain guard.#ES#
Golovkin pushes Ekaku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Golovkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golovkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku misses with a takedown attempt - Golovkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku looks for a takedown but Golovkin sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Golovkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Golovkin moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golovkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks Golovkin with a good jab.
Ekaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Nice body punch from Golovkin.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Golovkin's leg but Golovkin calmly moves out of range.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Golovkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Ekaku forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku's head.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golovkin works on Ekaku's body with a couple of short punches.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku works on Golovkin's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.#T3#
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku.
Golovkin cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A hook to the body from Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Golovkin.

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 Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'My Slider Fu is strong. Just lay there a little longer and enjoy this golden shower.'.

Event: Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madog's head.
Nice jab there from Ekaku. #TD2#
Ekaku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Madog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Madog is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Madog wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ekaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Madog's legs.
Madog tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku trying to control the action but Madog is working from the bottom.
Madog is trying to get back to his feet.
Madog is looking to regain half guard here but Ekaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Madog struggling a bit here.#T1#
Madog is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ekaku advances nicely into full mount.
Madog tries to lock up and control but Ekaku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ekaku is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Madog to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Madog shrugs it off.
Ekaku wants to control the pace but Madog is squirming around nicely.
Madog is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ekaku looking to control but Madog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Madog is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Ekaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Madog frees his head quite easily.
Madog really wants to buck Ekaku off and get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Ekaku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Madog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ekaku controlling from mount.
Ekaku looking to control but Madog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ekaku working for a submission but Madog is keeping him at bay.
Madog regains half guard.
Ekaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Madog is looking to control Ekaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madog avoid being mounted?
Ekaku trying to control from half guard but Madog is working away. #T3#
Ekaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ekaku trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ekaku 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.
Madog is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Ekaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Madog is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Madog is working hard here to advance position.
Madog is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ekaku has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Ekaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Madog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Madog is looking to regain half guard here but Ekaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Madog is being controlled here.
Ekaku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ekaku tries for a kimura but Madog is defending well.
Madog trying to remain calm as Ekaku controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku 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#
Madog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Madog.
Ekaku takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku punishes Madog's body with a nice straight punch.
Madog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Madog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madog. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Madog slips under a jab from Ekaku.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
enabling Madog to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body
and Madog counters with a low kick, right behind Ekaku 's knee.
Madog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madog's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Madog.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Madog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Madog connects with a solid leg kick.
Madog misses with a low kick.#T1#
Ekaku catches Madog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madog lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Madog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Madog connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Madog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iolyn Madog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku avoids the head kick by Madog.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madog defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Madog misses.
Ekaku connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Madog is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Madog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Madog seems to have got his legs back now.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madog. Madog obviously looking to wear him down.
Madog dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Madog.
Madog misses with a series of wild punches.
Madog blocks a jab.#T2#
Madog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madog. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Madog tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Madog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an overhand right.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Madog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Madog lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Madog throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madog is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Madog throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Madog with a hook.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Madog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku 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 moves away from the strike by Madog.
Ekaku flicks out a counter leg kick but Madog steps away.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Madog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Madog checks it.
Ekaku throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Madog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Madog throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Madog staying out of range there.
Madog takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ekaku misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Madog misses its target.
Ekaku misses with a body kick. #T4#
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madog.
Ekaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Madog counters with an inside leg kick.
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Madog throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Madog moves his leg out of the way.
Madog throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madog connects with a high kick.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Madog's defenses.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Madog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Madog is looking to counter with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madog moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Madog looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Madog scores with a hook.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Madog counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Madog sees coming a mile off.
Madog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Iolyn Madog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Madog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Madog throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Madog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Madog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Madog blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madog lands a slapping body shot.
Madog thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madog.
Madog tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Madog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madog checks a leg kick.#T1#
Madog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madog with a jab.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Madog is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Madog is out of range.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku throws a series of punches but Madog avoids them all with ease.
Madog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku moves forwards but Madog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Madog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
Madog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Madog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ekaku misses. #T2#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Madog.
Madog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Madog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Madog misses.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madog on the side of the head.
Madog avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Madog throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Madog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madog scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madog throws out the jab.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madog staying out of range there.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madog moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Madog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Madog ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Madog tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Madog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Madog counters with a straight right hand.
Madog connects with a leg kick. Ekaku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Madog scores with a punch to the head.
Madog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku pushes Madog away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Madog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madog, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madog misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Madog connects with an inside leg kick.
Madog connects with a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Madog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Madog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madog jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Madog misses
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Madog throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madog.
Nice shot by Madog.
Madog dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Madog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Madog counters with a good low kick that Ekaku was not able to check.
Madog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Madog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iolyn Madog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Madog 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins. #T1#
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Collins takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Collins blocks a jab.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Collins's front leg.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins staying out of range there.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Ekaku jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Ekaku slips a jab from Collins.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Collins moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku sprawls and moves away.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Collins down.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.#T1#
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Collins is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Collins.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Collins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Ekaku catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins feints a jab promting Ekaku to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekaku to the ground. Collins is now in Ekaku's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku is trying to keep Collins in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Collins has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Collins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ekaku escapes and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ekaku trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Ekaku taking a breather here. #T4##SUB2#
Ekaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ekaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Ekaku tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Ekaku is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins won't allow Ekaku to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins misses with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Collins saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekaku did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins trying to control from Ekaku's half guard. Ekaku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Collins postures up. #SUB2#
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass. #T2#
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins postures up. #SUB2#
Ekaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Ekaku tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Collins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Collins is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it. #SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ekaku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 678 Toivonen vs Martynov
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku 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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Garcia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Garcia tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekaku - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekaku. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Garcia wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Garcia 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Ekaku will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.#T2#
Garcia is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
Garcia thows a body kick. Ekaku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with a straight right. #T3#
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku takes one on the button.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia trying to remain calm as Ekaku controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to bench press Ekaku off him but Ekaku keeps the position.
Garcia is trying to control Ekaku's posture but Ekaku avoids it.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Ekaku does no damage.
Ekaku cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ekaku - that will leave a mark!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Garcia swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku with a jab.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Ekaku throws a combination. Garcia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Ekaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Ekaku checks a low kick from Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Garcia throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Garcia wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Ekaku.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Garcia takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Garcia throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Garcia tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Garcia is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.#T3#
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Ekaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Haislan Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ekaku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia pulls Ekaku in to control the position.
Ekaku trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshi Ekaku.
Well Ekaku 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Ekaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 673 Whyte vs Gravas
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku should have avoided that one.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Ekaku throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Garcia defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Garcia throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia blocks a jab.#T3#
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia motions for Ekaku to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Ekaku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekaku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Ekaku seems unphased.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Garcia slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Garcia throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range and Garcia settles back down. #T2#
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Garcia.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Garcia.#T3#
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Ekaku with a jab.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Garcia.
Ekaku throws a big counter combination but Garcia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Garcia moved away.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Ekaku lands a jab.
Ekaku throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Ekaku catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 lands with a right hand.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku moves out of range as Garcia strikes.#T4#
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku backing away here, and Garcia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ekaku lands a high kick!
Garcia feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haislan Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 669 Murphy vs Dog
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekaku misses its target.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Green cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Green misses.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green checks the leg kick.
Ekaku takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 connects with a body shot.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Green connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Green works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Ekaku shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green. #T2#
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Green staying out of range there.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Green checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Green there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Green connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Green slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Green responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Green 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#
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a body kick.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Green.
As Green backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green lands a head shot.#T1#
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Green moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Green misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Green misses with a hook.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green checks a leg kick.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Green's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Green slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green misses with a hook.#T4#
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Nice body punch from Green.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Green looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green jabs at Ekaku's body.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ekaku with a body shot.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Green stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku 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.
Green avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Green jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green lands with a kick to the ribs.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Ekaku takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Green connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Ekaku throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Green in the body.
Green digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Nice body kick from Green.
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Green lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ekaku thumps Green with a low kick.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Green.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Ekaku misses.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomi. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Gomi throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Gomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomi.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Gomi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Gomi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
Ekaku takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Gomi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomi.
Gomi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Gomi connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi misses the jab.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gomi lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Gomi tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekaku misses.
Gomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Gomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.#T3#
Gomi throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Gomi takes one to the side of the head.
Gomi misses with a body kick.
Gomi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Ekaku does no damage.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi lands a really nice looking cross but Ekaku seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gomi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Gomi throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomi. Gomi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Gomi's knee but Gomi avoids it well.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gomi misses with a hook.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Gomi.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Gomi.
Gomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Gomi shrugs it off.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomi scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Gomi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku digs a good body shot into Gomi's ribs.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Gomi swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range. #T1#
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Gomi - just one landing.
Jab by Gomi.
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Gomi lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Gomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Gomi's front leg.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Gomi.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Gomi's head back.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Gomi moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gomi.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi lands with a nice body punch.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back. #T4#
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Gomi is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Gomi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ekaku is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gomi stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku avoided it.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Gomi's leg but Gomi calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a jab to the body
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Gomi throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
Gomi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Gomi.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku keeps Gomi at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gomi checks it well.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Akihiro Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Gomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Gomi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves out of range as Gomi throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomi connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku works the jab nicely.
Ekaku cracks Gomi with an open hand slap.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekaku jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Gomi shrugs it off though.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Ekaku drops Gomi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ekaku follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Green jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Green has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ekaku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Green is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green swinging wildly here.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Green. Green circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Green throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Ekaku punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Green misses with a low kick.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Ekaku misses with a double jab.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.#T3#
Green wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green avoids the head kick by Ekaku. #T4#
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Green feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku doesn't seem phased though.
Green looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Green blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Green keeps Ekaku at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Green steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Good shot there by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Green throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Green down.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Green jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Green blocks a jab.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Green 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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Green.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Green.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green jabs at Ekaku's body.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
A left lands for Ekaku.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Green.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Green's knee but Green avoids it well.
Green appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Ekaku takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Ekaku moves out of range as Green strikes.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green keeps Ekaku at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.#T1#
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Green tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green staying out of range there.
Green cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ekaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Green cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Green takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Ekaku.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Green waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Ekaku with a hook.
Ekaku takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green misses with a straight left.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ekaku lands an overhand right.
Green feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a body kick that misses
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Green throws a head kick that half lands.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Green checks it.
Green cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Green.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with a straight left. #T2#
Green lands with a right hand.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Green slips a jab from Ekaku.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Green connects with the punch.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Green half committed to a counter leg kick.
Green misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Green cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range. #T4#
Green moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green misses with a straight left.
Green lands a jab to the head.
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 Blake Green 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#
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green lands a head shot.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Green down.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Green misses with a body shot.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Green throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Green.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green moves forwards but Ekaku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Green. #T2#
Green connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Green punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Green misses.
Ekaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Green misses with a looping left.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green 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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target. #T3#
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green jabs at Ekaku's body.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Green misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Ekaku tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.#T4#
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Ekaku 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.
Green lands an overhand right.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green misses with a body shot.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Nice body kick from Green.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Ekaku's torso.
Green throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
A head kick by Ekaku misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green thows a body kick. Ekaku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ekaku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Green has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Green connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Green throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range. #T1#
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Ekaku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Green.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Green scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku takes a step back to recover.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Green.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green 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 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Green. #T4#
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Green is rocked!
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku thumps Green with a low kick.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Green scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poulsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Ekaku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Poulsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Ekaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Poulsen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku wants to control but Poulsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Poulsen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Poulsen 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.#SUB2#
Poulsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Poulsen is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Poulsen is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poulsen prevents Ekaku from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Poulsen walks into a left hand.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen.
Poulsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Poulsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Poulsen throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku stalks Poulsen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poulsen's face. Poulsen staggers backwards, shaken.
Poulsen lands a jab to the head.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Poulsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku lands the left hand.#T4#
Poulsen throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poulsen.
An inside leg kick from Poulsen misses.
Poulsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poulsen on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.#CL2#
Poulsen rushes Ekaku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poulsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Poulsen lands with a left to the head.
Poulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poulsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen misses with a body punch.
Poulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku 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.
#R2#
Poulsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head.
Ekaku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poulsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Poulsen blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Poulsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku backing away here, and Poulsen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulsen moves away.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poulsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Poulsen throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Poulsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poulsen stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulsen.
Ekaku is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poulsen swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Poulsen blocks the low kick.
Poulsen throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poulsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Poulsen off balance momentarily.
Poulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Poulsen down.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Poulsen thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku connects with the punch.
Poulsen looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range. #T2#
Good shot there by Poulsen.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen.
Poulsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ekaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poulsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Poulsen lands a slapping body shot.
Poulsen ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Poulsen takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Poulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Poulsen finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Poulsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Poulsen.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poulsen scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poulsen takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poulsen misses with a straight left.
Poulsen avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Poulsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Poulsen throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Poulsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poulsen jabs at Ekaku's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Poulsen tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku is looking to slow Poulsen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Poulsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen.
Ekaku shoots in but no luck this time.
Poulsen blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick and Poulsen moves out of range easily.
Poulsen is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku lands a jab.
Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Poulsen lunges at Ekaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekaku's hand.
Ekaku throws a hook but Poulsen avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Poulsen misses.
Poulsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulsen slips a jab from Ekaku.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. Poulsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Poulsen. #TD#
Ekaku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poulsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poulsen bucks up and tries to throw Ekaku off but instead Ekaku has got his back!
Poulsen rolls, trying to escape but Ekaku keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Ekaku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku is not going to allow Poulsen to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Ekaku is hanging on to Poulsen's back as he tries to escape.
Poulsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Ekaku gets his hands free. #SUB#
Ekaku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Poulsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Poulsen for a finish.
Ekaku gets his hands free as Poulsen looks to control. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for the RNC. #T2#
Ekaku trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Poulsen doesn't escape.
Poulsen breaks Ekaku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Poulsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poulsen trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ekaku is looking for a triangle but Poulsen pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Ekaku trying to control the position.
Poulsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Poulsen controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #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 keeping moving, preventing Poulsen from controlling successfully.
Poulsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Poulsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poulsen's sensitive parts.
Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulsen moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekaku, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
White scores with a decent looking hook.
White throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
White loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Ekaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
White looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
White takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
White blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by White.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by White.
White avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from White.
White connects with a leg kick. Ekaku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but White circles away. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White scores with a leg kick.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
White throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
Ekaku fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
White throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku checks a low kick from White.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
White throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku slips a jab from White.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away. #T3#
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from White.
A jab lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for White.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a body kick. #T4#
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
White checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
White throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
White throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
White slips under a jab.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
White misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
White swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
White misses with an uppercut.
White looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
And White responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White avoids a kick to the body.
White looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku with a hook.#T1#
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
White misses with a low kick.
Ekaku quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by White.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
White throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ekaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
White lands with an overhand left.
Ekaku moves out of range as White strikes.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
White scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from White.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
White tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ekaku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
White misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from White.
A jab lands there for White.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into White's body.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from White.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
White looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White misses with a body punch
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from White misses.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by White.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
White throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Ekaku was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
White misses with a straight left.
White misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head.
White 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 looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by White.
White moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Ekaku works White's body with a nice hook.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White motions for Ekaku to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Ekaku avoids the body shot from White.
Good shot there by White.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Ekaku seems unphased.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from White.
A good leg kick by White.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
White lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White lands a jab.#T3#
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku 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.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
White cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
White walks into a left hand.
White misses with an uppercut.
Walter White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Ekaku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White blocking some punches. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a hook but White blocks it.
White connects with a body shot.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from White.
White throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekaku lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
A victorious Walter White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Manuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Manuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku motions for Manuel to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Ekaku throws a quick counter head kick but Manuel was just out of range.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Ekaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
Manuel connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ekaku is defended easily by Manuel.
Manuel misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel's sensitive parts.
Ekaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A jab from Manuel misses.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ekaku throws a series of punches but Manuel avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel cracks Ekaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manuel lands with a straight right. Ekaku didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Manuel avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Manuel.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manuel digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Manuel avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Manuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Manuel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Manuel is very close to passing his half guard.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Manuel sits in half guard.
Manuel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Manuel is controlling well.
Manuel stalling.
Manuel moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Manuel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well.
Manuel trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #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.
Manuel tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Ekaku is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Manuel tries to move to mount but Ekaku blocks the move with his legs.
Ekaku is trying to control Manuel's posture but Manuel avoids it.
Ekaku sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Nice shot by Manuel.
Manuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Manuel's shoulder, as Manuel tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Manuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Manuel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku is looking to slow Manuel down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manuel scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Manuel connects with a body shot.
Manuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manuel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manuel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Manuel throws a leg kick that misses.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manuel checks the leg kick.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Manuel.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manuel. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Manuel. #T2#
Manuel staying out of range there.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Manuel was not able to check.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Manuel clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Manuel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Manuel blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Manuel scores with a body shot.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Manuel.
A punch combination from Ekaku misses.
Manuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Manuel stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Manuel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat.
Manuel throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Nice sprawl there from Manuel as Ekaku shoots in.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
Ekaku throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manuel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Manuel counters with a low kick, right behind Ekaku 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel's sensitive parts.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuel.
Manuel walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.#ROC#
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel lands a head shot.
Manuel takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku 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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Manuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Manuel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
Manuel lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel scores with a body shot.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Manuel.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekaku counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manuel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Manuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manuel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Manuel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku backing away here, and Manuel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
Manuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Manuel tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range. #T3#
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manuel feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Manuel.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Manuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku cracks Manuel with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Manuel tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ekaku pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Manuel is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Ekaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekaku if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ekaku but Ekaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Cruz.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz stalks Ekaku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekaku's face. Ekaku staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Cruz takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws a counter high kick but Cruz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ekaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Cruz takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#T2#
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku avoids it well.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Ekaku defends.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ekaku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ekaku to see if he's OK.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Ekaku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekaku defending well though.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku keeping control of the position.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Ekaku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is controlling Cruz's trapped leg to prevent Cruz from advancing to side control.
Cruz 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.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ekaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dom Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Ekaku controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Cruz pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Ekaku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz passes to side control. #T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz distracts Ekaku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ekaku dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ekaku pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz trying to control here. #SUB#
Ekaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ekaku trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Ekaku is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Ekaku wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ekaku won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Ekaku.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance. #TD2#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Ekaku keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Ekaku works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Ekaku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.#REVR#
Cruz trying to control the position.
Ekaku stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ekaku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Ekaku trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ekaku defends it easily.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ekaku trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control but Ekaku passes into half guard.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ekaku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jodson.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Ekaku swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Jodson counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Jodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jodson connects with a jab.
Jodson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Jodson.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jodson's head backwards.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson with a jab.
A lazy left from Jodson finds it's target.
Jodson 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.
Jodson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jodson there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Jodson misses with a straight left.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Jodson checks it
enabling Jodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Jodson jumps back.
Jodson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Jodson sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jodson. Jodson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jodson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Jodson moved out of range nicely.
Jodson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Jodson lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Jodson blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jodson clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jodson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Donk. Jodson catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Jodson misses the jab.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Jodson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Jodson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jodson is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Jodson misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson blocks the body kick.
Jodson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dohn Jodson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jodson thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ekaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Jodson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Dohn Jodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson with a hook.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jodson can pounce on him.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Jodson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jodson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jodson.
A combination from Jodson does no damage.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Jodson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ekaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.#ROC#
Jodson is rocked!
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Jodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jodson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jodson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jodson.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Jodson jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jodson avoids it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Jodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
Jodson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Jodson cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku 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 misses the jab.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Jodson throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Jodson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodson.
Jodson moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jodson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jodson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jodson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku's hands.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Jodson connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Jab from Jodson.
Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.
Jodson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Jodson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dohn Jodson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jodson needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand.
Jodson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Jodson.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Jodson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Good shot there by Jodson.
Ekaku tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
A jab from Jodson finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jodson lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jodson moved away.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Jodson checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jodson avoids it easily.
Jodson defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Jodson with a nice cross.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jodson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Jodson lands the left hand.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Jodson shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Ekaku slams his shin into Jodson's torso.
Jodson checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Jodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Jodson coming out on top.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Jodson slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Jodson misses.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Jodson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Jodson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
Jodson scores with a jab to the head.
Jodson tries to bum rush Ekaku with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Jodson's leg but Jodson calmly moves out of range.
Jodson lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dohn Jodson.
Well Jodson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dohn Jodson!

Event: Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Ekaku misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ekaku.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Ekaku catches Aiken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aiken tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aiken delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Aiken thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku takes a step back to recover.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aiken throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aiken tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aiken misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Aiken slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aiken is out of range.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Aiken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku motions for Aiken to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Aiken counters with a low kick, right behind Ekaku 's knee.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Aiken misses the jab.
Aiken slips under a jab from Ekaku.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Aiken.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aiken. That did some damage!
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aiken! But no joy.
Aiken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Aiken. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken slips a jab from Ekaku.
Aiken slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Aiken misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Aiken shrugs it off.
Aiken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aiken throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Aiken misses.
Aiken blocks a jab.
Aiken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Aiken missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aiken throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aiken dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Aiken slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aiken counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku blocks a jab.#T4#
Aiken lands with an overhand left.
Aiken walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Aiken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Ekaku moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
Aiken scores with a jab.
Ekaku tests Aiken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Midick Aiken 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#
Aiken takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Ekaku both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Aiken is rocked!
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku connects with a stiff jab that staggers Aiken - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroshi Ekaku!
A very excited looking Hiroshi Ekaku made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 2058 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 716 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
35 yrs
156 lbs

173 cm
27 yrs
153 lbs

Morrison

Ekaku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hiroshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Ekaku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ekaku moves into the clinch.

Ekaku pulls guard.
Ekaku pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison passes into side control, despite Ekaku's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (3) vs (0) Ekaku
Ekaku is looking for a sweep.
Morrison controls the position.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Ekaku is working away.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is doing well to control the position and prevent Morrison from advancing to side control.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ekaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison prevents Ekaku from improving his position.

Morrison is working for a kimura but Ekaku is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku looking for submissions off his back.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison controlling the pace.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it.
Morrison works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (6) vs (0) Ekaku
Ekaku can't escape the position.
Morrison works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (9) vs (0) Ekaku

Morrison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morrison tries to keep control of the position but Ekaku is staying busy.
Ekaku breaks Morrison's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (9) vs (2) Ekaku
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (11) vs (2) Ekaku
Morrison is pushing down on Ekaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.

Ekaku has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Morrison escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Morrison!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (14) vs (2) Ekaku
Ekaku is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (16) vs (2) Ekaku
Morrison tries to control but Ekaku wriggling away.
Ekaku holds on to Morrison as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ekaku to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (19) vs (2) Ekaku
Ekaku tries to escape but Morrison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ekaku staying busy and making it hard for Morrison to control.
Ekaku tries to break free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Morrison is persistently looking for the submission but Ekaku is defending it well.
Ekaku tries to escape but Morrison has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Morrison is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ekaku won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Morrison off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
David Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manuel throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Manuel misses the target. #CL#
Manuel gets a clinch. #TD#
Manuel jumps guard. #SUB#
Manuel has an active guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manuel actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ekaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Manuel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Manuel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ekaku is tapping! Great win for Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Seery throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seery lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seery.
Good shot there by Seery.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seery.
Ekaku cracks Seery with a good jab.
Seery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Seery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery misses with a few strikes there.
Seery looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Seery sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seery throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Seery circles away.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku looks to clinch
letting Seery counter with a right hand.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seery punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Seery misses its intended target.
Seery backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seery misses with a right hand
and Seery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Seery's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seery's corner calls for a 1-2. Seery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patrick Seery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seery works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ekaku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seery.
Seery missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Seery's head.
Seery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seery misses with a body punch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seery blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seery's elbow.
Seery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Seery blocking some punches.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Seery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seery's gas tank.
Seery misses with some punches.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seery backwards.
Ekaku lands a body punch. #T3#
Seery pushes Ekaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seery lands a shoulder strike.
Seery misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Seery breaks the clinch.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Seery misses. #CL2#
Ekaku clinches with his opponent.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Seery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Seery controls the action.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Seery can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Seery throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ekaku. #BC#
Seery breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku tries to move into range but Seery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seery punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to work over Seery's front leg with a kick but Seery checks it.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Seery.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seery takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Seery lands with a shot to the body.
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seery.
Seery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Patrick Seery will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seery slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Seery cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Seery checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seery lands with an overhand left.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Seery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Seery seems unphased.
Seery 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Seery misses.
Seery misses with a body shot
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Seery slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Seery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku throws a jab when Seery was well out of range.
Patrick Seery is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Seery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku unleashes a big counter combination but Seery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Seery misses.
Seery misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seery scores with a hook.
Seery with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Ekaku moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.#BC#
Seery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Seery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seery digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Seery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seery takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Seery saw that one coming.
Seery keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seery.
Seery missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Seery scores with a four punch combination!
Seery loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Seery moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Seery. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Seery.
Seery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seery misses with a wild body shot.
Seery throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seery cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seery.
Seery throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Seery misses.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Seery misses with a hook to the body
and Seery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seery moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Seery misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seery looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Seery lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seery looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Seery scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Seery dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seery throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Seery ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Seery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Seery connects with a body shot.
Seery works the jab nicely.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Seery avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seery swinging wildly here.
A jab from Seery misses. #T1#
Seery misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku thumps Seery with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Seery strikes.
Seery misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Seery misses the target.
Seery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seery misses the shot to the body.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Ekaku follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Seery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Seery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seery.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seery.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku's head.
Seery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Seery.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Seery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Seery lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ekaku backs up against the cage.
Seery scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Seery.
Seery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Seery misses.
Seery backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seery scores with a jab.
Seery tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Seery does it's job there.
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!
Seery throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Seery misses the jab.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seery cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seery misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seery misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seery shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekaku eats them both and turns towards Seery to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Seery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku works the jab nicely.
Seery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku slips a jab from Seery.
Seery backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Seery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seery, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Seery!
A very excited looking Patrick Seery 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.

Event: Gladiators 79
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku slips a jab from Pacheco.
Ekaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pacheco.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacheco.
The crowd cheers as Pacheco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Pacheco moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Pacheco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacheco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ekaku keeps Pacheco at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacheco scores with a nice right hand.
Pacheco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacheco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco tries to counter with a clinch but Ekaku shakes him off and moves away.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco staying out of range there.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pacheco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Ekaku swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Pacheco with an uppercut!
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku scores with a jab.#T2#
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacheco under the eye.
Ekaku is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Pacheco's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku misses with a right hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacheco doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Pacheco moves away and avoids it.
Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku lands a jab.
Pacheco moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Pacheco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacheco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab. #T3#
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Pacheco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
letting Pacheco counter with a right hand.
Ekaku throws a hook but Pacheco blocks it.
A jab from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Pacheco slips a jab and a cross from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ekaku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacheco to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Pacheco defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Pacheco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Pacheco strikes.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacheco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Pacheco moved out of range.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku 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.
#R2#
Pacheco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
It seemed like Pacheco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pacheco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pacheco back to the cage. Ekaku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Pacheco is rocked!
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacheco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Pacheco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekaku drops Pacheco with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pacheco! Ekaku dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lima lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Lima scores with a decent looking hook.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.#TD#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Ekaku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekaku 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.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Ekaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.#T2#
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Ekaku is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku, not yet.
Lima is working Ekaku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ekaku working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Ekaku has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Lima postures up.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ekaku is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ekaku struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Ekaku is right now.
Ekaku manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is defending well.
Ekaku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima 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#
Good exchange - Lima coming out on top.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Lima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Ekaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ekaku enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ekaku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku is controlling Lima's posture.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lima misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lima.#CUT2#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Lima lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Lima digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekaku throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku jabs at Lima's body.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Lima jumps back.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Lima backs off Ekaku throws a huge counter combo but Lima manages to avoid it all.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Lima tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekaku sprawls well. Ekaku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku 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.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.#TD#
Lima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekaku's half guard.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Lima works over Ekaku with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malaki Lima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing. #T1#
Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.#TD#
Ekaku tries to sprawl but Lima drives through with a 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!
Lima working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ekaku's thigh. Ekaku counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Ekaku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
Ekaku is controlling Lima's posture.
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
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.#T3#
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lima blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Lima throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima misses with a straight left.
Lima takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lima misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lima throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Lima moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab. Lima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lima lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Lima dives in and scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.#T1#
Ekaku wants to control the position but Lima says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lima is nestled in close to Ekaku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ekaku is trying to control but can't.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ekaku is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lima rolls with it to try and escape but Ekaku cranks on the arm and Lima is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku defends it.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Ekaku 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.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ekaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it.
Lima passes to side control.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku prevents Lima from moving into mount. #T2#
Lima wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Lima in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku struggling a bit here.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Ekaku prevents Lima from improving position.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Lima wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lima looking to control but Ekaku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ekaku is trying to escape the mount.
Lima in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku is trying to escape the mount.
Ekaku sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima 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 misses with a body kick.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Lima throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ekaku on his heels. He'll look to pass Ekaku's guard now, I'm sure.
Ekaku controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself. #SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima postures up and lands a big shot to Ekaku's brow.
Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Ekaku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lima controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Ekaku won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Lima wants to hit a switch here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lima there!
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima tries to hold on but Ekaku postures up.
Lima is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekaku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima wants to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice shot by Lima.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lima avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lima throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Lima was not able to check.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Ekaku slips a jab from Lima.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Ekaku slips a jab from Lima.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Lima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Lima misses.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Lima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Lima misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Lima checks it #TD#
and Lima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Ekaku controlling from the back.
Lima is keeping busy.
Lima can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ekaku controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Ekaku 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.#T3#
Lima wants to escape the position.
Well, with Ekaku on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lima is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ekaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Ekaku keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malaki Lima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Lima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lima down.
Lima moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Ekaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku wants to control but Lima postures up.
Ekaku is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lima tries to move to full mount but Ekaku actually manages to regain half guard.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
Ekaku looking to control.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ekaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku, not yet.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Lima landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku forces his way into half guard.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku's back!
Ekaku trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Ekaku is in a bad position with Lima working for a choke. Ekaku manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ekaku trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ekaku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima is hanging on to Ekaku's back as he tries to escape.
Ekaku wants to control his opponent's hands but Lima gets his hands free.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Ekaku pushed the leg off.
Lima lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ekaku. #T4#
Lima punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ekaku tries to roll but Lima sticks to his back.
Ekaku keeps trying to improve his position.
Ekaku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lima's guard. Nice work there by Ekaku. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ekaku passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hiroshi Ekaku 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! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Lima shoots in.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku. #CL#
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Lima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Lima controls the action.
Lima tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
Lima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ekaku misses #TD#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku holding on.#T1#
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima throwing strikes but Ekaku manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku off and has taken his back!#T2#
Lima has Ekaku flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ekaku trying to control the hands but Lima won't let him.
Ekaku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ekaku regains half guard.
Lima prevents Ekaku from improving his position.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Ekaku is working away. #T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lima wants to control the pace but Ekaku is squirming around nicely.
Ekaku taking shots to the head.
Lima avoids the attempt from Ekaku to control.
Lima wants to control the pace but Ekaku is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lima landing strikes from the mount.
Lima scoring with strikes but Ekaku is staying in there.
Ekaku tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Lima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima lands a nice shot to the head.
Lima with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lima 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 Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Malaki Lima 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: FFA 41: Wreckage
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Fairbanks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fairbanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Fairbanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fairbanks's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Fairbanks blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairbankss head.
Fairbanks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekaku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairbanks can turn it around.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Ekaku cracks Fairbanks with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbanks with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Ekaku's body. #T2#
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Fairbanks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairbanks avoids it.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku is looking to slow Fairbanks down with leg kicks.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairbanks fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Fairbanks missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Fairbanks finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
Fairbanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Ekaku catches Fairbanks right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Fairbanks misses
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Ekaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku slips a straight right by Fairbanks.#T4#
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
Fairbanks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairbanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Fairbanks lands with a nice body punch.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Fairbanks finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairbanks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Fairbanks 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.
#R2#
Fairbanks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Fairbanks misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
A left lands for Fairbanks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Fairbanks as he checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Fairbanks 's knee.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairbanks momentarily. #T1#
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Jab by Fairbanks.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairbanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Fairbanks's leg. Fairbanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Ekaku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Fairbanks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairbanks connects with the punch.
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Fairbanks was not able to check. #T3#
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fairbanks just manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairbanks avoids it.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Fairbanks checks it.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Fairbanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairbanks checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairbanks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks is breathing heavily.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Ekaku motions for Fairbanks to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
As Fairbanks backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Fairbanks throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Fairbanks moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairbanks throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks works the jab nicely.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairbanks's knee momentarily.
Fairbanks misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a body kick that stops Fairbanks in his tracks momentarily.
Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Fairbanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Fairbanks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairbanks throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Fairbanks wants to clinch.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Ekaku defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
As Fairbanks backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fairbanks fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Fairbanks 's knee.
A left lands for Ekaku.
Fairbanks tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.#T3#
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fairbanks's sensitive parts.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Fairbanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairbanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairbanks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the temple. Fairbanks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ekaku scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Fairbanks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Fairbanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairbanks tries to avoid it.
Fairbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Fairbanks wants to clinch.
You can see that Fairbanks has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fairbanks looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a huge left! Fairbanks is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekaku isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fairbanks from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Chester Jones has been cut.
Ekaku throws a lazy body kick
letting Jones counter with a right 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!
Jones throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Jones moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ekaku won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku defends it.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Ekaku misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
It appears Ekaku was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Ekaku cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jones misses.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones moves to clinch but Ekaku breaks away
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku. #T3#
Ekaku swinging wildly here.
Ekaku scores with a jab.#TD2#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku pulls Jones in to control the position.
Ekaku controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Ekaku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Jones pushing down on Ekaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones controlling the action here.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones'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.
#R3#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Ekaku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ekaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku 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.#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.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku tries to improve position but can't.
Ekaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ekaku wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chester Jones just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku!
Ekaku wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.#T1#
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ekaku is not content to let Jones control the position.
Ekaku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Ekaku gets back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku is trying to keep Jones in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekaku as he jumps to the side.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T4#
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones stays in close to Ekaku's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ekaku looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chester Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Jones.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
As Jones backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Jones takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Jones swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ekaku wants it to stay on the feet.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Ekaku finish him?#SUB#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #SUB#
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Ekaku is trying is best to control the position here.
Chester Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekaku pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Jones works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFA 31: Relentless
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Gonzalez cracks the inside of Ekaku's front leg.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
A big right from Ekaku misses. #CL2#
Ekaku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.#T3#
Gonzalez throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Ekaku has managed to clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gonzalez misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.#CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Gonzalez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzalez 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Vigorio Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Gonzalez cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vigorio Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ekaku moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ekaku pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a good low kick that Ekaku was not able to check.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Ekaku cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez. #T2#
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.#CUT2#
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
Ekaku gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Ekaku jumps guard.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Ekaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku. #TD2#
Ekaku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ekaku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ekaku on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Ekaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vigorio Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez misses with the combination.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Ekaku.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku wants to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch position.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Gonzalez.
Ekaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Gonzalez
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gonzalez 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Ekaku wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Gonzalez tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Ekaku forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez wants to stall. #TD2#
Ekaku successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is posturing up here but Ekaku has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gonzalez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gonzalez has to tap! Slick submission there by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Ekaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Black loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.#T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ekaku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ekaku controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself. #SUB#
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku is controlling Black's posture.
Ekaku looking to control.
Black wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Black postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Black.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Black is holding his hands too far apart here. Ekaku throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Black is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFA 19: Jordon vs Hell
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku misses with a left hand #TD#
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Karlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekaku is just riding it out for now. Karlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Karlsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karlsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Karlsson 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.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ekaku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Ekaku looking to control.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson'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.#SUB2#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Ekaku's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ekaku controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
Ekaku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karlsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karlsson is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karlsson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for subs off his back but Karlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Karlsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Karlsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice cross by Ekaku.#CL#
Karlsson clinches up against the cage.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Ekaku manages to get underhooks.
Karlsson lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekakus head.
Karlsson blocking some punches. #T1#
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekaku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku throws a wild body kick that Karlsson sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Ekaku misses. #TD#
Karlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Karlsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ekaku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karlsson but great work by Ekaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson tries to bench press Ekaku off him but Ekaku keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson struggling a bit here.
Ekaku trying to control the position but Karlsson is working away.
Ekaku moves into full mount!
Karlsson wants to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.#T3#
Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Ekaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson trying to control from the bottom.
Karlsson is pressing down on Ekaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Ekaku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Ekaku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aron Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson pushes down on Ekaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku has control of Karlsson's left arm, preventing Karlsson from doing any damage.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Karlsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karlsson trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karlsson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Karlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson is looking to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch.
Karlsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku has his hands clasped together around Karlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku pulls Karlsson in to control the position. #SUB2#
Ekaku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karlsson 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 Ekaku.
Ekaku manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Karlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ekaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Karlsson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku misses with a left hand #TD#
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ekaku won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Karlsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ekaku is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karlsson yanks on the arm and Ekaku is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karlsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Karlsson!
Aron Karlsson is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Aron Karlsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.

Event: FFA 14: Ekaku vs Soze
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Soze digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Soze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Soze ducks down to avoid it.
Soze misses with a kick to the body.
Soze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soze throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ekaku counters by moving into the clinch.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Soze is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soze has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Ekaku pulls guard. #T1#
Soze wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ekaku isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Soze stacks Ekaku 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 Soze!#SU#
Soze stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soze.
Soze tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.#T2##CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Soze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Soze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku as Soze tries to tie him up.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Soze blocking some punches.
Ekaku jumps guard but Soze stands there with Ekaku around his waist. Ekaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Soze scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Soze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Soze.
Ekaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Soze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Soze just leaning against Ekaku, taking a breather.
Soze looking to stall.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Ekaku pulls guard successfully.
Soze preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soze throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ekaku 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.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Soze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soze ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Soze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soze. #CL2#
Ekaku darts in and clinches Soze up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze slows down the pace here.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ekaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Soze blocks it.
Ekaku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soze blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Soze trying to stall but Ekaku improves his position.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Soze has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soze.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Soze can't break the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku cracks Soze with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Soze is stalling here.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ekaku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soze walks away with a smile on his face. Ekaku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keyser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to clinch
and Soze makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ekaku really felt that one!
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soze.
Soze scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soze.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soze throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Soze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Soze 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.
Soze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ekaku throws a hook but Soze avoids it easily.
Soze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keyser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Soze avoids the punch easily.
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soze.
Soze is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soze swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Soze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ekaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soze counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Soze walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Soze counters with a thumping low kick. #T1##CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Soze controls his hands.
Soze lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku prevents Soze from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Ekaku ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ekaku no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soze trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ekaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soze defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ekaku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soze has managed to get both his arms back between Ekaku's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ekaku working for a triangle but Soze defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ekaku working for a triangle but Soze defends it easily. #T3#
Soze wants to get up but he can't break Ekaku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for a guillotine here but Soze defends easily. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for subs off his back but Soze has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ekaku actively working from the bottom here.
Soze stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL2#
Ekaku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Soze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Soze.
Soze is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns Soze into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Soze effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Soze blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku letting Soze take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
Soze content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soze effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Soze for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keyser Soze.
Soze throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soze lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Ekaku pushes Soze up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Soze looking to slow down the pace here.
Soze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soze tries to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling the position. #T3#
Soze is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling him.
Soze trying to stall but Ekaku improves his position.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soze tries to stall but Ekaku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soze.
Soze controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Soze.
Soze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekaku is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
#R5#
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soze.
Ekaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soze throws out the jab.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soze's head.
That kick from Soze tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soze misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Soze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku 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.
Soze throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soze can pounce on him.
Ekaku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Soze misses
and Soze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Soze is rocked!#CL2#
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Soze in a clinch.
Oh Soze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soze backwards.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Soze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Soze leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Soze to his knees! Ekaku keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku! Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Gay tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudy Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a nice looking combination but Gay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekaku takes one on the button.
Ekaku misses with a two punch combination.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
Gay cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gay digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku throws a series of punches but Gay avoids them all with ease.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Gay misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gay wants to clinch
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws a hook but Gay avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Gay counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay is looking to clinch.
Gay scoring well with a low kick there.
Gay stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gay connects with a single shot there.
Gay misses with a body shot.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Gay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gay.
Gay tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku feints a jab promting Gay to slip. Ekaku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rudy Gay has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.#T2#
Gay throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Gay moved out of range.
Gay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku takes one to the side of the head.
Gay looks for the body kick but Ekaku saw that one coming.
Gay throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Gay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gay takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Gay is rocked!
Gay wants to clinch
and Ekaku counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku! Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a right and a left that Ekaku avoids nicely.
Ekaku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith 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.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ekaku's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Smith cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Smith is pushing Ekaku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
A body shot lands from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ekaku's head. #TD2#
Ekaku jumps guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Ekaku cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku! Hiroshi Ekaku retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Hiroshi Ekaku made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mekovic. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekovic scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mekovic defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Mekovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ekaku.
Haris Mekovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku tries to clinch up but Mekovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mekovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Haris Mekovic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Mekovic as he connects with a hook.
Mekovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekovic manages to avoid it.
Mekovic misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mekovic thinking. #T1#
Mekovic connects with a crisp jab.
Mekovic slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mekovic tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mekovic.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Mekovic has him pressed against the cage.
Mekovic tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mekovic back against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Mekovic backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekovic.
Mekovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekovic.
A short left from Mekovic. #T2#
Mekovic misses with the head strike.
Mekovic scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekovic misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mekovic smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku jabs Mekovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mekovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mekovic misses with a double jab.
Mekovic throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range. #T3#
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Mekovic avoids it well.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mekovic staying out of range there.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Mekovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mekovic throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic won't allow it.
Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Ekaku.
Mekovic can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekovic working aggressively here. #T4#
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ekaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries to circle away but Ekaku has him pinned against the cage.
Mekovic throws a head punch that misses.
Mekovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mekovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Mekovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ekaku drops back down to his feet.
Ekaku fails to pull guard.
Mekovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haris Mekovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Mekovic.
Mekovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mekovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Mekovic throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Mekovic jabs at Ekaku's body.
Mekovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mekovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekovic lands a body shot.
Mekovic is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ekaku moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
Hiroshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFA 2: The Second Coming
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sousa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sousa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sousa.
Sousa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sousa 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 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.#KD#
Ekaku lands a left and a right that send Sousa crashing to the mat, dazed. Ekaku thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Sousa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reinaldo Sousa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sousa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
We've been informed that Sousa 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.
A jab from Ekaku does it's job there.
Sousa lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Sousa seems to have recovered his senses.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sousa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku swings for the body but Sousa moves out of range.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sousa misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sousa.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sousa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Sousa throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
And Sousa responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sousa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sousa is predictable there
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Sousa's ribs.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Sousa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Sousa defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Sousa misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Sousa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ekaku cracks Sousa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a nice body shot.
Ekaku defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku slips a jab from Sousa.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sousa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sousa.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sousa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ekaku. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
And Sousa responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa keeps Ekaku at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a right hand that Sousa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sousa also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sousa backwards. #T1#
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
A short uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ekaku lands a big right hand that drops Sousa! The killer instinct kicks in and Ekaku finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FORTITUDE 8
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Platje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Platje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Platje tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Platje takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Platje is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Platje.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Platje closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ekaku manages to pull guard.
Platje wants to stand but Ekaku is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Platje has his hands clasped together but Ekaku extends and breaks Platje's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ekaku.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Hiroshi Ekaku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonifacio scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Ekaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonifacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ekaku pushes Bonifacio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Bonifacio 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!
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action. #T1#
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio can't break the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku prevents Bonifacio from breaking the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonifacio is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ekaku has denied him.
Bonifacio trying to stall but Ekaku improves his position. #T2#
Bonifacio tries to circle away but Ekaku has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio tries to stall but Ekaku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio looking to stall. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bonifacio has his back to the cage.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Bonifacio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonifacio's gas tank.
Bonifacio wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio blocking some punches. #T4#
Bonifacio taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andres Bonifacio.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Bonifacio lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Bonifacio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Bonifacio pushes him off.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonifacio circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonifacio.
Ekaku clobbers Bonifacio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bonifacio tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku cracks Bonifacio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku swings for the body but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonifacio throws a combination. Ekaku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Bonifacio's shoulder, as Bonifacio tries to avoid the shot.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonifacio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Bonifacio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio lands with a right hand.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonifacio scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Bonifacio moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Bonifacio misses with a straight left.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonifacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bonifacio is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns Bonifacio into the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonifacios head.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
A short left from Bonifacio.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonifacio stalling in the clinch but Ekaku improves position.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Bonifacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Bonifacio taking a breather.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio taking a breather.
Bonifacio trying to stall but Ekaku improves his position.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Bonifacio wants to stall.
Bonifacio is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Bonifacio stalling in the clinch but Ekaku improves position.
Bonifacio working hard to break the clinch.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andres Bonifacio 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 blocks a jab.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Bonifacio is having none of it.
A slow jab from Bonifacio misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekaku misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Ekaku closes the distance and pushes Bonifacio back into the cage.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage. #T1#
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio looking to stall.
Bonifacio stalling in the clinch but Ekaku improves position. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Hiroshi Ekaku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Ekaku. #T3#
Bonifacio is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns Bonifacio into the cage.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio just leaning against Ekaku, taking a breather.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonifacio's efforts to push away.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku as Bonifacio tries to tie him up. #T4#
Bonifacio is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio is trying to stall.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonifacio tries to break free but Ekaku pushes him back against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Ekaku!
An out of breath Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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