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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 3702 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 360 p4p, 333 weight class). Satoshi Ekaku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas Iv moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucas Iv.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucas Iv drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lucas Iv takes a little break here. Ekaku wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ekaku parries the strikes from Lucas Iv easily there. Lucas Iv is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ekaku to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas Iv in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekaku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lucas Iv's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ekaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard.
Lucas Iv is fighting to break Ekaku's control of his arms but Ekaku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucas Iv's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!
Lucas Iv is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv 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.
Lucas Iv wants to stand up but Ekaku is controlling him.
Lucas Iv is wriggling around but Ekaku manages to pass to half guard.
Lucas Iv wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ekaku seems content to control.
Lucas Iv is looking to improve his position.
Lucas Iv is trying to maintain the position but Ekaku is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucas Iv is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucas Iv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucas Iv tries to counter by clinching up but Ekaku breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas Iv 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.
Lucas Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Ekaku gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekaku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lucas Iv wants a takedown but no success here.
Ekaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas Iv gets an underhook and turns Ekaku into the cage.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucas Iv tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Lucas Iv back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucas Iv as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
Lucas Iv gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucas Iv in particular looking to stall.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
That's time! Lucas Iv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lucas Iv was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ekaku has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lucas Iv is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A clash of legs there as Lucas Iv blocks the low kick.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Lucas Iv slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucas Iv is out of range.
Lucas Iv moves forwards but Ekaku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucas Iv takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Lucas Iv moves away and avoids it.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas Iv throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucas Iv checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ekaku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku lands with a shot to the body.
Lucas Iv shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls well. He's pushed Lucas Iv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ekaku lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Iv misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Lucas Iv's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucas Iv down.
Lucas Iv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucas Iv. That did some damage!
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas Iv.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucas Iv under the eye.
Ekaku stuffs the takedown.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lucas Iv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ekaku is looking to regain half guard here but Lucas Iv keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas Iv throws a strike aimed at the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv in side control, throwing shots but Ekaku defends.
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lucas Iv creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ekaku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ekaku tries to buck Lucas Iv off but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lucas Iv misses with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lucas Iv with the ground and pound but Ekaku regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucas Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku stops Lucas Iv from standing up.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas Iv is retaining full guard.
Ekaku postures up.
Lucas Iv wants to stand up but Ekaku is controlling him.
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Lucas Iv wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ekaku manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is thwarting Lucas Iv's attempts to control the position.
Lucas Iv desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lucas Iv is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas Iv can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucas Iv should have avoided that one.
Lucas Iv walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Lucas Iv takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekaku sprawls well. Ekaku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Iv dives in and scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas Iv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas Iv is retaining full guard.
Ekaku controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas Iv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 stops Lucas Iv from standing up.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucas Iv tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucas Iv looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Lucas Iv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucas Iv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lucas Iv walks into a left hand.
Ekaku lands a front kick.
Lucas Iv on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Lucas Iv ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku cracks Lucas Iv with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku with a jab.
Lucas Iv walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekaku tries to avoid it but Lucas Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekaku to the ground. Ekaku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank Lucas Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucas Iv.
Donk. Ekaku catches Lucas Iv right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku swings for the body but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
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.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas Iv pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Lucas Iv has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucas Iv and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku digs a good body shot into Lucas Iv's ribs.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a hook but Lucas Iv blocks it.
Lucas Iv is looking to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch.
Lucas Iv is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Lucas Iv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lucas Iv counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
Lucas Iv postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lucas Iv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku is controlling him.
Lucas Iv 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard.
Frank Lucas Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas Iv looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Lucas Iv up and slammed him! Lucas Iv can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
An out of breath Satoshi 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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