Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcliffe has time to react.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Redcliffe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redcliffe down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Ekaku.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redcliffe's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.#CL#
Ekaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redcliffe as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Redcliffe avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekaku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Ekaku effectively controlling the action here.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands. #T3#
Redcliffe is trying to force a seperation but Ekaku has the dominant position.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Redcliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Redcliffe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Ekaku is looking to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku sizes up Redcliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands a right hook to the body.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Ekaku cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redcliffe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Ekaku works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Ekaku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku walks into a straight right hand from Redcliffe.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Redcliffe slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ekaku moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku with a hook.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Redcliffe's side.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe 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 leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.#T3#
Redcliffe cracks Ekaku with a good jab.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Ekaku.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku misses with a body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcliffe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redcliffe momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Ekaku.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Ekaku defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe 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 low kick as Redcliffe jumps back.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Redcliffe.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short left from Ekaku.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe letting Ekaku take a breather here.#T1#
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Redcliffe motions for Ekaku to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe blocks the body kick.
Redcliffe throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Redcliffe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Redcliffe misses its intended target.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot. #T3##CL#
Ekaku gets a clinch.
Redcliffe misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Redcliffe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekaku is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.#T4#
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe can turn it around.
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Redcliffe breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
Redcliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fisher is able to avoid easily.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Fisher throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisher misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Fisher tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher misses with an uppercut.
Fisher misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Fisher throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Fisher drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Ekaku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
Fisher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Fisher is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Fisher.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab by Ekaku.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Fisher.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Ekaku has Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku prevents Fisher from breaking the clinch.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling him.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards. #BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Fisher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Ekaku has managed to clinch.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisher cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.#T3##BC#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Ekaku catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.#CL2#
Ekaku clinches.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Ekaku lands with a right to the head.
Fisher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku won't allow it.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Fisher working aggressively here.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisher working aggressively here. #BC#
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Fisher was not able to check.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fisher cracks Ekaku with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher misses with a body punch
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Fisher slips a jab from Ekaku.
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 John Fisher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
John Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Ekaku steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fisher.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Fisher clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
A jab from Fisher does it's job there.#ROC#Ekaku is rocked!
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Ekaku ducks into an uppercut from Fisher and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake misses with a hook #CL2#
and Ekaku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Drake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Drake lands an uppercut.
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 stalling in the clinch but Drake improves position.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.#T2#
A hook to the body from Ekaku.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Ekaku is trying to stall.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ekaku.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Drake blocks it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku pushes off an throws an elbow but Drake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Drake.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Drake. #T4#
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Drake misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake cracks Ekaku with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ekaku falls to his knees and Drake doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
Dezmond Drake retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Dezmond Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Krenakore throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku slips a jab from Krenakore.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krenakore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krenakore lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Krenakore misses with an uppercut.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
Krenakore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenakore throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krenakore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Krenakore ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Krenakore checks it.
Krenakore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krenakore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krenakore throws a right and a left that Ekaku avoids nicely.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.#T2#
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Krenakore cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku cracks Krenakore with a good jab.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krenakore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Krenakore.
Krenakore cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Krenakore throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Krenakore misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krenakore misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Krenakore moves out of range easily.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krenakore.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Krenakore.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
Krenakore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krenakore throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Krenakore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Krenakore finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Krenakore throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice leg kick.
Krenakore throws a body shot but no joy.
Krenakore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Krenakore uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Mengrire Krenakore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krenakore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Krenakore misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ekaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Krenakore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Krenakore controls his hands.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku controlling the action here for a moment.
Krenakore is leaning against Ekaku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore is trying to break free.
Krenakore avoids the elbow strike from Ekaku, against the cage.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch.
Krenakore throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krenakore misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ekaku motions for Krenakore to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Krenakore backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krenakore avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krenakore was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Krenakore is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Krenakore misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Krenakore missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krenakore backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Krenakore.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore lands a really nice looking cross but Ekaku seems unphased.
Krenakore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Krenakore sets himself, and Ekaku steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku lands with a right hand. #T3#
Krenakore scores with a nice right hand.
Krenakore throws a combination that misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku tests Krenakore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krenakore on the side of the head.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Krenakore.
The fighters circling - Krenakore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krenakore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Krenakore avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Ekaku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku slips a jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Ekaku throws a nice head kick!
Ekaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ekaku cracks Krenakore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku cracks Krenakore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krenakore missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Krenakore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Krenakore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Ekaku defending well as Krenakore loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Ekaku counters by moving into the clinch.
Krenakore being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Krenakore scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krenakore misses with a double jab
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Krenakore scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krenakore throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Krenakore slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook but Krenakore avoids it easily.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krenakore.
Krenakore missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krenakore's sensitive parts.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krenakore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krenakore throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Krenakore misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Krenakore throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Ekaku clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Krenakore is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekaku has double underhooks.
Krenakore tries to circle away but Ekaku has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku gets through Krenakore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Krenakore is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Krenakore blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with the head strike. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Ekaku breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krenakore misses with the combination.
Ekaku tries to counter with a clinch but Krenakore shakes him off and moves away.
Krenakore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Ekaku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Krenakore moves forwards but Ekaku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krenakore misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A relieved looking Satoshi 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: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
Rahamies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses
and Rahamies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Rahamies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Rahamies stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Rahamies appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahamies counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Ekaku misses
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Rahamies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Rahamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahamies.
Rahamies lands with a left to the head.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahamies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ekaku.
Rahamies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahamies can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku presses Rahamies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahamies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahamies lands with a left to the head.
Rahamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rahamies.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahamies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rahamies.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Rahamies lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahamies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahamies controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Rahamies misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahamiess head.
Ekaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Rahamies presses Ekaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekaku.
Rahamies misses with some punches. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahamies.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rahamies.
Rahamies lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahamies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku effectively controlling the action here.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahamies backwards.
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Ekaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahamies seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku is leaning against Rahamies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahamies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekakus head.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahamies or not.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Ekaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku lands a jab.
Ekaku stuns Rahamies with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahamies lands a head kick. Ekaku smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Rahamies tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice cross by Ekaku.#CL2#
Ekaku takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku looking to stall.
Ekaku is working Rahamies over against the cage.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahamies.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahamies blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rahamies.
Ekaku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rahamies up against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
Rahamies pushes Ekaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ekaku lands with a light punch 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 lands a nice uppercut.
Rahamies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Rahamies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahamies.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahamies is keeping busy.
Rahamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Rahamies lands a right hand.
Rahamies digs a right hand into Ekaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku's gas tank.
Rahamies pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahamies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahamies has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rahamies or not.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahamies.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku takes a shot to the head.
Rahamies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Nice body punch from Rahamies - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Rahamies controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rahamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahamies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahamies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahamies backwards.
Rahamies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoshi Ekaku 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ilari Rahamies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies misses with a hook.
Rahamies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Rahamies seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies. #T1#
Ekaku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahamies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body
and Rahamies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahamies.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies throwing a counter right hand but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
Rahamies blocks the body kick.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Ekaku.#T2#
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 a nice looking body shot.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Rahamies counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rahamies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Rahamies stumbling back into the cage.
Rahamies moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku sizes up Rahamies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rahamies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies is looking for a counter combo.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku thinks about the counter body kick.
Ekaku digs a good body shot into Rahamies's ribs.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku cracks Rahamies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahamies swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku works the jab nicely.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Satoshi 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: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drake thinking.
Drake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Drake misses.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Drake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a left to the body.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Ekaku will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ekaku misses with a right hand
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake misses with the combination.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
Ekaku takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku tries to counter with a clinch but Drake shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku.
Drake misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Drake does it's job there.
Ekaku is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Drake avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Drake connects with a jab.#T4#
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ekaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
A nice combination there by Drake. #ROC#Ekaku is rocked!
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses
and Drake counters with a big right hand! Oh Ekaku is in trouble here! Drake follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
Dezmond Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Joshy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Joshy.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekaku avoids the damage to the body.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Joshy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshy controls his hands.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
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!
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head. #T1#
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ekaku gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshy lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshy.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Joshy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshy's gas tank.
Joshy scores a nice knee to the body.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ekaku breaks the clinch.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Joshy.#CL#
Ekaku takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land. #T2#
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku presses Joshy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joshy crunches a lovely knee into Ekaku's ribcage.
Ekaku gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Joshy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Joshy.
Joshy misses with the head strike.
Joshy misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Ekaku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Joshy working Ekaku over with knees to the body.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
A short right from Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshy throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshy.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy tries to land a knee to the head but Ekaku blocks with his arms.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Joshy's ribs.
Joshy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshy with a nice cross.
Joshy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Joshy throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Joshy's knee but Joshy avoids it well.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joshy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joshy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joshy lands a head kick!
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Joshy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy motions for Ekaku to come forward. Joshy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshy's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy. #T1#
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Joshy.
Joshy feints a jab promting Ekaku to slip. Joshy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joshy scores with a body shot.
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku's belly button to the back.
Joshy connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Joshy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy jumps guard but Ekaku stands there with Joshy around his waist. Joshy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku takes a shot to the head.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joshy tries to pull guard but Ekaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshy drops back down to his feet.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Joshy blocking some punches.
Joshy lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Joshy. #T3#
Joshy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a left to the head.
Joshy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku 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.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshy scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Joshy controls the action.
Joshy tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshy fails to pull guard.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam Joshy.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Joshy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands an uppercut.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshy.
Joshy is breathing heavily.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
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!#R3#
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Joshy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Joshy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Joshy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joshy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Joshy misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joshy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Joshy stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ekaku drives through and clinches with Joshy against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku works on Joshy's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshy backwards. #T2#
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ekaku pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku pushes Joshy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoiding damage. #T3#
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshy working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ekaku wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku slowing the pace effectively.
Joshy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshy backwards.
Joshy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Ekaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshy's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshys head.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Ekaku.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A very excited looking Satoshi 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: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
Egyptian misses with the ground and pound.
Egyptian wants to control for a moment but Ekaku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ekaku is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Egyptian jumps into side control!
Egyptian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ekaku will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Egyptian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ekaku's legs.
Egyptian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekaku's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Egyptian controls the position.#T1#
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Egyptian.
Egyptian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ekaku is letting Egyptian control him for a moment.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Egyptian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekaku is trying to escape the position but Egyptian is controlling the position.
Egyptian trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ekaku down.
Egyptian controls the position.
Egyptian wants to take a breather but Ekaku manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Egyptian.
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Egyptian 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.
It looks like Egyptian might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian tries to break free but Ekaku pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Egyptian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ekaku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian 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#
Ekaku misses the jab.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Ekaku misses the body punch #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ekaku dodges the ground and pound from Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away. #SUB2#
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well.
Egyptian just content to control the position.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku wants to control but Egyptian postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Egyptian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Egyptian working the strikes but Ekaku uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Egyptian.
Egyptian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Egyptian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ekaku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Egyptian has Ekaku in his guard.#REVR#
Ishmael Egyptian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Egyptian controlling Ekaku's posture.
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Egyptian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ishmael Egyptian 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian 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 scores with a jab. Egyptian acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Ekaku forces Egyptian back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekaku to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku. #TD2#
Egyptian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Ekaku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Egyptian is working to get back to half guard.
Ekaku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Egyptian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Egyptian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian is trying to maintain the position but Ekaku is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian sneaks back into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to control Ekaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egyptian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Egyptian pulls Ekaku in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses the body punch #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Egyptian in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhao shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
Zhao throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a body kick.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.#T2#
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Zhao checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhao misses with a right hand
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Zhao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhao down.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
A nice combination there by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao misses with a body punch
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku connects with the punch.#CL2#
Ekaku clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku. #T4#
Zhao cracks Ekaku with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
A short uppercut from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to stall but Zhao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zhao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku can turn it around.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku with a hook.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Zhao.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Ekaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Ekaku moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
Ekaku is stalling here.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ekaku has Zhao pressed against the cage.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Ekaku tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ekaku.
Ekaku is stalling here.
A short left from Ekaku. #T2#
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhao tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it. #T3#
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao slowing the pace effectively.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhao has his back to the cage.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Ekaku stalling the fight.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Zhao trying to control the position but instead, Ekaku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhao into the cage.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku. #T4#
Zhao wants to stall.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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.
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#
Zhao misses with the body kick
and Ekaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku moves out of range as Zhao throws a body kick.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Zhao throws a body kick that misses
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zhao's knee momentarily.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Zhao misses with a jab to the body
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhao lands the left hand.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it.
Zhao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses with a hook to the body
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Zhao was not able to check.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Ekaku moves into the clinch.
Ekaku is looking to control Zhao's arms but Zhao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Ekaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhao gets an underhook and turns Ekaku into the cage.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhao or not.
Ekaku scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow. #T3#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
A short right from Zhao.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku. #T4#
Ekaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku presses Zhao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku as the two fighters clinch.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ekaku.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Zhao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhao's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan 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.

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Line misses with a straight right.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Line misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku misses with a low kick. #CL#
Ekaku darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekaku.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku lands a right hand.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
The referee calls for Ekaku to work.
Ekaku lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Line lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ekaku stays in close to Line's body and controls the position.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVB#
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku defends easily.
Line wants to sweep here but Ekaku controlling him for the moment.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Line manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
Ekaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ekaku preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Line 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.
Line is controlling Ekaku's posture.
Line being controlled here, momentarily.
Line controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
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#
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Line.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Line lands.
Ekaku tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Line throws a counter combo.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line blocks a jab.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Line clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Line's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Ekaku throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line with a hook.
Line has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.#T2#
Line tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Line has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekaku pinned against the cage. Ekaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senger Line.
Line misses with a double jab.
Line defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
A jab from Ekaku misses. #T3#
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Line misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Line staying out of range there.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku slips a jab from Line.#T4#
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Line shoots in and drives through. Ekaku sprawls well.
Line takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Line closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Line looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Line up and slammed him! Line can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!
Ekaku tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Line!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Line throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Senger Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Line throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ekaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Line finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Line throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Line's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVR##T1#
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku controlling from the top position.
Line 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.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line is pressing down on Ekaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Line 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.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVB#
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line throws a big elbow that misses.
Line wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving. #T3#
Line throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Line has an active guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass into half guard.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line trying to control from the bottom.
Line missing with punches from the bottom.
Line is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Line wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Line is looking to get back to full guard here but Ekaku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Line is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Line but he's now mounted!
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Senger Line.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 218 Pinkman vs Kwong
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Egyptian throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egyptian defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ekaku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Egyptian to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku keeps Egyptian at a distance using the push kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian with a jab.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.#TD2#
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Ekaku is controlling Egyptian's trapped leg to prevent Egyptian from advancing to side control.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Egyptian is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Egyptian keeps trying to improve his position.
Egyptian throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Egyptian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Egyptian trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Egyptian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egyptian trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Egyptian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egyptian postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku scores with a head kick. Egyptian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku motions for Egyptian to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku cracks Egyptian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Egyptian checks it.
Ekaku walks into a stiff left hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Egyptian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Egyptian shoots in and gets a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Egyptian throws a big right hand that misses.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Egyptian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Egyptian trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian shoots in but no luck this time.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
A lull in the action here.
Egyptian working the ground and pound.
Egyptian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The strikes coming from Egyptian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Egyptian looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ekaku is avoiding damage well.
Egyptian misses with the ground and pound.
Ekaku stops Egyptian from passing to mount.
Egyptian working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Ekaku is trying to control Egyptian's posture but Egyptian avoids it. #T4#
Ekaku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Egyptian is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Egyptian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Egyptian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egyptian is looking to stall here but Ekaku recovers full guard.
Ekaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Egyptian's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ishmael Egyptian 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!#R3#
Egyptian cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Egyptian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku tries to bench press Egyptian off him but Egyptian keeps the position.
Ishmael Egyptian has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ekaku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Egyptian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ekaku!
Egyptian with the ground and pound from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Egyptian throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ekaku because Egyptian loaded up on that one.
Egyptian throws a sloppy strike and Ekaku uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Ekaku has ended up in Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian wants to hit a sweep here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Egyptian there!
Egyptian tries to improve his position but instead Ekaku has taken his back!
Ekaku slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Egyptian right now. #T2#
Ekaku controls the position.
Egyptian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ekaku's guard. Nice work there by Egyptian.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ekaku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ekaku passes into half guard.
Ekaku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Egyptian has a hand on Ekaku's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ekaku takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ekaku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Egyptian is looking to escape.
Ekaku content just to control the position here.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ekaku wants to take Egyptian's back but he can't do it this time.
Egyptian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Egyptian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Egyptian.#T4#
Egyptian is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Egyptian has his hands on Ekaku's head, controlling the position.
Egyptian trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian has his hands on Ekaku's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ishmael Egyptian.
I've got Egyptian 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Ishmael Egyptian!
Our winner, Ishmael Egyptian, 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: DMMA 208 Don vs Magrath 2
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Fujimaro's body. Fujimaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujimaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Ekaku.
We've been informed that Fujimaro 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.
Fujimaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujimaro lands with a straight right. Ekaku didn't see that one coming.
Fujimaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku thumps Fujimaro with a low kick.
Fujimaro is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Ekaku. #T1#
Ekaku throws a low kick but Fujimaro moves out of range easily.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujimaro under the eye.
Fujimaro tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Fujimaro avoids it.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku thumps Fujimaro with a low kick.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Fujimaro 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.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Fujimaro's shoulder, as Fujimaro tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ekaku cracks Fujimaro with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fujimaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fujimaro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fujimaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ekaku - the referee stops the clock and Fujimaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ekaku. Fujimaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fujimaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Fujimaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Fujimaro's belly button to the back.
Fujimaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fujimaro throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujimaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fujimaro throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujimaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fujimaro checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fujimaro.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Fujimaro moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Fujimaro moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujimaro's head backwards.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Fujimaro tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujimaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujimaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimaro is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimaro tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujimaro.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a hook.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Fujimaro.
Decent striking displayed by Fujimaro there.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fujimaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ekaku has got the better of the exchanges.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Fujimaro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Fujimaro lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fujimaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujimaro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku tries to stall but Fujimaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fujimaro is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku. #BC2#
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimaro misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a straight right.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Fujimaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Fujimaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Fujimaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Fujimaro 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.
Fujimaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fujimaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Fujimaro misses with a straight right.
Ekaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fujimaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Fujimaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujimaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ekaku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujimaro off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujimaro ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Fujimaro defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku slips a jab from Fujimaro.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Fujimaro avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku backing away here, and Fujimaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fujimaro lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Fujimaro misses its intended target.
Fujimaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fujimaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.#T4#
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fujimaro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Ekaku lands with a cross.
Fujimaro throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro checks a leg kick.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sone Fujimaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku cracks Fujimaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujimaro. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
Fujimaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a push kick but Ekaku slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimaro misses the target.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fujimaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Fujimaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimaro! But no joy.
Fujimaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Fujimaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Fujimaro slips a jab from Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fujimaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimaro is just out of range.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Fujimaro throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Fujimaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Ekaku swings for the body but Fujimaro moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
A leg kick checked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Fujimaro throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
Fujimaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujimaro 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 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Fujimaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Fujimaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Ekaku.
Fujimaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujimaro.#T4#
Fujimaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fujimaro moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro throws a body kick.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Ekaku throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujimaro.
Ekaku moves out of range as Fujimaro strikes.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ekaku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujimaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sone Fujimaro was interviewed post fight and said 'So you DO fight like a coward! A disgrace on your family!'.

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
O Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku lands with a shot to the body.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekaku needs to keep his hands up - O Malley had a free shot at his head there.
O Malley swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
O Malley avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
Ekaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that O Malley 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.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku scores with a body shot. #T1#
O Malley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and O Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku pushes O Malley away with a front kick.
Ekaku feints and then cracks O Malley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Malley down.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Malley swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
O Malley tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Malley walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
O Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily. #ROC2#Ekaku is rocked!#T2#
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
It looks like Ekaku has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
O Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Jab, jab by O Malley - just one landing.
O Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Oh Ekaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku seems to have got his legs back now.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Malley.
Ekaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped O Malley's head back. #T3#
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks O Malley off balance momentarily.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
O Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Malley cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
O Malley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ekaku to the canvas! Ekaku doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - O Malley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 189 Account vs Pinks 2
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahamies avoided it.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahamies lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Rahamies's leg. Rahamies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahamies should have avoided that one.
Rahamies ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Ekaku lands a head kick!
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Ekaku swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Rahamies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies blocks a jab.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Rahamies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
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 bone on bone clash there as Rahamies blocks the leg kick.
Rahamies tries to bum rush Ekaku with a series of wild strikes but Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahamies scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahamies has time to react.#T2#
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Rahamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Rahamies throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Rahamies moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Rahamies's side.
Ekaku cracks a nice hook into Rahamies's ribs.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Rahamies's side.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Rahamies finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahamies blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Rahamies takes one on the button.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahamies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahamies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Rahamies throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahamies will feel that in the morning.
Rahamies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahamies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku moves out of range as Rahamies strikes.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Rahamies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahamies down.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahamies tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahamies cracks Ekaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Rahamies stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi 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#
Ekaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies lands with an overhand left.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku moves his leg out of the way.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Rahamies.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahamies might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ekaku has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Rahamies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rahamies checks it.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rahamies moves his leg out of the way.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Rahamies didn't see that one coming.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Rahamies.#T2#
Rahamies looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku with a hook.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Rahamies checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahamies as he connects with a hook.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
Rahamies avoids a kick to the body.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rahamies moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Ekaku lands but Rahamies takes it in his stride.
Rahamies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head. #T3#
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rahamies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku thumps Rahamies with a low kick.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahamies! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Rahamies throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Rahamies only half commits.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies blocks the body kick.
Rahamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Rahamies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Rahamies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rahamies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Ilari Rahamies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Ekaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahamies in the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Ekaku throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Rahamies's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahamies takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.#T1#
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rahamies checks a leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Rahamies saw that one coming.
Rahamies feints a counter leg kick.
Rahamies moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahamies.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahamies can do to turn this around?
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Rahamies takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target. #T2#
Ekaku with a jab.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku cracks Rahamies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Rahamies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahamies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekaku.
Ekaku lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahamies momentarily.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku cracks Rahamies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.#T3#
Rahamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahamies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku works the jab nicely.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Rahamies looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Nice shot lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Rahamies moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahamies throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a body kick.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahamies's sensitive parts.
Rahamies throws a right and a left that Ekaku avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rahamies's head.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahamies avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku ducks right into an uppercut from Grant.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Grant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku under the eye.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Grant finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Ekaku defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Grant 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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ekaku throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant lands a nice hook to Ekaku's body. Ekaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Grant.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekaku in the body.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice body punch from Grant.
Grant tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a head kick that Ekaku semi-blocks.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku should have avoided that one.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant 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 mush.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.#T3#
Ekaku scores with a head kick.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Grant.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Grant works over Ekaku's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Grant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Grant misses with the combination.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Grant throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Grant.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ekaku misses
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a straight right. #T1#
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku misses with a double jab
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Grant works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by Grant.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.#T2#
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands the left hand.
Grant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Grant throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Grant.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grant.
Ekaku scores with a head kick. Grant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Grant down.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Grant in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Grant tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grant sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Ekaku misses
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Grant rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku is working Grant over against the cage.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku is stalling here. #BC2#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aubrey Grant 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#
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Grant.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Ekaku thinks about countering with a head kick.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Grant.
Ekaku wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily. #T1#
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Grant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with a looping right.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Grant.#T2#
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Grant misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Grant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
Grant slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Grant slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grant.
Grant tests Ekaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Ekaku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Grant.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Grant moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Ekaku's torso.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Ekaku drops his hands momentarily and Grant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Grant motions for Ekaku to come forward. Grant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku scores with a nice body kick.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aubrey Grant.
I've got Grant 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aubrey Grant!
A very excited looking Aubrey Grant 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: DMMA 173 Panda vs Schults 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Kofel pushes him off.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kofel is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kofel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ekaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Ekaku tries to clinch up.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kofel will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Ekaku sizes up Kofel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku lands with a cross. #CL#
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kofel breaks the clinch.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Kofel tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Kofel moved away.
Good work by Kofel as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kofel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku's head.
Ekaku lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
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.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Kofel's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kofel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Kofel shakes it off.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Kofel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Kofel circles away.
Ekaku lands a head kick. Kofel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Kofel throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kofel.
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Kofel's body. Kofel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kofel throws a body kick. #T3#
Kofel tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Ekaku tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku cracks Kofel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kofel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Kofel punishes Ekaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kofel swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kofel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
Kofel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku motions for Kofel to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Kofel's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
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.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kofel throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Kofel pushes him off.
Ekaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Kofel checks it.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
A jab from Ekaku misses. #T1#
Kofel thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kofel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Kofel avoided it.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Kofel's head.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kofel misses the jab.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with the left hand. Kofel knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kofel's head.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Kofel scores with a four punch combination!
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Kofel's defenses.
Ekaku tries to clinch there but Kofel circles away.
Kofel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Kofel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kofel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel looks to land a body kick but Ekaku moved away.
Kofel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Kofel moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Kofel as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Kofel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
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.
Kofel moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick. #T4#
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kofel takes a step back to recover.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Kofel throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel misses with a leg kick.
Kofel checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Kofel.
Kofel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Kofel in a clinch.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kofels head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kofel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Kofel is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kofel throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Kofel is looking to land body kicks.
Kofel defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku avoids the head kick by Kofel.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kofel if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses. #T1#
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel moves out of range of the body kick.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kofel checks it well.
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Kofel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kofel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Kofel stuns Ekaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Kofel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kofel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kofel throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kofel 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 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Kofel slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a hook.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kofel. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kofel cracks a nice hook into Ekaku's ribs.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Kofel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Kofel lands a nice looking body kick.
Kofel jabs at Ekaku's body.#CL#
Ekaku moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ekaku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Kofel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
Kofel misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kofel. Kofel obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Ekaku catches Kofel right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Kofel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Kofel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kofel.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kofel misses.
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Kofel misses with a double jab.
Kofel looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kofel.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Kofel's front leg but catches the back leg as Kofel tries to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kofel can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.

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 Satoshi Ekaku.
Well Ekaku 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A very excited looking Satoshi 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: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Ekaku cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Jackson checks the leg kick.#T1#
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ekaku throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Ekaku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson 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.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Jackson.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Ekaku doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ekaku's defenses.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jackson 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 Jackson.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Jackson throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.#T2#
Ekaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Ekaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Ekaku with a nice cross.#CL#
Ekaku instigates a clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson jumps guard but Ekaku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ekaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard but Ekaku stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ekaku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Ekaku defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ekaku controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ekaku scores with a nice head shot.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ekaku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku on the side of the head.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Donk. Ekaku catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Ekaku slips a jab from Jackson.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Ekaku misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.#T3#
Ekaku lands a front kick.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku is wise to it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Jackson slips a jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekaku. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skippy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Satoshi 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: DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Ekaku lands a high kick!
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mack rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
Ekaku lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Mack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Mack 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.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.#ROC#Mack is rocked!
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Ekaku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Mack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook
and Mack counters with a left and a right that stings Ekaku.
A big right from Mack misses.
Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mack lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mack - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Mack working aggressively here.
Mack digs a right hand into Ekaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekaku's gas tank.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ekaku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Mack.
Ekaku blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekaku lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mack blocks a body shot from Ekaku. #T3#
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mack.
Ekaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ekaku.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ekaku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mack lands a body punch.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ekaku - that landed with a thud.
Ekaku scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mack blocks an uppercut.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Ekaku missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Ekaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku lands with a right to the head.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
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 Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mack staying out of range there.
Kain Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mack checks it.
Mack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Mack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mack slips under a jab from Ekaku.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
It looks like Ekaku has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Mack saw that one coming.
Mack checks a leg kick.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Mack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mack moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack 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 misses with an uppercut
and Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there #CL2#
and Mack counters by clinching up.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Ekaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack misses with some punches.
Satoshi Ekaku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku has Mack pressed against the cage.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Ekaku lands a body punch.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mack.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku is pushing Mack up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage. #T3#
Ekaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Ekaku.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ekaku.
Mack stops a takedown attempt from Ekaku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Mack lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Ekaku decides to pull guard.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ekaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ekaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Mack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Mack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ekaku actively working from the bottom here.
Ekaku wants to control but Mack is keeping busy.
Ekaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Mack counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ekaku
and Mack counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Mack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mack down. #CL2#
Mack rushes Ekaku and presses him up against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a right to the head.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Mack.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mack tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mack blocks an elbow strike from Ekaku.
Ekaku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mack tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Mack back against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Mack working aggressively here.
Ekaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
Mack dodges an elbow strike from Ekaku.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Ekaku is leaning against Mack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Ekaku looking to stall.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Ekaku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mack has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Mack dodges an elbow strike from Ekaku.
A body shot lands from Ekaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mack lands a shoulder strike.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Ekaku taking a breather.
Mack avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow. #T3#
Mack misses with some punches.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mack swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mack gets through Ekaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
A short right from Ekaku on the inside.
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage. #T4#
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku lands a left hand.
Mack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ekaku.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mack avoiding damage as Ekaku throws knees to the body.
Ekaku looking to stall.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack has had enough of the clinch but Ekaku keeps him there for the moment.
Mack lands a shot to the body.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
A left hand lands to the body for Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack misses with a body punch.

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 Satoshi Ekaku.
Well Ekaku 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Pardi.
Pardi throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Pardi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pardi misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku slips a jab from Pardi.
Ekaku moves out of range as Pardi strikes.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pardi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pardi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pardi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Pardi scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pardi looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pardi ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Pardi throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Pardi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pardi tries to avoid it. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Ekaku. Beautiful body shot.
Ekaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pardi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pardi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Pardi blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pardi misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Kristof Pardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Pardi misses the jab.
Pardi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pardi on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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!
Pardi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Pardi coming out on top.#T2#
A jab from Pardi misses.
Pardi misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick.
Pardi misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku flicks out a counter leg kick but Pardi steps away.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pardi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Pardi.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pardi throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Pardi.
Pardi throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pardi.
Pardi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Pardi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pardi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Pardi looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Pardi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pardi takes one to the chin there.
Pardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Pardi throws a poor cross that misses
and Pardi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Pardi is rocked!
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Oh Pardi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pardi lands a really nice looking cross but Ekaku seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pardi throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pardi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Pardi throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pardi misses with a straight right.
Ekaku slips a jab from Pardi.
Ekaku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pardi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Pardi throws a right hand that misses
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Pardi.
Ekaku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ekaku tries to move into range but Pardi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pardi throws a big shot that misses.
Pardi looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pardi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pardi misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Pardi shrugs it off.
Pardi is breathing heavily.
Pardi throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi 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#
Ekaku scores with a spinning back kick!
Pardi avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Pardi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pardi misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku moves out of range as Pardi strikes.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Ekaku catches Pardi right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
Pardi swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Pardi was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pardi misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Pardi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pardi tries to avoid it.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pardi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Pardi misses the jab.#T1#
Pardi throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Ekaku cracks Pardi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ekaku has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pardi to stand back up!
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Pardi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Pardi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pardi throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku throws a jab when Pardi was well out of range.#KD2#
Ekaku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pardi sprawling to the canvas! Pardi 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?!
Pardi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Pardi misses with an uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a huge left! Pardi 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 Pardi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoshi Ekaku!
A very excited looking Satoshi 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.
Kristof Pardi was interviewed post fight and said 'That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense (https://youtu.be/OhbPPy4TuYI)'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Drake thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Drake.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Drake jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drake 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 slips under a jab.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ekaku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drake.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Drake is rocked!
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekaku misses its target.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Ekaku misses. #T2#
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku lands a jab.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Drake checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drake checks a leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake jabs Ekaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Ekaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku misses with a body shot
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Drake misses with a double jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Drake cracks Ekaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drake to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drake looks to clinch but Ekaku throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drake taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Satoshi Ekaku!
Our winner, Satoshi 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: DMMA 145 Niculescu vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Phontana clinches up against the cage.
Phontana lands a left hand.
Phontana tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Phontana back against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Phontana controls the action.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phontana is keeping busy.
Ekaku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Phontana controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phontana or not.
Ekaku trying to stall but Phontana improves his position.
A hook to the body from Phontana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Come on Phontana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Phontana.
Phontana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phontana struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Phontana is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
I was talking to Ekaku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Phontana lands an uppercut.
Phontana tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Phontana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Phontana.
Phontana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ekaku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phontana throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phontanas head.
Phontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ekaku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Phontana misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phontana.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phontana struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekaku controls his hands.
Ekaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Phontana 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!
Phontana blocks an uppercut.
Phontana is looking to control Ekaku's arms but Ekaku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phontana has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Phontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Phontana moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Phontana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Phontana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Phontana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a jab to Phontana's midsection.
Phontana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phontana is looking to clinch.
Ekaku tries to work over Phontana's front leg with a kick but Phontana checks it.
Phontana moves out of range of the body kick.
Phontana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phontana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phontana wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phontana misses with a hook.
Phontana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ekaku finds it's way through Phontana's defenses. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Phontana.
Phontana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phontana.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phontana looks for the body kick but Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phontana looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Phontana lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Phontana is rocked!
Ekaku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Phontana! Ekaku dives in looking to finish! Phontana is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Phony Phontana had this to say: 'Every Day Above Ground Is A Good Day.'.

Event: DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekelund throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Ekelund saw that one coming.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a left to the body.
Ekelund throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Ekelund's shoulder, as Ekelund tries to avoid the shot.
Ekelund misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekelund lands the left hand.
Ekelund lands with a hook. Ekaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekelund lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Ekaku wants to slow Ekelund down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekaku walks into a left hand.
Ekelund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekelund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekelund looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekelund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekelund misses with a right hand
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Dick Ekelund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekelund is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Ekelund misses with a combination
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Ekelund 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekelund scores with a one two! Ekaku had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekelund. That snapped Ekaku's head back.
Ekelund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Ekelund's head back.
Ekelund ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekelund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekelund moves to clinch but Ekaku breaks away
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku is looking to slow Ekelund down with leg kicks. #T3##CL#
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Ekaku in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ekelund scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ekaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Ekelund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku stalling in the clinch.
Ekelund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Ekaku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Ekaku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekelund throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekelund slips a straight right by Ekaku.#T4##CL#
Ekelund instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ekelund.
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 will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ekelund up against the cage.
Ekelund lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to control Ekelund's arms but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekelund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards. #BC2#
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekelund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekelund swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekelund seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku thumps Ekelund with a low kick.
Ekelund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Dick Ekelund 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#
Ekelund lands with a nice combination. Ekaku backs away looking to recover.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Ekelund takes the fight into the clinch.
Ekelund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Stalling in the clinch from Ekaku.
Ekelund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku wants to stall.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku takes a shot to the head.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Dick Ekelund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ekaku is struggling to control the position.
Ekaku trying to control the position but instead, Ekelund has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekaku into the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
As Ekaku tries to get set, Ekelund tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekaku manages to avoid the attempt.
Ekelund tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Ekelund was not able to check.
Ekaku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ekelund misses with a few strikes there.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekelund wants to clinch
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekelund throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekaku counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Ekelund forces Ekaku back against the cage and clinches.
Ekaku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ekaku slows down the pace here. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to control Ekelund's arms but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekelund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekelund as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Ekelund misses.
Ekelund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekelund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekelund lands a jab to the nose.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away. #T3#
Ekelund misses with a straight left.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ekaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekelund thinking.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekelund misses with a body shot
and Ekaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekelund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ekaku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekelund somewhat.#T4#
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ekelund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.
Ekelund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Ekelund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekelund wants to clinch
and Ekaku counters with an inside leg kick.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Ekelund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Ekelund will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekelund doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekaku circles away.
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
Ekaku stalling in the clinch.
Ekelund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku stalling.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekelund is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Ekelund misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ekelund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku stalling in the clinch but Ekelund improves position.
Ekaku looking to stall.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekelund letting Ekaku take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekelund scores with a hook.
Ekelund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekelund wants to clinch but Ekaku slips to the side
and Ekaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Ekaku finds it's target.#CL#
Ekelund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns Ekaku into the cage.
Ekaku is looking to control Ekelund's arms but Ekelund gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
Ekaku is trying to stall.
Ekaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekaku stalling in the clinch but Ekelund improves position.
A short right from Ekelund on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Ekelund prevents Ekaku from breaking the clinch.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Ekaku effectively controlling the action here.
Ekaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Ekaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Ekaku is avoiding it.
Ekaku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dick Ekelund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ekelund checks a low kick from Ekaku.
As Ekaku tries to get set, Ekelund tries to push him back and clinch up but Ekaku manages to avoid the attempt.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekelund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekelund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away. #T4#
Ekelund throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekelund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekelund swings widly with a right hand
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekelund throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekelund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ekelund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satoshi Ekaku.
I think Ekelund 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Ekelund!
Dick Ekelund thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Battleby walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Battleby pushes Ekaku away with a front kick.
Battleby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Battleby digs a good hook to Ekaku's body.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku lands a nice shot to the body.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Battleby.
Battleby throws a body kick that misses.
Battleby lands an overhand right.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.#T1#
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby takes one on the button.
Ekaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battleby connects with a right hand. Ekaku shakes it off.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick
and Battleby counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku with a hook.
Battleby drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekaku.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Battleby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Battleby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Battleby 's knee.
Ekaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battleby on the side of the head.
Battleby on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby backing away here, and Ekaku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Battleby looks to throw a body kick
and Ekaku counters with a good, hard body kick but Battleby shrugs it off.
Battleby tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Battleby misses with a double jab
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Battleby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekaku moves in close and cracks Battleby with a massive right hand! Battleby, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ekaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satoshi Ekaku!
Satoshi Ekaku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
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. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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!#REVB#
Lucas Iv is trying to keep Ekaku in close. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #T4#
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. #TD#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#TD#
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.#REVB#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ekaku 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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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#TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
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.

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Ekaku sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Ekaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov 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 misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Kersikov 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.
Ekaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.#T1#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekaku as he connects with a hook.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Ekaku lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekaku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Ekaku's front leg but catches the back leg as Ekaku tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Ekaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Kersikov.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekaku avoided it.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Ekaku misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ekaku, pushing him back against the cage.
Ekaku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ekaku just leaning against Kersikov, taking a breather.
Ekaku receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ekaku is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekaku has his back to the cage.
Ekaku tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Ekaku back against the cage.
Ekaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ekaku controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Ekaku's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Satoshi Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Ekaku.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Ekaku.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by 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!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Ekaku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Ekaku walks into a jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Kersikov gets a clinch.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.#T4#
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 is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Ekaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ekaku down.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku moved away.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov slips under a jab.#T1#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
Kersikov tries a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Ekaku misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Kersikov throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku scores with a body shot.
Kersikov cracks Ekaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekaku on the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot. #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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ekaku slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov clobbers Ekaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.#T4#
Ekaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekaku's knee momentarily.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Ekaku throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov wants to slow Ekaku down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Kersikov clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekaku.
Ekaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ekaku just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.

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 Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Marko Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Donk. Ekaku catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson lands with a kick to the temple. Ekaku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Swanson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Swanson throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson motions for Ekaku to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekaku swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Ekaku lands.#T2#
Ekaku scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Ekaku tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Swanson takes one on the button.
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson 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 checks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku will feel that in the morning.
Ekaku thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Ekaku.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Ekaku keeps Swanson at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson 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 with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs. #CL#
Swanson drives through and clinches with Ekaku against the cage.
Swanson is working Ekaku over against the cage.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku looking to stall. #T2#
Ekaku is trying to stall.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling the position.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Swanson throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Swanson 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 works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Swanson instigates a clinch.
Swanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku trying to control the position but instead, Swanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekaku into the cage.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swanson as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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 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 ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
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.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku with a jab.
Swanson is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Swanson gets a clinch.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku won't allow it.
Swanson tries to break free but Ekaku pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Ekaku dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Some wild striking there from Swanson. #T3#
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Swanson 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.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
A solid body kick from Swanson. #T4#
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
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.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacques Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekaku's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.

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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew 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.
In defeat, Jacques Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: DMMA 77: Muromets vs Kiryu
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lucas Iv counters with a takedown into side control.
Lucas Iv looking to control but instead Ekaku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ekaku is staying active underneath Lucas Iv, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Lucas Iv connects with a nice short shot to Ekaku's temple.
Lucas Iv with the ground and pound but Ekaku uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lucas Iv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas Iv distracts Ekaku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely. #T1#
Ekaku pulls Lucas Iv in close to prevent any damage.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lucas Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucas Iv working some strikes from top position.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv 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#
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.#SUB#
Lucas Iv working for a triangle but Ekaku defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there. #T3#
Lucas Iv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 pulls Ekaku in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lucas Iv is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas Iv scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas Iv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku defends well and Lucas Iv ends up having to push Ekaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku is pushing Lucas Iv up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Lucas Iv gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ekaku 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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv trying to move into half guard but instead Ekaku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lucas Iv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekaku's waist but Ekaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucas Iv off to one side.
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas Iv is just out of range.
Ekaku lands with a nice body kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.
Lucas Iv dives in and grabs Ekaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ekaku pushes down on Lucas Iv's head and hops out.
Lucas Iv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucas Iv avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Lucas Iv changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas Iv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lucas Iv moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ekaku.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekaku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ekaku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Lucas Iv looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ekaku!
Lucas Iv working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ekaku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lucas Iv is working Ekaku over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ekaku is trying to control Lucas Iv's posture but Lucas Iv avoids it.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Lucas Iv crashes against the mat.
Ekaku takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucas Iv working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes. #T2#
Ekaku taking a bit of punishment here - Lucas Iv scoring with strikes.
Lucas Iv throws an elbow but Ekaku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lucas Iv is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lucas Iv throws an elbow but Ekaku slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku regains half guard, as Lucas Iv was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Lucas Iv seems content to control.
Lucas Iv is stalling here. Ekaku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lucas Iv seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ekaku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lucas Iv seems a little lost for a moment, as Ekaku dominates the positioning.#T3#
Lucas Iv is looking to reverse the position.
Ekaku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucas Iv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucas Iv is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Ekaku postures up.
Lucas Iv is trying to control but Ekaku passes into side control! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucas Iv is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv is trying to control Ekaku's posture but Ekaku avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satoshi Ekaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Lucas Iv fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekaku to the ground. Lucas Iv is now in Ekaku's guard.
Lucas Iv postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekaku has Lucas Iv pulled in close to control his posture.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv is working Ekaku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucas Iv is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku is in guard.#REVB#
Lucas Iv can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ekaku controls the pace.#T1#
Lucas Iv is pulling down on Ekaku's head to control his posture.
Lucas Iv wants to improve his position but instead Ekaku has moved into half guard.
Lucas Iv is trying to control but can't.
Lucas Iv wants to control the action here but instead Ekaku manages to pass to full mount!
Lucas Iv is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ekaku content just to control the position here.
Lucas Iv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ekaku avoids the attempt from Lucas Iv to control.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucas Iv is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Lucas Iv is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekaku has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Ekaku controlling from mount.
Lucas Iv really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ekaku controlling from mount.
Frank Lucas Iv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucas Iv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv is working hard here to advance position.
Lucas Iv wants to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas Iv is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
A relieved looking Satoshi 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: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ekaku.
Rizzo attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.#TD#
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rizzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ekaku is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Rizzo looking to control but instead Ekaku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekaku to regain full guard. #T1#
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku being controlled here, momentarily.
Rizzo postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rizzo throws an elbow that misses. Ekaku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rizzo's guard. Nice move by Ekaku!#REVB#
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform me that Ekaku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Rizzo 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. #T2#
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Ekaku is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A low kick from Ekaku is predictable there #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
That's time! Rizzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekaku lands a head kick. Rizzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rizzo blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rizzo misses the target.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Rizzo misses with a looping left.
Rizzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekaku scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku looking to control.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo 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#
Rizzo is trying to keep Ekaku in close. #T2##SUB#
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rizzo working for submissions but it's allowed Ekaku to get to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rizzo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ekaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Rizzo avoids it.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
Rizzo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Rizzo.
Rizzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Rizzo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo moves out of range as Ekaku throws a body kick.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku feints a counter leg kick.
Rizzo avoids a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Ekaku swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Rizzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzo tries to avoid it.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rizzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekaku's guard.#T1#
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku pulls Rizzo in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Ekaku thinks about the counter body kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Rizzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rizzo swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo is wise to it.#TD#
Rizzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku is staying active underneath Rizzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rizzo, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!

Event: ENIGMA 15
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Ekaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Donk. Ashbourne Jr catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses
and Ashbourne Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashbourne Jr jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ashbourne Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku tries to land a body kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku looks for the body kick but Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hook to the body.
It looks like Ashbourne Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ekaku throws a leg kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ashbourne Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ashbourne Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a shot to the body.
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 Ashbourne Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashbourne Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ashbourne Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Ashbourne Jr's leg. Ashbourne Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr 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 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashbourne Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashbourne Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku throws a leg kick
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Ashbourne Jr avoids it.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Ashbourne Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Ashbourne Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a straight right.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a combination. Ekaku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Ekaku is rocked!
Ashbourne Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashbourne Jr finish him?
Ashbourne Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Ekaku with a vicious hook! Ekaku is down but not out! Ashbourne Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
After the big win, Dave Ashbourne Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Â© Trap House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFC FN: Cortez v Scarce
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Scannon.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Scannon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekaku momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Scannon missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scannon, as that shot connected.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
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.
Scannon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to slow Scannon down with leg kicks.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Scannon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scannon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scannon looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku is looking to slow Scannon down with leg kicks.
Scannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Scannon stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Scannon does it's job there.
Scannon 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.
Nice body kick from Ekaku.
Scannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scannon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Scannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Scannon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Scannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scannon's knee momentarily.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Scannon. Those never looked like landing.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekaku lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Scannon misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Scannon scores with a jab to the head.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scannon 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.
Scannon throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Scannon.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scannon.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Scannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Scannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scannon swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scannon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scannon stalks Ekaku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekaku's face. Ekaku staggers backwards, shaken.
Scannon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scannon throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku flicks out a counter leg kick but Scannon steps away.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Scannon misses its intended target.
Scannon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scannon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scannon throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Scannon shrugs it off though.
A big left from Scannon misses.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Scannon shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Scannon misses its intended target.
Scannon lands a jab.
Scannon throws a series of punches but Ekaku avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Scannon in the body.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Ekaku tries to move into range but Scannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scannon will feel that in the morning.
Scannon looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
No joy there for Scannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekaku lands a front kick.
Scannon throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Scannon misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Scannon 's knee.
Scannon throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scannon if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Scannon's side.
Scannon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku!
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scannon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scannon misses with a looping left.
Donk. Scannon catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi 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 is looking to slow Scannon down with leg kicks.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scannon misses with a left hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
A big right from Scannon misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Scannon.
Scannon throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Scannon shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scannon throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Scannon throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Scannon misses with a combination
and Ekaku finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Scannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Scannon throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scannon lands with a right hand.
Scannon misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scannon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scannon. That did some damage!
Scannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scannon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Scannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ekaku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Scannon 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.
Scannon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekaku eats them both and turns towards Scannon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ekaku slips under a jab from Scannon.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Scannon throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Scannon.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Scannon.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Scannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Scannon tries to avoid it.
Scannon throws a shot to the body.
Scannon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ekaku counters with a low kick, right behind Scannon 's knee.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scannon.
Ekaku is trying to counter with his kicks.
Scannon throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scannon takes a step back to recover.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Scannon. #T3#
Scannon lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku defending well as Scannon loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to slow Scannon down with leg kicks.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scannon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku keeps Scannon at a distance using the push kick.
Scannon looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Scannon throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Scannon throws an off balance right hand
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.
Scannon misses with a looping right.
Scannon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scannon misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Scannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku flicks out a counter leg kick but Scannon steps away.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Scannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scannon lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku's head back.
Ekaku scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Decent striking displayed by Scannon there.
Scannon throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku's shoulder, as Ekaku tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Scannon throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid 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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scannon.
Scannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku slips a jab from Scannon.
Scannon swinging wildly here.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Scannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Scannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Scannon throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scannon checks a leg kick.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scannon.
A big right from Scannon misses.
Ekaku lands a leg kick that knocks Scannon off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Scannon misses the body punch
and Ekaku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scannon's knee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Scannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Scannon stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Scannon is wise to it.
Scannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku defending well as Scannon loads up on a big left hand.
Scannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scannon throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Scannon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Decent striking displayed by Scannon there.
Scannon throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Scannon does no damage.
Scannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scannon.
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Scannon missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Scannon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ekaku thows a body kick. Scannon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Scannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scannon down.
Scannon misses with a straight left.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lou Scannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Scannon's side.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scannon.
Scannon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Scannon misses the target. #T4#
Ekaku slips under a jab from Scannon.
Scannon misses with an uppercut.
Scannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Scannon.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekaku is looking to slow Scannon down with leg kicks.
Scannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku delivers a nice body kick.
Scannon looks to land a combination but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekaku defending well as Scannon loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ekaku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scannon misses with a hook
and Ekaku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekaku. Scannon shrugs it off though.
Ekaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ekaku connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ekaku - that will leave a mark!
Mango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Mango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Mango takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mango throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mango avoids it.
Mango misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ekaku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mango.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Mango dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mango tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku motions for Mango to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mango looking to score a takedown here. Ekaku is defending well but Mango drives through and ends up in Ekaku's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mango wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.#T1#
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku controlling Mango's posture.
Ekaku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku defends well and Mango ends up having to push Ekaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Mango.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekaku's waist but Ekaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mango off to one side.
Ekaku is looking to slow Mango down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Mango checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mango. That did some damage!
Mango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mango checks it well.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mango sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mango misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Ekaku. #T3#
Mango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku is looking to slow Mango down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Mango closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mango lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Mango from controlling successfully.
Mango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mango tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Ekaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mango throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Mango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ekaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku has managed to get both his arms back between Mango's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Mango shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Mango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku is not content to let Mango control the position.
Mango throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mango working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Mango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Mango staying calm.#SUB2#
Mango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Mango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mango trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Mango has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mango tries for a kimura but Ekaku is defending well.
Mango working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes.
Mango wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mango on the ground.
Mango misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mango duly obliges.
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mango.
Mango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Mango.
A bone on bone clash there as Mango blocks the leg kick.
Mango blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Mango checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Mango unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mango wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mango avoids it.
Mango takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mango sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Mango.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mango wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku wants to hit a sweep here but Mango passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekaku there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mango tries to control but Ekaku wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Mango 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mango tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mango takes a step back to recover.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Mango tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Mango has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mango and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Mango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mango shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Mango 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 thows a leg kick but Mango checks it #TD2#
and Mango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku pulls Mango in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku looking to control. #T1#
Mango wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku controls Mango momentarily but Mango frees himself.
Mango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mango trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mango 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.
Mango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Mango takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku wants to slow Mango down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Mango.
Johnny Mango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mango misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Mango.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Mango checks the leg kick.
Mango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mango checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Mango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mango steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Mango's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ekaku defends it nicely.#T3#
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Mango.
Mango trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Mango keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Mango. #T4##SUB2#
Mango is trying to work for a kimura but Ekaku is defending well.
Mango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Mango is working for an americana but Ekaku has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mango was thinking about the submission.
Mango is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku is in guard.#REVR#
Mango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mango 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
After winning the bout, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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