PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Takaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits. Celek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 40 oz. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Takaki
vs
Celek

177 cm
24
155 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
31
164 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celek fails with a takedown attempt.
Takaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Celek.
Celek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Celek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takaki scores with a kick to the body.
Takaki connects with a high kick.
Celek slips a jab and a cross from Takaki.
Takaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Celek.
Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Celek looks for a takedown but Takaki sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takaki slips a jab from Celek.
Takaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Celek looks to throw the jab but Takaki is out of range.
Celek takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses.
Takaki cracks Celek with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Celek.
Takaki throws a push kick but Celek slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Celek.
Celek throws a body punch but Takaki moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takaki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Celek.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Celek.
Takaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Takaki lands with an overhand left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Celek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Takaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Celek. Those never looked like landing.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takehiko Takaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takaki jabs Celek right on the nose. Celek blinks but takes it well.

Celek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Celek is in Takaki's guard.
Celek looks gassed!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Takaki kicks Celek off and gets to his feet.
Celek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Celek misses its intended target.
Celek lands a leg kick that knocks Takaki off balance momentarily.
Takaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Celek.
A chopping leg kick lands by Celek.
Takaki scores with a nice head shot.
Takaki throws a nice head kick!
Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Celek moves out of range easily.
Takaki lands with an overhand left.
Celek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takaki.
Takaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Celek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Celek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Takaki slams his shin into Celek's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek shoots in but Takaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Celek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takaki can pounce on him.
Takaki scores with a jab. Celek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Celek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Takaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Celek off the cage and back into range.
Takaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Celek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takaki scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celek misses the jab.
Takaki lands with a cross.
Takaki scores with a shot to the body.
Brent Celek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Takaki tries to land a front kick but Celek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki works the jab nicely.
Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaki drops his hands momentarily and Celek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Celek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Celek.
Takaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takaki.
Takaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Celek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Celek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Celek throws an overhand right that lands on Takaki's shoulder, as Takaki tries to avoid the shot.
Celek looks to land a left hand but Takaki moved out of range nicely.
Takaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takaki.
Takaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celek.
Takaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Celek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takehiko Takaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Celek throws a looping overhand right but Takaki ducks down to avoid it.
Brent Celek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Celek misses with a double jab.
Celek tries to score with a low kick but Takaki moves his leg out of the way.
Celek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Celek avoids the body shot from Takaki.
Celek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Celek wants to slow Takaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Celek blocks the body kick.
Celek misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaki throws a head kick that Celek semi-blocks.
Takaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Celek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takaki.
Takaki lands with a cross.
Celek throws a right and a left that Takaki avoids nicely.
Celek is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaki scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki throws a series of punches but Celek moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Takaki. Beautiful body shot.
Takaki connects with a looping right hand.
Takaki cracks Celek with an open hand slap.
Celek throws a low kick, looking for Takaki's leg but Takaki calmly moves out of range.
Takehiko Takaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takaki. That's going to slow Celek down.
Takaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Celek can do to turn this around?
Takaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takaki jabs at Celek's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celek slips a jab and a cross from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a head kick.
Celek tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Celek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takaki. Takaki obviously looking to wear him down.

Takaki drives through and clinches with Celek against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Takaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Celek avoids it.
Celek takes a shot to the head.
Takaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Celeks head.
Takaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Celek backwards.
Takaki has Celek pressed against the cage, preventing Celek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takaki.
Takaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Celek is trying to push Takaki away but Takaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Celek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takaki lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Takaki.
Celek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Takaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Celek steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaki. That one must have hurt.
Celek blocks a head kick by Takaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki lands a high kick!
A jab from Takaki finds it's way through Celek's defenses.
Celek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Celek.
Takaki keeps Celek at a distance using the push kick.
Takaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaki, right into the meat.
Celek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takaki. Takaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Takaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Celek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Celek dodges the punch combination from Takaki.
Celek throws a looping overhand right but Takaki ducks down to avoid it.
Takaki scores with a one two! Celek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takaki scores with a nice head shot.
Takaki punishes Celek's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Celek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takaki - the referee stops the clock and Celek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takaki. Celek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takaki throws a front kick that sends Celek stumbling back into the cage.
Takaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takaki keeps Celek at a distance using the push kick.
Celek takes one to the side of the head.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Takaki clinches.
Takaki lands an elbow inside that Celek shrugs off.
Takaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Takaki breaks the clinch.
Celek wants to land a leg kick but Takaki is out of range.
Takaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Celek.
Celek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takehiko Takaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Celek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takaki delivers a nice body kick.
Takaki throws a series of punches but Celek avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Celek.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Celek takes a step back to recover.
Celek avoids the head kick by Takaki.
Celek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaki.

Takaki takes the fight into the clinch.

Takaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Celek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takaki throws a low kick but Celek moves out of range easily.
Takaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Celek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Celek moves out of range as Takaki throws a body kick.
Takaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Celek finds it's way round the side to connect with Takaki's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek checks a low kick from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a head kick.
Celek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Celek throws a sloppy body shot
and Takaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Takaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Celek swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaki.
Celek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaki feints and then cracks Celek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Celek down.
Celek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Celek finds it's target.
Takaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Celek's sensitive parts.
Celek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takaki defends it nicely.
That kick from Takaki tenderised Celek's leg. Celek is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Takaki tenderised Celek's leg. Celek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takehiko Takaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takehiko Takaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Celek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Takaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Celek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takaki stuns Celek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Takaki instigates a clinch.
Celek can't break the clinch.
Takaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Celek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Celek is trying to drag Takaki to the mat but Takaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek tries to score a body lock takedown but Takaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Celek can't break the clinch.
Celek wants to break free but Takaki has control.
Celek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Celek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Takaki misses.
Celek throws a jab but it's blocked by Takaki.
Takaki scores with a nice body kick.
Takaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brent Celek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Celek.
Celek misses with a body shot.
Takaki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takaki misses with a double jab.
Celek misses with a wild body shot.
Celek throws a hook to the side of Takaki's head but Takaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaki, right into the meat.
Takaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Celek.
Takaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Celek misses with a straight right.
Takaki lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaki throws a good cross that connects.
Takaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Celek throws a hook but Takaki blocks it.
Takaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Takaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takaki, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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