PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Takaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dalit
vs
Takaku

173 cm
26
164 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

164 cm
26
159 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Dalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daisuke Takaku!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dalit misses.
Dalit misses with a body shot.

Dalit moves into range and clinches up with Takaku.
Dalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takaku backwards.

Dalit breaks from the clinch.

Dalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalit lands a hook that snaps the head of Takaku backwards.
Takaku tries to stall but Dalit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Dalit on the inside.
Takaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dalit is keeping busy.
Dalit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dalit.
Dalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dalit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dalit for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dexter Dalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalit throws a hook but Takaku blocks it.
Dalit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Dalit's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalit.
Takaku fails with the takedown.
Takaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takaku fails with the takedown.
Dexter Dalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Takaku.
The fighters circling - Dalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takaku moves out of range of the strikes.

Dalit closes the distance and pushes Takaku back into the cage.
Dalit stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaku throws a head punch that misses.
Dalit'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.
Takaku misses with some punches.
Dalit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takakus head.
Dalit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalit just leaning against Takaku, taking a breather.
Takaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalit prevents a body shot from Takaku.
Takaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Dalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalit stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Dalit misses.
Dalit throws out a loose jab but Takaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalit misses with the combination.
Takaku goes for a double leg but Dalit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalit continues to drive forward.
Takaku being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaku.
A short body shot lands from Dalit as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit leaning against his opponent.
Takaku misses with the head strike.
Takaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Dalit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalit misses the jab.
Takaku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dalit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Takaku.
Takaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalit scoring well with a low kick there.
Dalit stuffs the takedown.
Takaku looks winded!
Takaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalit.
Takaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dalit has closed the distance and engaged Takaku in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalit.
Dalit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takaku has a couple of punches blocked by Dalit.
Dalit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Dalit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dalit swings for the body but Takaku moves out of range.
Takaku slips under a jab from Dalit.
A punch combination from Dalit misses.

Dalit drops Takaku with a beautiful combination! Takaku stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dalit is looking for the KO!

Takaku is rocked!

It looks like Daisuke Takaku has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalit misses with a double jab.
Takaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalit finish him?
Dalit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takaku.
Daisuke Takaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaku avoids the body shot from Dalit.

Dalit drives through and clinches with Takaku against the cage.
Takaku seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalit.
Dalit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dalit lands a left hand.
Dalit pushes Takaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Dalit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takaku can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaku trying to stall but Dalit improves his position.
Dalit stalling the fight.
Takaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalit uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dalit manages to break the clinch.
Takaku dives in and grabs Dalit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalit pushes down on Takaku's head and hops out.
Dalit throws out a powerful jab.
Takaku slips under a jab from Dalit.
Dexter Dalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalit throws an overhand right that lands on Takaku's shoulder, as Takaku tries to avoid the shot.
Dalit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takaku's head.

Dalit moves into range and clinches up with Takaku.
Dalit gets through Takaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dalit manages to break the clinch.
Dalit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Takaku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takaku somewhat.
Dexter Dalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Takaku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalit defends it nicely.
Dalit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dalit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalit.
Takaku fails to land the takedown.
Dalit throws a right and a left that both miss.

Takaku tries to keep at a distance but Dalit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takaku backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dalit.
Dalit digs a right hand underneath Takaku's ribcage. Takaku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalit just leaning against Takaku, taking a breather.
Takaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalit uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalit misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dalit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takaku is defended easily by Dalit.
Takaku is breathing heavily.
Takaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Takaku blocks a jab.
Takaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takaku slips a jab from Dalit.
Takaku blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Dalit.

Dalit darts in and clinches Takaku up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit blocks a punch 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!
Takaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalit.
Takaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takaku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takaku backwards.
Dalit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takakus head.

Dalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dalit drops Takaku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takaku looks back up at him and smiles so Dalit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big left from Dalit misses.
Takaku looks for a takedown but Dalit sprawls well.
Dalit scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaku leaves his chin hanging out and Dalit seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Takaku crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Dalit!
Dexter Dalit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.