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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 1200 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 158 p4p, 215 weight class). Charles Bukowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski dips to his left and cracks Distefano with an uppercut!
Bukowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Distefano to regain full guard.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Distefano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bukowski is controlling Distefano's posture.
Bukowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Distefano is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to stand and escape but Distefano is having none of it.
Bukowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukowski, not yet.
Distefano prevents Bukowski from getting back to his feet.
Distefano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bukowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bukowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distefano manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bukowski stays in close to Distefano's body and controls the position.
Bukowski is in close to Distefano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukowski postures up in Distefano's guard and throws a big left but Distefano blocks it.
Bukowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bukowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to control but Distefano is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano keeps the fight on the outside.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Distefano walks into a left hand.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano counters with an outside leg kick.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Distefano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bukowski blocks it well.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Distefano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Distefano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Distefano on his heels. He'll look to pass Distefano's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Distefano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski controlling from the top position.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Distefano keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Distefano throws out a loose jab but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bukowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distefano can do to turn this around?
Distefano keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Distefano keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Distefano holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Distefano is on top in guard.
Bukowski wants to get back to his feet but Distefano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Distefano is standing up over Bukowski. Bukowski looks to escape but Distefano dives into side control.
Bukowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Bukowski is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bukowski blocks a head kick by Distefano.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distefano.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Distefano wants to counter with a clinch but Bukowski pushes him away.
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bukowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Distefano - the referee stops the clock and Bukowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Distefano. Bukowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distefano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Distefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Distefano blocks a jab.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski jabs at Distefano's body.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Distefano pinned against the cage. Distefano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Distefano's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Distefano 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left lands for Distefano.
Distefano gets caught napping as Bukowski dives in and scores a takedown. Distefano manages to retain guard.
Bukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Distefano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukowski won't allow Distefano to sweep him here.
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bukowski throws a strike but Distefano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski pulls Distefano in close to prevent any damage.
Distefano is pushing down on Bukowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bukowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Distefano has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Distefano is controlling well.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Distefano has managed to pass to side control instead.
Distefano trying to control the action but Bukowski is working from the bottom.
Bukowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bukowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bukowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distefano prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Distefano on the side of the head.
Bukowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
Distefano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
Bukowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Distefano defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Distefano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Distefano 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Distefano!
An out of breath Eric Distefano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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