PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Takeda (ranked 2381 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 287 p4p, 147 weight class). Kazuki Takeda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Distefano's chin.

Takeda
vs
Distefano

185 cm
34
185
18 - 12 - 0

183 cm
35
188
21 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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NARCOS

Conviction

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeda is defended easily by Distefano.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takeda misses with a hook
and Distefano counters with a nice body kick.

Takeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeda takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeda.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takeda is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been hearing reports that Takeda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Takeda.
Distefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuki Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distefano is working Takeda over against the cage.
Takeda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Distefano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Distefano is working Takeda over against the cage.
Takeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Takeda wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Takeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeda is trying to drag Distefano to the mat but Distefano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Takeda fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takeda.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Distefano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Distefano swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
Takeda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Distefano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Distefano throws a fast counter high kick but Takeda manages to duck under it in time.
Distefano throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.

Takeda has managed to clinch.
Takeda misses with some punches.
Takeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Takeda has Distefano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Distefano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda is trying to drag Distefano to the mat but Distefano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Takeda lands with a short shot to the head.
Takeda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Distefano clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda blocks an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano presses Takeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Distefano prevents it.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A short right from Distefano.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano lands a right hand.
A short left from Distefano.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distefano misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
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.

Distefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano misses the jab.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda misses with an uppercut

and Distefano counters with a nice right hand that sends Takeda toppling to the canvas! Takeda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Distefano finish him?!

Takeda is rocked!
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Distefano moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takeda 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.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Distefano rattles Takeda with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Takeda tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Distefano dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Takeda stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A victorious Eric Distefano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.