Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Distefano throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Distefano counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sadaval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distefano tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sadaval crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Distefano - the referee stops the clock and Sadaval gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Distefano. Sadaval manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sadaval throws a right hand that Distefano ducks under and follows up with a left that Distefano also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sadaval moves to clinch but Distefano breaks away #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a crisp one two that drops Sadaval! Distefano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sadaval to his feet! Sadaval is in big trouble!
Sadaval misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Sadaval is rocked!
Sadaval lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distefano circles away quickly and effectively.
Distefano wobbles Sadaval with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Distefano dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Sadaval to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.

Event: GAMMA#1102 Janko v Nikolai
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Distefano. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Distefano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bolleke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Oscar Bolleke has been cut.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Bolleke.#ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
Bolleke lands a jab to Distefano's midsection.
Oh Distefano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bolleke dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Distefano has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Distefano slips a jab from Yarborough.
Distefano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Distefano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
A shot to the body from Yarborough misses
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Yarborough misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a nice right hand that sends Yarborough toppling to the canvas! Yarborough scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Distefano finish him?!#ROC2#Yarborough is rocked!
Distefano 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Yarborough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distefano staying out of range there.
Yarborough seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarborough misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a crisp right that sends Yarborough to the canvas! Distefano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A relieved looking Eric Distefano 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: GAMMA#1075 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL#
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!#CL2#
Distefano clinches up with Takeda and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
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.#R2#
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 #KD2#
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?!#ROC2#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.

Event: GAMMA#1064 Radu v Janko
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Bukowski dips to his left and cracks Distefano with an uppercut!#TD#
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. #REVB#
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. #T1#
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. #REVR##T2#
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. #T3#
Bukowski trying to control but Distefano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
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.#T4#
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
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!#R2#
Distefano throws out a loose jab but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #REVB#
Bukowski wants to get back to his feet but Distefano is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
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.#T3#
Bukowski wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
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.#T4#
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.#R3#
A left lands for Distefano.#TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Distefano prevents Bukowski from improving his position.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
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!#T4#
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. #ROC2#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.

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Dancer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Dancer cracks Distefano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Distefano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dancer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tom Dancer has been cut.
Dancer scores with a punch to the head.
Dancer throws a lazy head kick
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Dancer.
Distefano throwing a counter right hand but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Distefano checks the leg kick.
Dancer connects with a high 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!
Dancer lands a big head kick that sends Distefano to the canvas! Dancer follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dancer!
Tom Dancer made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Distefano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from McConnell misses.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crack! A monster head kick from Distefano and McConnell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Distefano!
A very excited looking Eric Distefano 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.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Mormaer throws a hook but Distefano blocks it.
Mormaer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mormaer blocks a head kick by Distefano.
Mormaer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Distefano throws a hook but Mormaer avoids it easily.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Mormaer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Distefano, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer works the jab nicely.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
Distefano switches off momentarily and Mormaer cracks him with a monster right hand! Distefano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mormaer dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mormaer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aonghus Mormaer!
A relieved looking Aonghus Mormaer 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: GAMMA#1032 Karim v Beau
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Distefano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Distefano lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Distefano's ribs.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Distefano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Distefano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distefano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Distefano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garcia really felt that one!
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Distefano avoids it well.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distefano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Distefano.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Distefano to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Garcia.
Garcia 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.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Distefano moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Distefano saw it coming and moves away.
As Garcia looks to move away, Distefano throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Garcia. #T2#
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Distefano.#CUT#That has opened up Diego Garcia's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distefano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Distefano.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Distefano throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Distefano with a body shot.
Distefano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Distefano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Distefano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Distefano misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a one two combo. #T3##CL2#
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Distefano scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Distefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Distefano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Distefano. That did some damage!
Distefano throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Distefano lands with a right hand.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Distefano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Garcia is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Distefano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia cracks Distefano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Distefano blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Distefano moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Distefano is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Distefano throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Distefano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Distefano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Distefano's head backwards.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Distefano.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Distefano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distefano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Distefano is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Distefano moves into the clinch.
Distefano tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Distefano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Distefano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Distefano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcia misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Distefano has passed into half guard. #T3#
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Distefano has passed into side control.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Distefano's head but Distefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Distefano throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Garcia 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.
Distefano throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Distefano 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.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Distefano's ribs.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Distefano checks a low kick from Garcia.
Distefano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Distefano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a hook. Distefano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Distefano seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Distefano.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Distefano counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses the jab.
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
It looked like Distefano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Distefano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Distefano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distefano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Distefano throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distefano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia.
Distefano defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Distefano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia tests Distefano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Distefano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Distefano misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Distefano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Eric Distefano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Distefano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Distefano throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia with the inside leg kick.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Distefano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Distefano avoids the body shot from Garcia. #T4#
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Distefano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Distefano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Distefano drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Distefano scores with a hook to the body.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Garcia!
Our winner, Diego Garcia, 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 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Distefano staying out of range there.
Distefano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Distefano! Alexander dives in looking to finish! Distefano 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Doomsday darts in and clinches Distefano up against the cage.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doomsday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Distefano up against the cage.
Doomsday lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano cracks Doomsday with a nice body shot.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Doomsday looking to slow down the pace here.
Distefano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doomsday taking a breather.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Doomsday wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Doomsday tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doomsday blocking some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
A short left from Distefano.
Distefano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doomsday will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Distefano up against the cage.
Doomsday is trying to maintain a safe position but Distefano gets an underhook and turns Doomsday into the cage.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Doomsday crunches a lovely knee into Distefano's ribcage.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Distefano avoids it.
Distefano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Doomsday controls the action.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Doomsday stalling in the clinch.
Doomsday lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Doomsday has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano. #T2#
Doomsday wants to stall.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Doomsday avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Distefano blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Doomsday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doomsday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distefano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Distefano as Doomsday tries to tie him up.
Doomsday blocks the elbow strike.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
The referee calls for Doomsday to work.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doomsday misses with the head strike.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Distefano.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Doomsday effectively controlling the action here.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Distefano tries to work over Doomsday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Distefano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doomsday avoiding damage.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Distefano blocks it.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Doomsday has Distefano pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doomsday.
Distefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Distefano avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Doomsday.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Doomsday has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Doomsday wants to stall.
Distefano is leaning against Doomsday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Distefano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Distefano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Distefano.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano cracks Doomsday with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Distefano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Doomsday blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A body shot lands from Distefano.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Doomsday has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Distefano.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Distefano lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Doomsday is rocked!
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Oh Doomsday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Doomsday seems to have got his legs back now.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Distefano pushes Doomsday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Distefano as the two fighters clinch.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Distefano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Doomsday! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Distefano is unloading with more strikes now! Doomsday drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Distefano throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Distefano throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Distefano was not able to check.
Distefano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Distefano on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Distefano.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Distefano throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Distefano! Kersikov lets Distefano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Distefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Distefano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov takes one on the button.
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!
Distefano walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Distefano limp body while Kersikov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rocky drives through and clinches with Distefano against the cage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Rocky.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocky.
Rocky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Distefano up against the cage.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
Rocky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Rocky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Rocky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Distefano walks away with a smile on his face. Rocky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rocky misses with an uppercut.
Rocky sizes up Distefano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Rocky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eric Distefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Distefano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rocky.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocky was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Distefano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocky. Rocky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rocky staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocky! But no joy.
Distefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Distefano.
Distefano scores with a spinning back kick!
Rocky looks winded!
Distefano closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rocky! Distefano dives in looking to finish! Rocky 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Distefano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Roos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Roos forces Distefano back against the cage and clinches.
Roos lands a knee to the body.
Roos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos works on Distefano's body with a couple of short punches.
Distefano looks winded!
Roos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roos.
Roos lands a good knee to the midsection. Distefano won't want to take too many of those.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Distefano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Roos lands a big right hand that drops Distefano! The killer instinct kicks in and Roos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Roos!
An out of breath Cooper Roos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Distefano avoids the body shot from Castro.
Distefano throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head. #BC#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distefano throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Castro.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Distefano counters by clinching up. #T1#
Castro has Distefano pushed against the cage.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Castro throws a hook but Distefano avoids it easily.
Distefano misses with a wild body shot.
Castro stuns Distefano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Distefano throws out a leg kick but Castro moves out of range and Distefano only half commits. #T2#
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro throws a low kick but Distefano moves out of range easily.
Castro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Distefano connects with a body shot.
Distefano lands with an uppercut that bounces Castro off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distefano moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Distefano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Distefano throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Distefano.
Castro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano slips under a jab from Castro.
Distefano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Castro misses with a right hand
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Distefano misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Distefano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castro's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fidelity Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Distefano lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Distefano. That one must have hurt.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro slips under a jab from Distefano.#T1#
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Distefano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Distefano throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Distefano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Castro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Distefano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Castro blocks a head kick by Distefano.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Distefano avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Distefano's head back.
Distefano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Distefano moves away.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Castro misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Distefano misses.
Distefano looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Distefano feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Distefano counters with a body kick.#KD2#
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Castro tumbling to the mat! Distefano takes a step backwards and waves Castro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Castro is rocked!
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro misses with a hook to the body
and Distefano counters with a right hand from hell and Castro is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Widenose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Widenose moves out of range as Distefano throws a body kick.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Distefano gets tackled into the cage by Widenose. Widenose maintains the clinch.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Widenose's head.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Distefano manages to get underhooks.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Widenose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distefano is keeping busy.#T1##TD2#
Widenose pulls Distefano into guard. #SUB2#
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Distefano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Widenose working for submissions but it's allowed Distefano to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Widenose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distefano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Widenose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Widenose tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Widenose has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Distefano. Oh but Widenose has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Distefano goes limp - he's gone! Widenose jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose 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 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Rocky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocky moves away.
A jab lands there for Rocky.
Distefano moves out of range as Rocky strikes.
And Distefano counters with a quick kick to the body but Rocky blocks it.
Rocky throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocky really felt that one!
Distefano connects with the punch.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocky.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Rocky misses with a hook
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Distefano slips under a jab from Rocky.#KD#
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Rocky tumbling to the mat! Distefano takes a step backwards and waves Rocky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rocky is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocky slips under a jab.#T1#
Rocky throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Rocky takes a swing at Distefano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocky missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocky looks to throw the jab but Distefano is out of range. #KD#
Distefano cracks Rocky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Distefano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocky to stand back up!
Rocky is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Rocky swings widly with a right hand
and Distefano counters with a big left hand that crumples Rocky! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Kummola moved out of range nicely.
Kummola lands a head kick!
Kummola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Distefano's hands.
Kummola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Distefano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Kummola misses.
Kummola throws an off balance right hand
and Distefano counters with a right hand to the body.
Kummola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Distefano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kummola controls his hands.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Kummola.
Kummola lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola digs a right hand into Distefano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Distefano's gas tank. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kummola scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kummola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Distefano misses with a body kick.#CL#
Kummola has Distefano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kummola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola.
Kummola blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano blocks a body shot from Kummola.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kummola looking to slow down the pace here.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kummola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kummola lands a nice uppercut.
Kummola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kummola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola slows down the pace here.
Kummola looking for a takedown.
Kummola wants to stall.
Kummola takes a shot to the head.
Kummola misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kummola is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kummola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola.
A short body shot lands from Kummola as the two fighters clinch.
Kummola takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kummola.
Kummola can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Kummola tries to stall but Distefano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kummola lands with a left to the head.
Distefano gets through Kummola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Distefano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kummola fails to land.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kummola's elbow.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kummola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kummola throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano scores with a nice strike.
Kummola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Distefano counters with a crisp right that sends Kummola to the canvas! Distefano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
After winning the bout, Eric Distefano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Distefano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukowski can pounce on him.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Distefano is looking to land body kicks.
Bukowski throws a looping overhand right but Distefano ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bukowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distefano fakes the leg kick and cracks Bukowski in the body.
Distefano lands a jab-cross combination.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Bukowski avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Distefano staying out of range there.
Distefano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano looks for the body kick but Bukowski saw that one coming.
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.#KD2#
Distefano drops Bukowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bukowski looks back up at him and smiles so Distefano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Bukowski has been cut.
Bukowski misses with a looping right.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Distefano is looking to clinch but Bukowski is avoiding it.
Distefano throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bukowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Distefano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski is thwarting Distefano's attempts to control the position.
Distefano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Distefano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Distefano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a head shot. Distefano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Distefano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Distefano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Distefano blocks nicely.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distefano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Distefano keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bukowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Distefano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Bukowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski throws a right hand that Distefano ducks under and follows up with a left that Distefano also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Distefano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distefano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Distefano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distefano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Distefano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bukowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Distefano has time to react.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bukowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Distefano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bukowski somewhat.#CL2#
Distefano clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukowski is trying to push Distefano away but Distefano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bukowski gets control of Distefano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bukowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Bukowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Distefano preventing the sweep.
Distefano controlling from the top position. #T3#
Bukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distefano momentarily.
Bukowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Bukowski throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Distefano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bukowski! Distefano lets Bukowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Distefano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Bukowski.
Distefano is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Bukowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Distefano works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Distefano has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 cut man is working on Charles Bukowski's cut.
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#
Distefano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distefano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Distefano wants to counter the offense by Bukowski and move into the clinch position.
Eric Distefano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Distefano avoids it really well and circles away.
Distefano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano closes the distance but Bukowski moves to the side
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bukowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Distefano doesn't seem bothered though.
Distefano lands with a slapping head kick.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Distefano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Distefano is looking to clinch. #TD#
Bukowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Distefano to the mat! Distefano manages to get full guard. #T2#
Bukowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bukowski throws a strike but Distefano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Distefano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bukowski is trying to keep Distefano in close.
Bukowski 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.
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski wants to hit a sweep here but Distefano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukowski there!
Bukowski is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Distefano controlling from mount.
Bukowski tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Bukowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.
Bukowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Bukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.
Bukowski controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski trying to control from the bottom.

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 Charles Bukowski.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split 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.

Event: DMMA 164 Account vs Kersikov 2
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Raledran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raledran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Distefano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raledran misses with a body shot
and Raledran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raledran thows a leg kick but Distefano checks it
and Distefano counters with a body kick that stops Raledran in his tracks momentarily.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raledran.#CL#
Raledran clinches up against the cage.
Distefano tries a body shot but Raledran blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raledran blocks a jab.#T1#
Raledran slips a straight right by Distefano.
Raledran tries to counter by clinching up but Distefano breaks away and moves out of range.
Raledran tries to move into range but Distefano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Iner Raledran has been cut.#CL#
Raledran moves into range and clinches up with Distefano.
I was talking to Raledran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raledran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Raledran avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Raledran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raledran blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raledran. #T2#
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Raledran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Raledran throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raledran misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Raledran lands a nice uppercut.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano tries to work over Raledran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano misses with the head strike. #TD#
Raledran pulls Distefano into guard.
Raledran looking for a sweep. Not yet Raledran, not yet.
Distefano trying to control the position from guard on top but Raledran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Distefano is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Raledran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Distefano frees his head nicely. Oh but Raledran has switched to an armbar! Distefano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Klimenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klimenko takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD2#
Klimenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Distefano sprawling to the canvas! Distefano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Klimenko finish him?! #ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Distefano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Distefano switches off momentarily and Klimenko cracks him with a monster right hand! Distefano topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Klimenko dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Klimenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 151 Fukumitsu vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kummola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses
and Kummola counters with a straight right hand.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kummola clinches up with Distefano and pushes him back against the cage.
Kummola misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kummola jumps guard. #SUB2#
Kummola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Distefano has picked Kummola up and slammed him! Kummola can't keep hold of the triangle and Distefano manages to pass to side control!
Distefano gets to mount! Kummola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Distefano controlling from mount.
Kummola is trying to escape the mount.
Kummola wants to hold on but Distefano pushes him away.#T1#
Kummola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Distefano controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kummola is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.
Kummola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kummola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kummola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kummola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kummola keeps trying to improve his position.
Distefano avoids the attempt from Kummola to control.
Kummola is looking to improve his position but Distefano isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Kummola wants to control but Distefano is having none of it.
Kummola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.
Kummola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kummola is trying to escape the mount.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kummola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kummola regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Distefano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kake Kummola has been cut.#CL2#
Kummola rushes Distefano and presses him up against the cage.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kummola.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kummola. #TD2#
Kummola jumps into guard, dragging Distefano to the mat.
Distefano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kummola has his foot on Distefano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distefano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kummola working for submissions but it's allowed Distefano to get to half guard.
Kummola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Distefano is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Distefano has control of the leg.
Eric Distefano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard but Distefano has mounted him!
Distefano looking to control but Kummola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kummola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Distefano avoids the attempt from Kummola to control.
Kummola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano pushes him away. #T3#
Kummola tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Kummola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kummola can do to turn this around?
Kummola is looking to get to half guard.
Kummola tries to hold on but Distefano postures up.#T4#
Kummola is trying desperately to improve position.
Kummola is still trying to improve position.
Distefano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kummola tries to reverse the position but Distefano maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kake Kummola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Distefano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kake Kummola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Distefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kummola lands with a shot to the body.
Distefano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kummola! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano looks to land a body kick but Kummola moved away.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Kummola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distefano scores with a nice body kick.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Kummola moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kummola moves into the clinch successfully.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Kummola is trying to pull guard but Distefano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Kummola misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kummola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola. #BC2#
Kummola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Kummola misses with a combination #KD#
and Distefano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kummola! Distefano lets Kummola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Kummola is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kummola! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Distefano lands a jab to the head.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Distefano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocksaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distefano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distefano.
And Distefano responds with a good body kick, but Rocksaw manages to step out the way in time.
Distefano misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Distefano if he has to take too many more of those.
Rocksaw connects with a body shot.#T1##KD#
Rocksaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Distefano sprawling to the canvas! Distefano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rocksaw finish him?! #ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Rocksaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Distefano is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocksaw finish him?
Rocksaw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Distefano will feel that in the morning.
Distefano looks winded!
Rocksaw cracks Distefano with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramone Rocksaw!
An intense looking Ramone Rocksaw took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Distefano misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Distefano misses with a looping right.
Ignatov tests Distefano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Ignatov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ignatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distefano jabs Ignatov right on the nose. Ignatov blinks but takes it well.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Distefano should have avoided that one.
Ignatov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Distefano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Distefano.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
A short right from Distefano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov. #T2#
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ignatov drops back down to his feet.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ignatov drops back down to his feet.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Distefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Distefano lands an uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head. #T3#
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Ignatov jumps into guard, dragging Distefano to the mat.
Ignatov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Distefano passes into side control.
Ignatov is pushing Distefano's head away, looking to escape. Distefano manages to hold on to the position though.
Ignatov gets back to half guard.
Ignatov is trying to stand up here but Distefano is controlling him well. #T4#
Ignatov trying to hold on to Distefano's head to control him but Distefano postures up.
Distefano controlling the action here.
Ignatov wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatov trying to control from the bottom.
Distefano slows the pace down in half guard.
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 Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ignatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Distefano 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 Distefano.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Distefano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Distefano takes one to the side of the head.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov. #CL#
Ignatov rushes Distefano and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Distefano lands a right hand.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano. #TD#
Ignatov manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Ignatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatov wants to sweep here but Distefano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Distefano has passed into half guard! #T2#
Distefano stalling.
Ignatov is looking to control Distefano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Ignatov looking for submissions off his back.
Distefano is taking a breather. Ignatov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatov wants to control but Distefano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Distefano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatov has Distefano pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ignatov is looking for a triangle but Distefano pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Ignatov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
Distefano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Distefano.
Ignatov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatov swinging wildly here.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a leg kick
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatov catches Distefano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distefano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Ignatov gets control of Distefano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatov is trying to control the position but Distefano postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignatov looking for a guillotine here but Distefano defends easily.
Distefano postures up. #T2#
Ignatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
As Ignatov backs off Distefano throws a huge counter combo but Ignatov manages to avoid it all.
Ignatov 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.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ignatov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to break free of the clinch but Distefano has double underhooks.
Ignatov struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Ignatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Distefano tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eric Distefano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yevgeny Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Distefano won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yevgeny Ignatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Ignatov's ribcage. Ignatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatov.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Nice body punch from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Distefano working aggressively here.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head. #BC#
Ignatov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distefano checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Yevgeny Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Distefano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov 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 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Distefano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutsu.
Gutsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gutsu rushes Distefano and presses him up against the cage.
Gutsu tries for a takedown but Distefano manages to get underhooks.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutsu can't get the takedown.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Gutsu controls his hands.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards.
Gutsu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Distefano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Gutsu 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 scores with a shot to the side of Gutsu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano stops a takedown attempt from Gutsu.
Gutsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutsu tries to score with a low kick but Distefano moves his leg out of the way.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Gutsu misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Distefano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Distefano.
Distefano cracks Gutsu with a nice body shot.
Gutsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gutsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Distefano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gutsu looks winded!
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano managing to block the knees to the body from Gutsu.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano lands a body shot.
Distefano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gutsu.
Gutsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Distefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice looking body kick.
Eric Distefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Crunch! Distefano slams his shin into Gutsu's torso.
Distefano lands a leg kick that knocks Gutsu off balance momentarily.
Distefano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Gutsu gets a clinch.
Gutsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutsus head.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gutsu.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutsus head.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Gutsu looking for a takedown.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano cracks Gutsu with a nice body shot.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Distefano.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gutsu backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Distefano digs a right hand into Gutsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gutsu's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Distefano presses Gutsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the 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!
Distefano works on Gutsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutsu takes a shot to the head.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Distefano. #ROC#Gutsu is rocked!
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Gutsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Distefano pushes Gutsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gutsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Gutsu seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Distefano lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Distefano.
Distefano prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Distefano.
A right hook to the body lands for Distefano.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Distefano works on Gutsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Distefano lands a big right hand that drops Gutsu! The killer instinct kicks in and Distefano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kiryu.
A solid body kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a hook to the body
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Distefano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Distefano's head but Distefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Distefano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu thows a leg kick but Distefano checks it
enabling Distefano to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kiryu throws out a powerful jab.
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiryu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Distefano takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Distefano digs a right hand into Kiryu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiryu's gas tank.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kiryu.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kiryu fails to land.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kiryu.
Distefano presses Kiryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiryus head.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Kiryu's ribcage. Kiryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiryu is breathing heavily.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano presses Kiryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Kiryu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distefano is keeping busy.
Kiryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Kiryu blocking some punches.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiryu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Distefano can turn it around.
Kiryu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow. #T3#
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Kiryu controls the action.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Kiryu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Distefano as the two fighters clinch.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Kiryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kiryu.
Kiryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Kiryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiryu gets through Distefano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kiryu lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kiryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Distefano.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiryu backwards.
Distefano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Kiryu.
Distefano tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano is working Kiryu over against the cage.
Kiryu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu looking to stall.
A short left from Distefano.
Kiryu misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kiryu misses with an uppercut
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Kiryu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Distefano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiryu's head backwards.
Kiryu lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Kiryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Distefano on the side of the head.
Kiryu with a jab.#ROC#Distefano is rocked!#T1#
Kiryu throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Distefano crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kazuma Kiryu!
An out of breath Kazuma Kiryu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Doomsday misses with a takedown
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Distefano gets tackled into the cage by Doomsday. Doomsday maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Distefano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Distefano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doomsday landing knees to the head.
Distefano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Doomsday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Distefano tries a body shot but Doomsday blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Distefano won't allow it.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Doomsday.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doomsdays head.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Distefano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doomsday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Distefano presses Doomsday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Doomsday looking for a takedown.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doomsday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doomsdays head.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Distefano avoids it.
Distefano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doomsday 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!
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards. #ROC#Doomsday is rocked!
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
Doomsday looks winded!#T2#
Distefano cracks Doomsday with a nice body shot.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doomsday is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doomsdays head.
Distefano lands with a left to the head.
Distefano avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Distefano is leaning against Doomsday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Distefano creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Doomsday's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Doomsday drops to his knees and Distefano pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a right and a left that Distefano avoids nicely.
Thermometer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Distefano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer lands a nice looking body shot.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer misses with a double jab.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Thermometer avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Thermometer.
Thermometer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thermometer throws a nice looking combination but Distefano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Distefano throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Distefano misses.#T1#
Distefano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Distefano ducked under it nicely.
Distefano slips a jab and a cross from Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thermometer throws a jab when Distefano was well out of range.
Distefano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Distefano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Distefano's head but Distefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thermometer backs off Distefano throws a huge counter combo but Thermometer manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer jabs at Distefano's body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Rectal Thermometer has been cut.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Distefano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Distefano's head backwards.#ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Distefano drops his hands momentarily. Thermometer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Distefano staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Distefano doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Kiryu loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses
and Kiryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Distefano feints and then cracks Kiryu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kiryu down.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Distefano slaps the foot to one side.
Kiryu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiryu scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu thows a leg kick but Distefano checks it
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kiryu moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Distefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Distefano.
Kiryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Distefano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
Distefano misses with a wild combination.
Kiryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano misses with a head kick. #T2#
Distefano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Distefano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Distefano is looking to counter the offense by Kiryu and move into the clinch.
Kiryu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiryu.
Kiryu swings for the body but Distefano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Distefano throws a body kick that misses.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Distefano counter with a right hand. #T3#
Distefano feints a jab promting Kiryu to slip. Distefano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kiryu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiryu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kiryu misses with a looping right.
Kiryu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Distefano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Distefano cracks Kiryu with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
Kiryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Distefano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Distefano.
Distefano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Distefano counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kiryu tried to score with a low kick but Distefano checks it.
Distefano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu throws a front kick aimed at Distefano's knee but Distefano avoids it well.
Kiryu tries a low kick but Distefano avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Distefano misses with a looping left.
Kiryu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Distefano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiryu's knee momentarily.
A cross from Kiryu lands.#ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
Distefano is holding his hands too far apart here. Kiryu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Distefano is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Distefano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
An attempted straight right counter from Distefano misses the target.
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Distefano
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Distefano's shoulder, as Distefano tries to avoid the shot.
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Alexander to the canvas! Distefano follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (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.

Event: DMMA 71: Kofel vs Alderidge
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Luciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distefano is looking to land body kicks.
Distefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Distefano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Distefano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Distefano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Distefano takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Distefano has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luciano tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand into Distefano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Distefano's gas tank.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.#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!#BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano tries to bum rush Distefano with a series of wild strikes but Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Distefano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Distefano lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.
Luciano throws a hook but Distefano blocks it.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Distefano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano throws a jab when Distefano was well out of range.
Distefano tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Luciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Distefano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Distefano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luciano blocks it well.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano is looking to slow Distefano down with leg kicks.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano slips under a jab from Luciano.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Distefano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distefano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Distefano takes one on the button.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Distefano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
enabling Distefano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a double jab. #T4#
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Distefano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Distefano throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Distefano's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Distefano wants to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Distefano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Distefano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Distefano can do to turn this around?
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Distefano saw that one coming.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano blocks a leg kick.
Distefano scores with a punch to the head.
Distefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Distefano walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distefano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano lands a jab to Distefano's midsection.#T1#
Distefano blocks the body kick.
Jab from Distefano.
Distefano checks a leg kick nicely.
Distefano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Distefano misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Distefano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Distefano's shoulder, as Distefano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distefano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Luciano misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Distefano moves into the clinch.
Distefano throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Luciano wants to stall.
Luciano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Distefano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano trying to stall but Distefano improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Distefano pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Distefano tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Distefano has him pressed against the cage.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Distefano misses with some punches. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Luciano throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Distefano.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Distefano avoids it.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Distefano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDistefano.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Ray Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Distefano jumps back.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Distefano misses with a straight right.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Distefano thinks about the counter body kick.
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 Ray Luciano 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. 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.#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Nice cross by Luciano.
A lazy body kick from Luciano
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Distefano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Distefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Distefano misses with a straight right.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano. #T1#
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Distefano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Distefano manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
Luciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Distefano saw that one coming.
Distefano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Distefano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Distefano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Distefano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano feints and then cracks Distefano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Distefano down.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Distefano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Distefano lands with a nice body kick.
Distefano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Distefano moves away from the strike by Luciano.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eric Distefano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Good shot there by Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Distefano counters with a body kick.
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Distefano checks a leg kick. #T4#
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Luciano misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Distefano! But no joy.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luciano blocks it well.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distefano takes one to the side of the head.
Luciano punishes Distefano's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luciano, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
A relieved looking Ray Luciano 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 62: Tucker vs Panda
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Muromets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distefano.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muromets misses with a body kick.
A big left from Muromets misses.
Muromets fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Distefano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Distefano throws a body kick that misses
and Muromets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Distefano's hands.
Muromets swings widly with a right hand
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muromets cracks Distefano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Distefano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Distefano blocks the body kick.
Distefano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Distefano ducks under a wild hook from Muromets.
Distefano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Distefano slips a jab from Muromets.
Distefano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muromets.
Muromets throws a leg kick that misses.
Distefano slips a straight right by Muromets.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muromets lands a nice hook to Distefano's body. Distefano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muromets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Muromets looks to throw the jab but Distefano is out of range.
Distefano doesn't manage to clinch there - Muromets circles away. #KD2#
Distefano lands a big head kick that sends Muromets tumbling to the mat! Distefano takes a step backwards and waves Muromets back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Muromets is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ilya Muromets has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets misses with a low kick.
Oh Muromets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Muromets throws a jab but it's blocked by Distefano.
Muromets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Distefano momentarily.
Muromets misses with an uppercut
and Distefano counters with a big right hand! Oh Muromets is in trouble here! Distefano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Distefano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 54: Abarai vs Licker
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Womack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womack was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Womack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Distefano
and Womack counters with a nice leg kick.
Womack moves forwards but Distefano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Distefano lands with a straight right. Womack didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distefano.
Distefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Womack defending well as Distefano loads up on a big left hand.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Distefano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Womack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Distefano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Distefano cracks Womack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Womack is rocked!
Distefano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Distefano.#T1#
Distefano tries to land a leg kick but Womack saw it coming and moves away.
Distefano stuns Womack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Womack blocks a jab.
Womack slips under a jab from Distefano.
We've been informed that Womack 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.
A head kick misses from Womack.
Distefano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack. That did some damage!
Distefano clobbers Womack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Distefano punishes Womack's body with a nice straight punch.
Womack throws a body punch but Distefano moves out of range.
Womack tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack slips under a jab from Distefano.
Womack avoids the head kick by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Womack - just one landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Distefano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Womack avoids the body shot from Distefano.
Womack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Distefano misses.
Distefano lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Distefano.
and Distefano counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Womack! He's just covering up as Distefano starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A relieved looking Eric Distefano 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 46: Andrianakis Distefano
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Andrianakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrianakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Distefano slips a jab from Andrianakis.
We've been told by Andrianakis's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Distefano swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Distefano moves out of range of the strikes.
Distefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
letting Distefano counter with a right hand.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch but Distefano is avoiding it.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Distefano scores with a jab. Andrianakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that Distefano 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis with a hook.
Distefano swings for the body but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Distefano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Distefano is rocked!
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis cracks Distefano with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Distefano falls to his knees and Andrianakis 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Andrianakis!
A victorious Milo Andrianakis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 34: Distefano vs Johnson
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Distefano thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Distefano on the side of the head.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Distefano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Distefano defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Distefano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
A lazy body kick from Distefano
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Distefano! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 24: Rocksaw vs Jimenez
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Distefano misses.
Distefano misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Song cracks Distefano with an open hand slap.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Distefano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Distefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distefano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Nice uppercut there from Song.
Nice shot lands for Distefano.
Song checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Distefano scores with a body shot.
Distefano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Ndamukong Song has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distefano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Song under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Distefano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Song doesn't seem phased though.
Distefano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Distefano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song misses with a two punch combination. #T1##TD2#
Song looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Song preventing the sweep.
Song is looking to work some ground and pound but Distefano has wrist control.
Song throwing strikes from guard but Distefano blocks nicely.
Song won't allow Distefano to sweep him here.
Song throws a big right hand that misses.
Distefano controls Song momentarily but Song frees himself.
Song has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Distefano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Distefano being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Song takes a swing at Distefano's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Distefano.
Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Distefano can pounce on him.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Distefano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Distefano 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.
Distefano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.#CUT#That has opened up Ndamukong Song's cut even more.
Nice takedown defense from Distefano. No joy for Song on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Distefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Distefano. Distefano obviously looking to wear him down.
Distefano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Distefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Distefano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Song's head.
Nice jab there from Song. #T3#
Distefano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#The cut above Ndamukong Song's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Song avoids the head kick by Distefano. #CL#
Distefano takes the fight into the clinch.
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Song misses with the head strike.
Distefano tries a body shot but Song blocks it.
Song managing to block the knees to the body from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Song controls the action.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action. #BC#
Distefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eric Distefano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distefano lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song takes one on the button.#T4#
Distefano throws out a powerful jab.
Song checks a low kick from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distefano catches Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Ndamukong Song's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice cross by Distefano.
A big left from Song misses.
Distefano missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a looping left.
Song drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Distefano defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ndamukong Song's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BLAZE 28 - BERNARD VS HALL 2
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Distefano throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Distefano scores with a body shot.
Distefano throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Distefano should have avoided that one.
Distefano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Distefano misses with a looping left.
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Distefano throws a leg kick
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Distefano misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Distefano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Distefano scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Distefano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano. #T1#
Distefano misses with a punch to the body.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Luciano drops back down to his feet.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Distefano has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Luciano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Luciano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.#SUB2#
Luciano has his foot on Distefano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distefano works his way back into a safe position though.
Distefano tries to stand but Luciano is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SU#
Distefano gets to his feet. Luciano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Distefano misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Distefano.
Distefano lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano scores with a push kick.
Distefano lands with a nice body punch.
Distefano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Distefano scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Distefano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distefano connects with a leg kick.
Distefano looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distefano.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Distefano with a body shot.
Distefano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Distefano throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Distefano stalling the fight.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Distefano has him pressed against the cage.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
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!#BC#
Distefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Distefano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Distefano misses the jab.
Distefano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Distefano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano working aggressively here. #BC#
Distefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.#CL#
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by Distefano. Distefano maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Luciano manages to pull guard.
Distefano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Distefano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Distefano swings widly with a right hand
and Distefano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eric Distefano is winning the standup battle so far.
Distefano throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Distefano lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Distefano lands with a nice combination. Luciano backs away looking to recover.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Distefano lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Distefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Distefano throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Distefano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Distefano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Distefano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Distefano misses with the combination. #T1#
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Distefano tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Distefano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Distefano misses with a body shot.
Distefano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Distefano darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Distefano smiles and moves away.
Distefano scores with a hook.
Luciano defending well as Distefano loads up on a big left hand.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Distefano manages to step out the way in time.
Distefano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Distefano's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distefano takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Distefano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a low kick but Distefano avoids it.
Distefano throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Distefano's knee momentarily.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Distefano ducks down to avoid it.
Distefano throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Distefano loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Distefano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Distefano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Distefano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Distefano misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Distefano does it's job there.#T3#
A jab lands there for Luciano.
The crowd cheers as Distefano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
Distefano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Distefano misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
Luciano tries to counter with a clinch but Distefano shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Distefano closes the distance and clinches.
Distefano is trying to stall.
Distefano lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eric Distefano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Distefano. #BC#
Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Distefano.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Distefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Distefano throws out the jab.
Distefano lands a slapping body shot.
Distefano misses with the combination.
Distefano misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Distefano 's knee.
Distefano misses with a double jab.
Distefano looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Distefano moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Distefano tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that second 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.#R3##CL#
Distefano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Distefano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Distefano smiles and moves away.
Distefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Distefano misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Distefano has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Distefano smiles and moves away.
Distefano moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Distefano misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Distefano misses.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano slips a straight right by Distefano.
Distefano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Distefano misses.
Distefano looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Distefano checks a leg kick.
Luciano slips a straight right by Distefano.
Distefano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Distefano lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Distefano rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano stalling the fight.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Distefano manages to break the clinch.
Distefano takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Distefano slips a straight right by Luciano.
Distefano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Distefano moves into the clinch successfully.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T3#
Distefano prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Distefano misses with a body punch.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Distefano won't allow it.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Luciano.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Distefano holds him up against the cage and eventually Luciano drops back down to his feet.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Distefanos head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
A bit of stalling here from Distefano.
Distefano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Distefano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Distefano can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Distefano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Luciano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Distefano uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Distefano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Distefano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Distefano's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB2#
Luciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luciano controls Distefano momentarily but Distefano frees himself.
Luciano being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Distefano pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eric Distefano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Distefano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Distefano just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Distefano misses.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distefano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Distefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Distefano misses with a straight right.
Distefano looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Distefano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Distefano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luciano is able to avoid easily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Distefano slaps the foot to one side.
Distefano misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Distefano misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Distefano's knee momentarily.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Distefano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Distefano avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Distefano 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Luciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Distefano misses with a straight left.
Distefano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Distefano stalks Luciano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luciano's face. Luciano staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Distefano avoids it.#T2#
Luciano lands a head kick!
Luciano misses with a low kick as Distefano jumps back.
Distefano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distefano sets himself, and Luciano steps forward looking for the clinch! Distefano avoids it this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Distefano!
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Luciano moves into range and clinches up with Distefano.#TD2#
Luciano jumps guard and drags Distefano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Luciano looking for a guillotine here but Distefano defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Luciano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Distefano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Distefano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Distefano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Luciano pushes a forearm under Distefano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Distefano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Ray Luciano 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: BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Bloodaxe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Distefano.
Bloodaxe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Distefano throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Distefano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
Distefano scores with a jab to the head.
Distefano slips a jab and a cross from Bloodaxe.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses. #CL#
Distefano clinches with his opponent.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Distefano.
Bloodaxe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distefano trying to control the position but instead, Bloodaxe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Distefano into the cage.
Bloodaxe looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Bloodaxe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Distefano.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Distefano.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodaxe or not.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Bloodaxe's ribcage. Bloodaxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Distefano being controlled against the cage.
Distefano 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.
Distefano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head. #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!
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
Bloodaxe struggles to land a body shot inside as Distefano controls his hands.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Distefano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano stalling.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe presses Distefano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe stalling.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe stalling against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Distefano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloodaxes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano is struggling to control the position.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bloodaxe is pushing Distefano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloodaxe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Distefano.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Bloodaxe looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bloodaxe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric Distefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe misses with a two punch combination.
Distefano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Distefano slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Distefano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Distefano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Distefano blocks a jab.
Distefano throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Distefano throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Distefano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Distefano staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target. #CL#
Distefano moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distefano gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bloodaxe is trying to maintain a safe position but Distefano gets an underhook and turns Bloodaxe into the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bloodaxe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano blocks a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Distefano gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodaxe slows down the pace here.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Distefano or not.
A short left from Distefano.
Bloodaxe pushes Distefano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe gets through Distefano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Distefano is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Distefano stalling in the clinch.
Bloodaxe just leaning against Distefano, taking a breather.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Distefano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Distefano tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Distefano back against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a shot to the body.
Distefano misses with some punches.
Eric Distefano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Distefano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bloodaxe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Bloodaxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Distefano.
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 Eric Distefano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Distefano.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Distefano throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Distefano looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Distefano's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe 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.
Distefano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Distefano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Distefano slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Distefano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Distefano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Distefano blocks it.
It looked like Distefano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe scores with the left hand. Distefano knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Distefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe throws out a counter right but Distefano avoids it with no problem.
Bloodaxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Distefano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Distefano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!#CL#
Distefano has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Distefano.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Bloodaxe.
Distefano is working Bloodaxe over against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Bloodaxe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Distefano.
Distefano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Distefano lands with a short shot to the head.
Distefano lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch but Distefano improves position.
A short right from Distefano.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloodaxe can do to turn this around?
Distefano stalling against the cage.
Distefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Distefano prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe. #T3#
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Distefano works on Bloodaxe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Distefano.
Bloodaxe has Distefano pushed against the cage.
Distefano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Bloodaxe is rocked!
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Distefano - that landed with a thud.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe is still on wobbly legs! Can Distefano finish him?
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch but Distefano improves position.
Distefano swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe seems to have recovered his senses.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Distefano blocks it.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Distefano lands an uppercut.#T4#
Distefano tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by Distefano.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Distefano backwards.
Distefano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe 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!
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Distefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Distefano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Distefano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Distefano moves out of range of the strikes.
Distefano tries to clinch up.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Distefano feints and then cracks Bloodaxe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloodaxe down.
Distefano wants to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Distefano walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Distefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bloodaxe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Distefano misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Distefano.
Distefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distefano.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Distefano slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Distefano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Distefano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bloodaxe tries to keep at a distance but Distefano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bloodaxe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Distefano stalling.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Distefano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Distefano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe scores with a shot to the side of Distefano's head.
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Distefano working aggressively here.
Distefano digs a right hand underneath Bloodaxe's ribcage. Bloodaxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodaxe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Distefano. #T2#
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano lands with a right to the head.
Distefano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Distefano has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Distefano for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Distefano improves his position.
A short right from Distefano on the inside.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Distefano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Distefano blocks it.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Distefano slows down the pace here.
Distefano stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Distefano.
Distefano lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Distefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow.
Distefano effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Distefano presses Bloodaxe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Distefano lands a left hand.
Distefano lands a body punch.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano misses with an elbow strike.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano had his way with Gunnar Bloodaxe in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Distefano scores with a decent looking hook.
Distefano loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Distefano loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Distefano avoids it easily.
Distefano connects with the punch.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Distefano moved out of range nicely.
Distefano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Distefano throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodaxe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Distefano slips under a jab.
Bloodaxe drops his hands momentarily and Distefano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Distefano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Distefano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distefano swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range. #T1#
Bloodaxe misses with the combination.
Distefano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bloodaxe, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Distefano's elbow.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodaxe can't find room to land a body shot as Distefano controls the action.
Distefano tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano throws an elbow but it misses.
Distefano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Distefano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Distefano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Distefano.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Distefano takes a shot to the head.
Distefano avoiding damage.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Distefano avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Distefano as the two fighters clinch.
Eric Distefano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe lands with a light punch inside.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Distefano.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Distefano drops Bloodaxe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bloodaxe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Distefano has Bloodaxe pressed against the cage. Bloodaxe drops his hands and Distefano takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Bloodaxe tumbling to the canvas! Distefano rains down with more punches but Bloodaxe was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Eric Distefano 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: BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Distefano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Distefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cren backwards.
Distefano lands a nice shot to the body.
Distefano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cren 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Distefano. #BC2#
Distefano breaks the clinch.
Distefano defending well as Cren loads up on a big left hand.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Cren avoids it with no problem.
Cren moves forwards but Distefano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cren misses with a series of wild punches.
Cren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Distefano scores with a jab.
Cren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distefano scores with a push kick.
Cren is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Distefano lands a left and a right that send Cren crashing to the mat, dazed. Distefano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cren is rocked!#T1#
Distefano connects with a superb combination that knocks Cren out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Distefano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Cren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano is the new middleweight champion!
Eric Distefano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Trejo misses with a looping left.
Distefano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Distefano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Trejo's head coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trejo looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Trejo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trejo looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Distefano throws a chopping leg kick but Trejo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Distefano throws a low kick but Trejo moves out of range easily.
Trejo cracks Distefano with an open hand slap.
Distefano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Distefano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Distefano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Distefano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Trejo 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!
Trejo looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
We've been informed that Distefano 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.
Trejo looks to score with a jab to the body but Distefano is just out of range.
Trejo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trejo misses with a hook to the body
and Trejo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Distefano slips a straight right by Trejo.
Distefano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trejo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Distefano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Distefano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Distefano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trejo defending well as Distefano loads up on a big left hand.
Distefano 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.
Trejo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trejo misses with a hook.
It seemed like Distefano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Trejo there.
Distefano takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Distefano does no damage.
Trejo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Distefano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Distefano throws out a counter right but Trejo avoids it with no problem.
Trejo takes one on the button.#ROC2#Trejo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Distefano.
Oh Trejo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo is breathing heavily.
Distefano lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distefano knocks out Trejo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Distefano before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Distefano picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
A relieved looking Eric Distefano 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: ROCK FC 14
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
Distefano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Distefano lands an overhand right.
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Distefano misses with a double jab
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Distefano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Distefano. #KD2#
Distefano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Distefano finish him?! #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
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!
Distefano slips a straight right by Hawk.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk switches off momentarily and Distefano cracks him with a monster right hand! Hawk topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Distefano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Distefano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Distefano!
Our winner, Eric Distefano, 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: ROCK FC: GONY 4.2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Zola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Distefano misses with a wild combination.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Distefano 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.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Distefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Distefano tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Distefano.
Zola's coach down at RAD's Lads was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Distefano blocks an uppercut.
Distefano misses with a punch on the inside.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Bombo Zola has been cut.
Distefano misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Distefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zola slips a jab from Distefano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Distefano. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Distefano and move into the clinch position.
Distefano dips to his left and cracks Zola with an uppercut!
Distefano with a jab.
A jab from Zola misses.
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zola closes the distance but Distefano moves to the side
and Distefano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Distefano in his tracks. #T1#
Distefano misses with a series of wild punches.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Distefano throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Distefano finds it's way round the side to connect with Zola's head.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola misses with a double jab.
Distefano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Distefano breaks the clinch.
Distefano misses with a double jab.
Distefano misses with an uppercut. Zola saw that one coming.
It seemed like Zola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Zola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Distefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Bombo Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a lazy uppercut
and Distefano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Zola moves into the clinch.
Zola misses with some punches. #T2#
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards. #BC#
Distefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Distefano.
As Zola looks to move away, Distefano throws a big counter combo but Zola just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zola scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
A head punch on the inside from Zola fails to land. #BC#
Distefano manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Distefano misses.
Distefano connects with a jab.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Distefano has time to react.
Zola moves out of range as Distefano strikes.
Distefano cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Distefano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zola.
Distefano misses with a looping right.
Zola dodges the punch combination from Distefano.
Zola tries to counter with a clinch but Distefano shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Distefano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Bombo Zola's cut even more.
Zola tries to clinch but Distefano is having none of it.
Distefano misses with a hook.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Distefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Distefano was well out of range. Poor timing from Zola.
A big right from Distefano misses.
A swing and a miss from Zola.#CL#
Distefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Distefano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zola avoids it.
A short left from Distefano.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Distefano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Distefano breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Distefano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Zola drives through and clinches with Distefano against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Distefano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zola pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Zola lands with a right to the head.
Zola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zola lands a body punch.
Zola misses with a body punch.
Distefano tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano lands a right hand.
Distefano is working Zola over against the cage.
Zola lands a left hand.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Distefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Distefano tries to break free but Zola pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Distefano.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Distefano.
Zola blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Distefano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Distefano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Distefano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bombo Zola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Distefano misses with an uppercut.
Distefano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Distefano.
Distefano throws an overhand right that lands on Zola's shoulder, as Zola tries to avoid the shot.
Distefano looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
A slow jab from Distefano misses its intended target.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distefano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Distefano.
Zola wants to counter the offense by Distefano and move into the clinch position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zola misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Distefano.
Distefano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
Distefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Distefano with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Distefano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Zola.
Distefano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Distefano.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Distefano.
Distefano is trying to force a seperation but Zola has the dominant position.
Zola lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola lands a nice uppercut.
Zola tries to work over Distefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Distefano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola lands a shoulder strike.
Zola lands a right hand. #ROC2#Distefano is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Zola.
Oh Distefano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Distefano to his knees! Zola keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bombo Zola!
Bombo Zola tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Distefano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Distefano scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcleod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcleod is trying to break free.
Distefano lands a shoulder strike.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Mcleod's head. #BC2#
Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mcleod 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 Distefano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Distefano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Distefano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcleod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Distefano counters with a left and a right... And another left! Mcleod is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
Our winner, Eric Distefano, 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: ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown but Distefano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Taymorkhanov clinches up with Distefano and pushes him back against the cage.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taymorkhanov is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taymorkhanov is trying to stall.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taymorkhanov backwards. #CUT#It looks like Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov has been cut.#BC#
Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taymorkhanov misses with a takedown
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov.
Distefano scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taymorkhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taymorkhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taymorkhanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taymorkhanov 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.
Good exchange - Distefano 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!
Distefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taymorkhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taymorkhanov looks winded!#T1#
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distefano as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Distefano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Distefano connects with a superb combination that knocks Taymorkhanov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Distefano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Taymorkhanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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