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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Volga. Sullivan IV is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Deadly Sins. Topi Takala has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
27 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
33 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Sullivan IV doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Takala misses with a looping right.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Takala.
Takala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Sullivan IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan IV's head.
Takala throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sullivan IV's knee momentarily.
Takala slips under a jab from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan IV, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala 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.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
A swing and a miss from Takala.
Takala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan IV checks it well.
Takala slips under a jab.
Sullivan IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Takala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Takala lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan IV off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan IV.
Takala thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
and Sullivan IV counters by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan IV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan IV lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sullivan IV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sullivan IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
Sullivan IV blocks an elbow strike from Takala.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan IV taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takala.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan IV. Takala shrugs it off though.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala tries to bum rush Sullivan IV with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan IV uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Takala.
Takala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Sullivan IV - just one landing.
Sullivan IV punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Sullivan IV with an uppercut!
Sullivan IV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan IV.
We've been told by Takala's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick from Takala.
Takala misses with a two punch combination.
Takala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sullivan IV darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Takala misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala scores with a head kick. Sullivan IV tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV'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.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan IV.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV 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.
Takala tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Takala misses.
A good leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Takala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Sullivan IV with an uppercut!
Sullivan IV slips a straight right by Takala.
Takala swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takala thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV works Takala's body with a nice hook.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala walks into a jab.
Sullivan IV stuns Takala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the leg kick from Takala.
Sullivan IV connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body kick.
Takala defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
Takala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan IV's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan IV tries to avoid it.
Takala misses with a straight right.
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan IV slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan IV blocks the low kick.
Takala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takala tries a low kick but Sullivan IV avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Takala
and Sullivan IV counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takala misses the jab.
Sullivan IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Takala connects with a looping right hand.
Takala throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Takala throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back.
Takala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV delivers a nice body kick.
Sullivan IV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Sullivan IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Sullivan IV staying out of range there.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan IV lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan IV - the referee stops the clock and Takala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan IV. Takala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sullivan IV lands with a hook. Takala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takala avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to Takala's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Takala throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takala takes a swing at Sullivan IV's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takala slips under a jab from Sullivan IV.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takala tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Takala misses.
Sullivan IV connects with a nice looking jab.
Sullivan IV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan IV lands with a cross.
Sullivan IV lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan IV lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sullivan IV lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV defending well as Takala loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan IV connects with a body shot.
Takala misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan IV.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Sullivan IV stuns Takala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan IV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takala to score with a decent uppercut.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Takala misses.
Sullivan IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sullivan IV can pounce on him.
Takala misses with a low kick as Sullivan IV jumps back.
Sullivan IV is looking to slow Takala down with leg kicks.
Takala throws a jab when Sullivan IV was well out of range.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan IV lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan IV thumps Takala with a low kick.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takala.
Sullivan IV connects with a high kick.
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala is rocked!
Sullivan IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Oh Takala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sullivan IV thuds a left hand into Takala's body.
Takala seems to have got his legs back now.
Takala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Sullivan IV - just one landing.
Sullivan IV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range.
Sullivan IV thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Takala if he has to take too many more of those.
Takala misses with a right hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Sullivan IV there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sullivan IV is looking to clinch.
Sullivan IV scores with a punch to the head.
Sullivan IV is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sullivan IV ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan IV lands a head shot.
Sullivan IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala throws a hook but Sullivan IV blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Takala throws a hook but Sullivan IV avoids it easily.
Takala blocks the body kick.
Sullivan IV scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sullivan IV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takala.
Takala throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan IV moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Sullivan IV finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takala scores with a punch to the head.
Sullivan IV lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan IV has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John L Sullivan IV!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John L Sullivan IV waved his t-shirt featuring Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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