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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Comte De Turenne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Turenne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dark Tranquility- Final Resistance. Alexi Takala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Comte De Turenne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Turenne, pushing him back against the cage.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
De Turenne managing to block the knees to the body from Takala.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
Takala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takala has picked De Turenne up - he's going for a ride! Takala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
De Turenne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takala is looking to stall here but De Turenne recovers full guard.
Takala wants to control from the top but De Turenne keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Takala has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Turenne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexi Takala wasn't active enough on the ground.
De Turenne has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala scores a nice knee to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Takala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takala trying to land knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that De Turenne has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala breaks the clinch.
De Turenne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Takala throws a shot to the body.
Takala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Turenne, pushing him back against the cage.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
Takala tries to work over De Turenne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takala can't find room to land a body shot as De Turenne controls the action.
Takala tries a body shot but De Turenne blocks it.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala clinches up against the cage.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
Takala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Takala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
De Turenne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexi Takala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Turenne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Comte De Turenne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is leaning against De Turenne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takala looking to slow down the pace here.
De Turenne lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takala breaks the clinch.
De Turenne wants to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
De Turenne wants to clinch
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Turenne fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Turenne tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala moves into the clinch.
Takala tries a body shot but De Turenne blocks it.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Turenne backwards.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Takala misses with a punch to the body.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
De Turenne working Takala over with knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Comte De Turenne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Takala cracks De Turenne with a nice body shot.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Takala is working for takedown but De Turenne is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Turenne obliges.
Takala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
Takala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takala.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala working hard to break the clinch.
Takala misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takala scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comte De Turenne dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Turenne closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Turenne tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Turenne darts in trying to clinch
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
De Turenne wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has De Turenne backing up. De Turenne nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
De Turenne closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takala.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
De Turenne tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala has De Turenne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Turenne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takala has De Turenne pushed against the cage.
Takala has De Turenne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Turenne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Comte De Turenne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Takala.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne missing with knees to the body.
Takala managing to block the knees to the body from De Turenne.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Turenne on the side of the head.
De Turenne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takala scores with a hook.
De Turenne wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. De Turenne will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Turenne wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
De Turenne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takala cracks De Turenne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Turenne closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Turenne tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Turenne tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Alexi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Turenne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takala throws a combination. De Turenne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Turenne is rocked!
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh De Turenne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Turenne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Turenne's knee momentarily.
De Turenne tries to clinch up
and Takala counters with an outside leg kick.
Takala drives through and clinches with De Turenne against the cage.
De Turenne seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala.
De Turenne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
De Turenne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takala is defending well for now.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takala avoiding damage as De Turenne throws knees to the body.
Takala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Turenne's elbow.
Takala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Turenne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takala avoids it.
De Turenne trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Turenne or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Takala.
Takala tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takala 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Comte De Turenne!
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hype
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