PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique- The Cause of Death. Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Khan
vs
Takala

187 cm
36
194 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

198 cm
36
188 lbs
39 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
GREEN!160

Pearson Specter Litt
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Takala tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala scores with a nice body kick.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Takala lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Takala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Khan should have avoided that one.
Takala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala lands a head shot.
Takala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Khan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Takala takes one on the button.
Khan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takala throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
A big left from Takala misses.
Khan is looking to counter punch.
Takala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khan 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala lands with a nice body kick.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takala on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Khan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Khan moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Takala scores with a jab.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Takala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topi Takala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Khan throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takala scores with a leg kick.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick.
Takala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khan misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Takala throws a head kick that half lands.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khan has time to react.
Topi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
Khan lands a high kick!
Takala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Takala throws a nice head kick!
Takala tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Takala throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Khan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Takala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Takala thumps Khan with a low kick.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takala slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Takala misses.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Takala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Khan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takala throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Takala scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Khan slips a jab from Takala.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Takala is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topi Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
Good shot there by Khan.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Takala throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan slips under a jab from Takala.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Takala avoided it.
Khan throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Takala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Takala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Takala jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
A good leg kick by Takala.
A head kick misses from Takala.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takala checks a low kick from Khan.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Takala misses with a looping right.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khan throws a big counter combination but Takala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Khan as he checks the leg kick.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Takala defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Takala counters with a body kick that stops Khan in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Takala lands a jab to the head.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala 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.
Takala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan works the jab nicely.
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!
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Jab from Takala.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Takala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
A leg kick checked by Khan.
Takala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan moves forwards but Takala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Takala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Khan down.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Takala's head.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topi Takala really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Takala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Takala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Takala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala lands with a nice body punch.
Takala works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Takala.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Takala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Takala lands.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Takala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala works over Khan's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Takala slips a straight right by Khan.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takala is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Khan tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to chop away at Takala's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Takala - just one landing.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan lands with a straight right. Takala didn't see that one coming.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Takala there.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Khan walks into a stiff left hand from Takala.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takala.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Khan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Takala throws out a counter right but Khan avoids it with no problem.
Takala moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan throws a leg kick but Takala moved away.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Takala misses.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Takala motions for Khan to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Takala connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Takala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Takala settles back down.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan scores with a body shot.
Takala throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khan is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Khan misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
As Khan backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Khan manages to avoid it all.
Khan throws a push kick but Takala slaps the foot to one side.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
Khan throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Takala misses.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Takala saw it coming and moves away.
Takala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takala throws a leg kick which misses Khan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khan tries to avoid it.
Mustafa Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Takala moves his leg out of the way.
Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala lands with a straight right. Khan didn't see that one coming.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Khan seems unphased.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takala 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 Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala delivers a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Khan tries to move into range but Takala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Khan is rocked!
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan misses with a body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Khan tries to land a leg kick but Takala saw it coming and moves away.
Takala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala checks the leg kick.
Takala circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khan drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Takala follows Khan to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topi Takala!
Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.