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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Speed has chosen Disturbed / Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Topi Takala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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200 cm
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195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mack Speed! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala. Takala throws a right and a left that both miss. Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily. Speed throws a leg kick which misses Takala's front leg but catches the back leg as Takala tries to avoid it. Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range. Takala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takala slips a jab from Speed. Speed is looking to score with low kicks. Nice shot lands for Takala. Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
Mack Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takala throws a leg kick which misses Speed's front leg but catches the back leg as Speed tries to avoid it. Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speed. Takala cracks Speed with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet. Speed avoids the head kick by Takala.
Takala lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Takala misses with an uppercut. Speed throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it. Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Speed. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Speed delivers a nice body kick. That kick from Speed tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on. A head kick misses from Speed. Speed thows a body shot but no joy. Speed lands a head kick. Takala smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A head kick by Speed misses and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow. Speed throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range. Speed staying out of range there. Speed on the wrong end of a nice hook. Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily. Takala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speed. Takala connects with a single shot there. Takala lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Speed. Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Nice shot lands for Takala. Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed throws a half hearted mid kick. A jab from Speed misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Takala throws a jab when Speed was well out of range. Takala throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Speed. Speed looks to land a combination. Takala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Takala jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance. Takala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A jab lands there for Speed. Speed looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming. Takala misses with a straight left. Speed connects with an inside leg kick. Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter 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! Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Speed tries a low kick but Takala avoids it. Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takala throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Takala blocks a low kick nicely. Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Speed avoids the body shot from Takala.
Speed 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 throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range. Speed misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Speed. Takala looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well. Speed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Speed throws a leg kick but Takala moved away. A thudding body kick lands there by Speed!
Takala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Takala scores with a punch to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mack Speed will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Speed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Speed's head. Speed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala. A head kick misses from Speed. Takala connects with an inside leg kick. Takala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speed's head backwards. Takala misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Speed tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on. Takala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speed. 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 throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Speed cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Speed is looking to chop away at Takala's legs. Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speed. Speed obviously looking to wear him down.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely. Nice shot by Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed. Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed pushes Takala away with a front kick. Speed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takala lands a right hook to the body.
Speed goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A head kick by Speed misses and Takala counters with a nice body shot. Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed. Speed throws a head kick that misses. Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala tests Speed's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Speed wants to slow Takala down by chopping away at his legs. Speed slips a straight right by Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range. Takala throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and checks it nicely. Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Speed is looking to chop away at Takala's legs. Takala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Speed back to the cage. Takala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Speed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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. A head kick misses from Takala. Speed misses with a leg kick. Takala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takala scores with a head kick.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Takala's knee but Takala avoids it well. Speed throws a lazy head kick and Takala counters with a right hand to the body. Takala throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speed. Speed obviously looking to wear him down.
Takala lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Takala throws a head kick that misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Speed tries to score with a low kick but Takala moves his leg out of the way. Topi Takala is winning the standup battle so far. Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takala blocks the body kick.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab. Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Speed misses. Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Speed misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takala throws a leg kick but Speed checks it. Takala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Speed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Speed misses with a low kick. Takala tries to bum rush Speed with a series of wild strikes but Speed uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Takala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Takala scores with a jab to the body. Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving. Speed throws a head kick that misses and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Takala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Takala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Takala lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that second round. That's time! Takala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takala misses the shot to the body. Takala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Speed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Speed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheers as Takala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Speed doesn't seem phased though. Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range. Takala throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease. Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speed can pounce on him.
Takala misses with a looping right. Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Takala misses with an uppercut. Speed saw that one coming. Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range. Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takala. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Speed misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speed. Speed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Speed throws a body kick that misses. Takala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takala lands a nice hook to Speed's body. Speed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A big left from Takala misses. Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Takala fails to land with a series of punches.
Takala digs a good body shot into Speed's ribs. Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takala moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet. Speed on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head. Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed misses with a leg kick. Takala connects with a crisp jab. Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A good leg kick by Speed. Takala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speed doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takala checks a leg kick. Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Takala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily. Good work by Speed as he checks the leg kick. Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Takala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala misses with a two punch combination.
Speed misses with a looping left. Nice jab there from Takala. Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed slips under a jab. Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Speed thows a leg kick but Takala checks it and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. Speed misses the shot to the body. Speed lands a head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Takala. 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! Speed misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Speed throws a front kick aimed at Takala's knee but Takala avoids it well. Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed swings away with a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mack Speed just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Speed misses. Speed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Takala lands a jab-cross combination. Speed throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off. Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speed throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range. Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Takala.
A bone on bone clash there as Takala blocks the leg kick.
Speed is looking to land body kicks. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takala - that will leave a mark!
Takala scores with a hook to the body. Speed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Takala misses with a wild body shot. Speed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. 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! Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily. Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Speed has time to react. Speed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Takala misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Speed lands but Takala takes it in his stride. Some wild striking there from Takala.
Takala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Speed counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing. Speed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Speed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Takala blocks a head kick by Speed.
A head kick misses from Speed. Speed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands. Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed tries to work over Takala's front leg with a kick but Takala checks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala. Takala avoids the head kick by Speed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takala. 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 jabs at Speed's body. Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Speed should have avoided that one. Speed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takala is looking to score with low kicks. Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takala is out of range. Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Speed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Takala throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takala tries to score with a low kick but Speed moves his leg out of the way. Takala throws a right and a left that both miss. Takala needs to keep his hands up - Speed had a free shot at his head there. Speed catches Takala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Takala misses with a leg kick. Speed misses with a low kick. Speed misses with a low kick.
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Speed does a little dance to reset his feet. Speed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speed there as he acknowledges the shot. Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takala. Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away. Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Speed throws a nice outside leg kick. Takala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed is looking to slow Takala down with leg kicks. Takala looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Speed throws a combination that misses and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Takala throws a quick inside leg kick. Speed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takala backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Takala. Speed is looking to score with low kicks. Takala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speed under the eye. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Takala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takala lands with a shot to the body. Takala throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range. Takala tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala had his way with Mack Speed in that round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takala throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala with a hook. Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala. Speed moves out of range of the leg kick from Takala. Speed jabbing away but nothing is landing. Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Speed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf. Takala thuds a left hand into Speed's body. Speed lands a nice looking body kick. Speed misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Takala. Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Speed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Takala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takala connects with a crisp jab. Speed thows a body kick. Takala tries to catch it but that hurt him. Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Speed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Speed throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and checks it nicely. Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily. Takala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Speed throws a head kick that misses. Speed throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily. Takala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed. Speed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Speed tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it. Takala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Speed is out of range and Takala settles back down. Speed walks into a jab. Speed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Takala misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Takala throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Speed connects with a solid leg kick. Speed misses with a head kick.
Speed throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Takala connects with a leg kick. Speed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Takala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Speed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away. Takala throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease. Speed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala. Takala avoids the body shot from Speed.
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. Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts. 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 scores with a jab to the head.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed. Takala stalks Speed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Speed's face. Speed staggers backwards, shaken. Takala looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range. Speed needs to keep his hands up - Takala had a free shot at his head there. A chopping leg kick lands by Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takala throws a leg kick but Speed checks it. Takala looks for the body kick but Speed saw that one coming. Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Takala scores with a head kick. Speed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A leg kick checked by Takala. Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala. Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily. Speed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takala tries to work over Speed's front leg with a kick but Speed checks it. Speed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Speed takes a body punch but keeps moving. Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Speed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Takala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speed.
And that's the end of the fight! Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round. Well Takala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala! Topi Takala retains his middleweight title! Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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