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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Seyran Zeynalabdinov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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188 lbs
29 - 10 - 1 |
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204 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeynalabdinov's sensitive parts.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
Zeynalabdinov cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Takala moves out of range of the leg kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Takala thows a body kick. Zeynalabdinov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zeynalabdinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a crisp jab.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Zeynalabdinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeynalabdinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild body shot.
Zeynalabdinov pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zeynalabdinov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takala - the referee stops the clock and Zeynalabdinov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takala. Zeynalabdinov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeynalabdinov. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zeynalabdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeynalabdinov's coach down at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeynalabdinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takala scores with a nice head shot.
Takala checks a leg kick.
Takala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeynalabdinov showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala pushes Zeynalabdinov off looking to stand but Zeynalabdinov dives back in and keeps control.
Zeynalabdinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Takala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Takala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zeynalabdinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takala to regain full guard.
Takala trying to keep a closed guard but Zeynalabdinov is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takala holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Takala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but Takala is keeping the position.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and lands a big shot to Takala's brow.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Takala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takala has momentary wrist control but Zeynalabdinov slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala is adopting a defensive guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seyran Zeynalabdinov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeynalabdinov throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Zeynalabdinov tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Takala is predictable there
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takala won't be happy with that.
Takala gets back to half guard.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a head shot. Takala uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Takala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takala is adopting a defensive guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Topi Takala wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Takala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zeynalabdinov's sensitive parts.
Zeynalabdinov works Takala's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zeynalabdinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
A bone on bone clash there as Zeynalabdinov blocks the leg kick.
Takala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takala throws a low kick but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Takala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takala stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Zeynalabdinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov working the ground and pound but Takala is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala is not content to let Zeynalabdinov control the position.
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!
The strikes coming from Zeynalabdinov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zeynalabdinov tries to score with some ground and pound. Takala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zeynalabdinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to take a break and control but Takala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow but Takala slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov 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 thumps Zeynalabdinov with a low kick.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Takala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem phased though.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a powerful jab.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Takala throws a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a hook. Takala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Takala leaves Zeynalabdinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takala momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a low kick, right behind Takala 's knee.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala throws a body kick that misses.
Takala lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takala.
Zeynalabdinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala looks to land a body kick but Zeynalabdinov moved away.
A cross from Takala lands.
Takala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takala throws a shot from downtown. Zeynalabdinov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it.
Topi Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Zeynalabdinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zeynalabdinov ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala feints and then cracks Zeynalabdinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zeynalabdinov down.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
A low kick from Zeynalabdinov is predictable there
and Zeynalabdinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeynalabdinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zeynalabdinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zeynalabdinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takala swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takala avoids the head kick by Zeynalabdinov.
Takala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeynalabdinov.
Takala checks a leg kick nicely.
Takala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zeynalabdinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala.
Takala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov dives in and grabs Takala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takala pushes down on Zeynalabdinov's head and hops out.
Takala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Takala tenderised Zeynalabdinov's leg. Zeynalabdinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeynalabdinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zeynalabdinov.
Takala drops Zeynalabdinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zeynalabdinov looks back up at him and smiles so Takala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zeynalabdinov in his tracks.
Zeynalabdinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takala is out of range and Zeynalabdinov settles back down.
Zeynalabdinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takala.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov gets a double leg takedown into Takala's guard.
Takala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeynalabdinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeynalabdinov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
After winning the bout, Seyran Zeynalabdinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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