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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pejovsky's choice of entrance music: Rick Ross feat. Young Jeezy - War Ready. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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188 lbs
35 - 12 - 2 |
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185 cm
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186 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takala is trying to defend but Pejovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takala keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pejovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pejovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala is staying active underneath Pejovsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takala is trying is best to control the position here.
Takala trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala is pressing down on Pejovsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takala wants to stand up but Pejovsky is controlling him.
Takala trying to keep a closed guard but Pejovsky is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick.
Takala blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Pejovsky wants to land a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to work over Pejovsky's front leg with a kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Takala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takala motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky lands a head kick!
Takala is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pejovsky checks the leg kick.
Pejovsky scores with a leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takala.
Takala is looking to slow Pejovsky down with leg kicks.
Pejovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pejovsky throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Pejovsky throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Takala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takala.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
Pejovsky feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down.
Pejovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Pejovsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Topi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala tests Pejovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pejovsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pejovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takala trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
Pejovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takala is looking to control Pejovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takala avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pejovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pejovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pejovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takala defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takala cracks Pejovsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pejovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Pejovsky blocks the leg kick.
Takala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pejovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
As Pejovsky backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
That's time! Takala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the head.
Pejovsky takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
Takala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pejovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Takala staying out of range there.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Pejovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Takala.
Takala tries to land a leg kick but Pejovsky saw it coming and moves away.
Pejovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pejovsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pejovsky throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Pejovsky slams his shin into Takala's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Takala.
A lazy left from Takala finds it's target.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pejovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pejovsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Pejovsky slips the punch.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Pejovsky lands a body shot.
Pejovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Takala.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takala!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky digs a good hook to Takala's body.
Pejovsky shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neno Pejovsky.
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Topi Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pejovsky 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.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala throws a counter high kick but Pejovsky was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pejovsky defending well as Takala loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Takala avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky drives through with a takedown into Takala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pejovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Pejovsky postures up in Takala's guard and throws a big left but Takala blocks it.
Takala controls Pejovsky momentarily but Pejovsky frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takala keeping moving, preventing Pejovsky from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pejovsky. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Takala misses.
Takala moves forwards but Pejovsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pejovsky shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky ducks right into an uppercut from Takala.
Pejovsky tries to land a body kick
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Pejovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
A solid body kick from Pejovsky.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pejovsky checks it well.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Pejovsky misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pejovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pejovsky just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala swings for the body but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Pejovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pejovsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pejovsky 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 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pejovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pejovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takala circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Takala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Pejovsky down.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Pejovsky.
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Takala throws a hook but Pejovsky blocks it.
Takala tries to move into range but Pejovsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pejovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Takala blocks the low kick.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Pejovsky slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pejovsky, right into the meat.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Takala catches Pejovsky right on the button with a cross.
Takala avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pejovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Pejovsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala moves out of range as Pejovsky throws a body kick.
Takala lands a jab to the head.
Takala tries to work over Pejovsky's front leg with a kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky tries to counter with a clinch but Takala shakes him off and moves away.
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.
Pejovsky tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
A big right from Takala misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Takala slips a straight right by Pejovsky.
Takala lands a high kick!
Takala throws a right and a left that Pejovsky avoids nicely.
That kick from Takala tenderised Pejovsky's leg. Pejovsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takala tries a low kick but Pejovsky avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Takala stuffs the takedown attempt from Pejovsky. Pejovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Pejovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pejovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pejovsky lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back.
Takala throws a hook but Pejovsky avoids it easily.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Pejovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Pejovsky catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Takala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pejovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takala misses with a hook. Pejovsky ducked under it nicely.
Pejovsky feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala avoids the body shot from Pejovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Takala.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Pejovsky dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Pejovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pejovsky throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takala.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick from Takala.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takala.
Pejovsky misses the shot to the body.
Takala is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Pejovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pejovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takala tries to work over Pejovsky's front leg with a kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Takala missing with a left hand there. Pejovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pejovsky feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pejovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pejovsky's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pejovsky 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.
A jab lands there for Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pejovsky staying out of range there.
Takala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takala lands an overhand right.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takala's head backwards.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
Takala connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Pejovsky looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo bu Pejovsky just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pejovsky. That's going to slow Takala down.
Takala lands a jab to Pejovsky's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pejovsky manages to avoid it.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Pejovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
Pejovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pejovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pejovsky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Takala.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the head.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pejovsky scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Pejovsky avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Pejovsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pejovsky lands a body shot.
Pejovsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Pejovsky controls his hands.
Pejovsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head.
Takala can't break the clinch.
A short left from Pejovsky.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Pejovsky controls his hands.
Pejovsky blocking some punches.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala tries to pull guard but Pejovsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pejovsky.
Takala wants to break free but Pejovsky has control.
Takala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takala is trying to break free.
Takala throws a head punch that misses.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Takala tries a body shot but Pejovsky blocks it.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pejovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala avoids the elbow strike from Pejovsky, against the cage.
Pejovsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pejovsky can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
Takala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takala tries a body shot but Pejovsky blocks it.
Takala is stalling here.
Pejovsky tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Pejovsky back against the cage.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takala scores with a hook to the body.
Takala lands a shoulder strike.
Pejovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pejovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from 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 lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala had his way with Neno Pejovsky in that round.
The cut man is working on Neno Pejovsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pejovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pejovsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takala misses the jab.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Pejovsky off balance momentarily.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Pejovsky scores with a leg kick.
Pejovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takala blocks a leg kick.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pejovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range.
Takala lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pejovsky. That's going to slow Takala down.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Pejovsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takala scores with a jab. Pejovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
That kick from Pejovsky tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala throws a leg kick that misses.
Pejovsky looks to land a body kick but Takala moved away.
Pejovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pejovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Pejovsky with an uppercut!
Pejovsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pejovsky is in Takala's guard.
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!
Pejovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky stops Takala from standing up.
Pejovsky trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Pejovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pejovsky trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Pejovsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takala throws an overhand right that lands on Pejovsky's shoulder, as Pejovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pejovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Takala.
Takala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pejovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Pejovsky lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pejovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala tries a head kick but it misses.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Pejovsky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pejovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Topi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neno Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takala swivels and escapes.
Takala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pejovsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
Takala blocks a leg kick.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pejovsky in his tracks.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neno Pejovsky.
I think Pejovsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Neno Pejovsky!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Neno Pejovsky!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Topi Takala!
Neno Pejovsky wins by split decision!
Neno Pejovsky is the new middleweight champion!
Neno Pejovsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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