PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 787 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 117 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Takala
vs
DeCoteau

180 cm
34
218
12 - 8 - 1

190 cm
31
220
9 - 11 - 0

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World class boxer
KO power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DeCoteau manages to circle out of the way.
DeCoteau fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala is looking to counter punch.

DeCoteau moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeCoteau manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by DeCoteau.
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau misses with a takedown attempt - Takala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeCoteau throws an off balance right hand

and Takala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takala.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takala smiles and moves away.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
DeCoteau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

DeCoteau has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Takala scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoteau.
Takala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala tries to work over DeCoteau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takala misses with some punches.
DeCoteau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takala pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeCoteau moves into the clinch.
Takala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeCoteau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
DeCoteau blocks a body shot from Takala.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Takala misses with the head strike.
DeCoteau stalling the fight.
Takala stalls.
DeCoteau prevents a body shot from Takala.
DeCoteau blocks a body shot from Takala.

DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
DeCoteau looking to control but Takala passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
DeCoteau wants to get back to full guard.
DeCoteau manages to get to full guard.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
DeCoteau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Takala is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is controlling Takala's trapped leg to prevent Takala from advancing to side control.
DeCoteau regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caleb DeCoteau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

DeCoteau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
DeCoteau throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
DeCoteau with a lazy takedown attempt

and Takala counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau lands with a short shot to the head.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Takala holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Takala won't allow it.
DeCoteau lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala has DeCoteau pushed against the cage.
Tino Takala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Takala being controlled against the cage.

DeCoteau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takala dodges the punch combination from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeCoteau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala defending well as DeCoteau loads up on a big left hand.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but DeCoteau manages to avoid it.
DeCoteau doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Takala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Takala lands a hook that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Takala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takala can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoteau controls the action.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Takala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
DeCoteau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeCoteau gets through Takala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeCoteau blocks an uppercut.
Takala has DeCoteau pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Takala.
I was talking to Takala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takala tries a body shot but DeCoteau blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau being controlled against the cage.
Takala lands a hook that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
A short right from Takala.
Takala just leaning against DeCoteau, taking a breather.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Takala has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoteau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takala misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
DeCoteau misses with a punch on the inside.
Takala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DeCoteau lands with a nice body punch.
DeCoteau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch.
Takala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeCoteau.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
DeCoteau moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
DeCoteau misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeCoteau moves to clinch but Takala breaks away
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeCoteau. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeCoteau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala ducks right into an uppercut from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takala tries to counter by clinching up but DeCoteau breaks away and moves out of range.
DeCoteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot.
DeCoteau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeCoteau somewhat.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
A left lands for DeCoteau.
DeCoteau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
As DeCoteau looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but DeCoteau just gets out of the way.

DeCoteau moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeCoteau misses with a body punch.
Takala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takala takes a shot to the head.
Takala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala being controlled against the cage.
DeCoteau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takala.
DeCoteau looking to stall.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeCoteau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
DeCoteau throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb DeCoteau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeCoteau 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!