PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka comes to the cage accompanied by Sattuu. Takka has chosen Dragonforce - Dawn Over a New World 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.

Mansikka
vs
Takka

184 cm
24
188 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takka swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka ducks under a wild hook from Takka .
Takka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mansikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takka throws out the jab.
Takka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Takka .
Takka checks a low kick from Mansikka.
Mansikka tries to clinch there but Takka circles away.
Mansikka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takka misses with a wild combination.
Takka stalks Mansikka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mansikka's face. Mansikka staggers backwards, shaken.
Takka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansikka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takka .
Mansikka tries to clinch but Takka is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Takka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takka throws a right and a left that Mansikka avoids nicely.
Mansikka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Mansikka.
Mansikka thumps Takka with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Mansikka.
Mansikka slips under a jab from Takka .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takka fails to land with a series of punches.
Takka motions for Mansikka to come forward. Takka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansikka delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takka is out of range.
Takka throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mansikka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takka to the mat! Takka manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takka trying to control the position.
Takka keeping full guard, as Mansikka tries to pass.

Takka working for a triangle but Mansikka defends it easily.
Mansikka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mansikka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mansikka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mansikka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takka being controlled here, momentarily.
Takka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mansikka trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansikka won't allow Takka to sweep him here.
Takka keeping moving, preventing Mansikka from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teppo Mansikka.
Takka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takka misses with a head kick.
Mansikka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takka has time to react.
Takka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansikka. Mansikka obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Takka . Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses.
Takka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takka misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takka just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka misses with a two punch combination.
Mansikka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mansikka avoids the head kick by Takka .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Takka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Mansikka just misses with a punch to the body.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mansikka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mansikka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takka .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takka .
Takka wants a takedown.
Mansikka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takka .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansikka.
Mansikka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.
Takka blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka is trying to push Takka away but Takka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mansikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Mansikka jumps guard but Takka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mansikka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takka is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka trying to land knees to the body.
Mansikka scores with a shoulder strike.
Takka looking to throw knees to the head but Mansikka is blocking nicely.
Mansikka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Takka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansikka avoids it.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the side of Takka 's head.
Mansikka has Takka pressed against the cage, preventing Takka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka throws a push kick but Takka slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Takka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takka swings for the body but Mansikka moves out of range.
Mansikka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Takka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mansikka's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka wants to sweep but no luck.
Mansikka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Takka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mansikka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takka stands up over Mansikka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Takka trying to control but Mansikka is working from the bottom.

Mansikka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Takka uses it to pass to side control.
Takka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mansikka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Takka .
Mansikka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mansikka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takka 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takka 's back!
Takka is keeping busy.

Mansikka working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Mansikka looking for the choke from the back.
Takka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mansikka fails to advance to Takka 's back.
Mansikka tries to control but Takka wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka tries to lock up and control but Mansikka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takka is looking to improve his position but Mansikka isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansikka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takka is looking to improve his position but Mansikka isn't that keen on the idea.
Takka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mansikka trying to mount his opponent but Takka defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mansikka misses with a wild combination.
Mansikka blocks a head kick by Takka .
Takka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takka shoots in for a double leg but Mansikka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Takka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansikka blocks a head kick by Takka .
Takka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takka tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansikka checks a leg kick.
Takka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansikka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a jab.
Mansikka tests Takka 's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mansikka instigates a clinch.

Takka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takka throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Mansikka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takka is looking to score with low kicks.
Takka throws a push kick but Mansikka slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Takka .
Takka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a straight left.
Timo Takka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansikka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teppo Mansikka is winning the standup battle so far.
Takka throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Takka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takka wants it to stay on the feet.
Takka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka throws a front kick that sends Takka stumbling back into the cage.
Mansikka scores with a shot to the body.
Takka fails with a takedown attempt.
Takka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mansikka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka lands a really nice looking cross but Mansikka seems unphased.
Mansikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takka throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Mansikka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mansikka checks a low kick from Takka .
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takka blocks a head kick by Mansikka.
Takka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansikka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mansikka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takka at a distance.
Mansikka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansikka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mansikka circles away.
Teppo Mansikka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Takka .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka scores with a jab to the head.
Takka misses with a few strikes there.
Mansikka connects with a single shot there.
Mansikka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansikka rather than just go for the knockout.
Mansikka feints and then cracks Takka 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takka down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mansikka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takka misses with a body shot
and Mansikka counters with a nice uppercut.
Mansikka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mansikka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.