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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Duchamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Davydenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Duchamp!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchamp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davydenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duchamp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Martin Duchamp has been cut.
Duchamp shoots for a takedown but Davydenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duchamp looks for a takedown but Davydenko sprawls well.
Duchamp fails with the takedown
and Davydenko counters with a left and a right that stings Duchamp.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.
Davydenko takes a swing at Duchamp's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchamp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davydenko is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Davydenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duchamp.
Duchamp shoots in for a double leg but Davydenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown but Davydenko shows good takedown defense.
Duchamp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davydenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchamp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Duchamp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duchamp ducks right into an uppercut from Davydenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duchamp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duchamp shoots for a double leg takedown but Davydenko sprawls well. He's pushed Duchamp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Duchamp looks to move away, Davydenko throws a big counter combo but Duchamp just gets out of the way.
Duchamp looks winded!
Davydenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duchamp avoids the body shot from Davydenko.
Davydenko sets himself, and Duchamp steps forward looking for the clinch! Davydenko avoids it this time.
Duchamp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davydenko tries to avoid it but Duchamp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davydenko to the ground. Davydenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marko Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp throws a wild body kick that Davydenko sees coming a mile off.
Davydenko is looking for a counter combo.
Davydenko lands a head shot.
Duchamp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davydenko.
Duchamp takes one on the button.
Duchamp keeps Davydenko at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davydenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duchamp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davydenko misses with a few strikes there.
Davydenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duchamp has his takedown stuffed
and Davydenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davydenko sprawls well. Davydenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duchamp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko misses with a wild body shot.
Duchamp darts in and clinches Davydenko up against the cage.
Duchamp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davydenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duchamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duchamp clinches up against the cage.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Duchamp has the dominant position.
Duchamp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davydenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin Duchamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duchamp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davydenko counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Martin Duchamp's cut even more.
Duchamp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davydenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Duchamp's head.
Davydenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Duchamp's head.
Davydenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Davydenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davydenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Duchamp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duchamp scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Davydenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Davydenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Duchamp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duchamp needs to keep his hands up - Davydenko had a free shot at his head there.
Davydenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davydenko lands with a shot to the body.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davydenko as he avoids it easily.
Marko Davydenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Duchamp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davydenko lands with a nice body punch.
Duchamp has his takedown stuffed
and Davydenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davydenko lands the left hand.
Davydenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duchamp is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duchamp misses with a takedown attempt - Davydenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Duchamp.
Davydenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duchamp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davydenko as he jumps to the side.
Davydenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duchamp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duchamp rushes Davydenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko is trying to break the clinch but Duchamp has him pressed against the cage.
Duchamp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davydenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davydenko cracks a nice hook into Duchamp's ribs.
Duchamp shoots in looking for a takedown but Davydenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duchamp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davydenko scores with a shot to the body.
Davydenko throws a series of strikes that have Duchamp backpedaling.
Davydenko scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davydenko misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duchamp on the side of the head.
Duchamp fails with the takedown
and Davydenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duchamp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duchamp ducks under a wild hook from Davydenko.
Duchamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Davydenko digs a good body shot into Duchamp's ribs.
Davydenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duchamp backs up against the cage.
Davydenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Duchamp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duchamp.
Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Duchamp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko feints a jab promting Duchamp to slip. Davydenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duchamp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The cut above Martin Duchamp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duchamp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duchamp clinches.
Duchamp has Davydenko pushed against the cage.
Duchamp jumps guard but Davydenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davydenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Duchamp won't allow it.
Duchamp is trying to drag Davydenko to the mat but Davydenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Davydenko fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Davydenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Duchamp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Davydenko misses.
Duchamp lands a jab.
Duchamp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davydenko defends well and Duchamp ends up having to push Davydenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davydenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davydenko jabs at Duchamp's body.
Davydenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duchamp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duchamp there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchamp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davydenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duchamp clinches up against the cage.
Duchamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Duchamp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Davydenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duchamp can do to turn this around?
Duchamp pushes Davydenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Duchamp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Duchamp.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Duchamp has the dominant position.
Duchamp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duchamp jumps guard but Davydenko stands there with Duchamp around his waist. Duchamp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davydenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Duchamp won't allow it.
Duchamp lands a good knee to the midsection. Davydenko won't want to take too many of those.
Marko Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp successfully pulls guard.
Davydenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Davydenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duchamp is keeping the position for now.
Davydenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duchamp working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duchamp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duchamp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Davydenko stays in close to Duchamp's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duchamp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duchamp is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for Duchamp with that takedown attempt.
Davydenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duchamp.
Davydenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duchamp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davydenko circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duchamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davydenko swivels and escapes.
Davydenko cracks Duchamp with a good jab.
Davydenko cracks a nice hook into Duchamp's ribs.
Davydenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davydenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duchamp. Duchamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davydenko with a nice cross.
Duchamp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Davydenko counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davydenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davydenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Martin Duchamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duchamp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davydenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Davydenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davydenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marko Davydenko!
Marko Davydenko wins by unanimous decision!
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