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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masayuki Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyrylo Davydenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Davydenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masayuki Takahara!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davydenko has his takedown stuffed
and Takahara counters by moving into the clinch.
Takahara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takahara throws a strike but Davydenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takahara has his foot on Davydenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davydenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Davydenko content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davydenko stopping the sweep attempt from Takahara.
Davydenko controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko won't allow Takahara to sweep him here.
Davydenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyrylo Davydenko.
Davydenko instigates a clinch.
Takahara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Takahara has gone for a leg lock! Davydenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takahara's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takahara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takahara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davydenko controls the pace.
Takahara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davydenko looks for a takedown but Takahara sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahara clinches up against the cage.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Takahara has the dominant position.
Davydenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahara has double underhooks.
Takahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davydenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Davydenko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrylo Davydenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahara clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara manages to break the clinch.
Davydenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Davydenko is breathing heavily.
Takahara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davydenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davydenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davydenko controls the pace.
Davydenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takahara wants to stand up but Davydenko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davydenko wants to control from the top but Takahara keeps moving.
Davydenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyrylo Davydenko.
A left and a right from Takahara both land. Nice combination.
Davydenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masayuki Takahara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davydenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davydenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takahara stalling away here and it's allowed Davydenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Davydenko keeping moving, preventing Takahara from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takahara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davydenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahara gets to his feet - Davydenko follows without any prompting.
Kyrylo Davydenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davydenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takahara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davydenko somewhat.
Takahara scores with a takedown into Davydenko's guard.
Takahara is pushing down on Davydenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davydenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takahara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahara connects with a nice short shot to Davydenko's temple.
Takahara stops Davydenko from getting back to his feet.
Takahara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara is looking for a kimura but Davydenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takahara to get the leverage.
Takahara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takahara is keen to just control but Davydenko is a slippery customer.
Takahara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takahara is trying to control the action in half guard but Davydenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davydenko taking some punishment here, with Takahara in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahara connects with a nice short shot to Davydenko's temple.
Davydenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara thows a huge punch but Davydenko dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Takahara there.
Davydenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takahara is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davydenko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takahara manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masayuki Takahara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takahara tries to bum rush Davydenko with a series of wild strikes but Davydenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davydenko gets a double leg takedown into Takahara's guard.
Davydenko postures up.
Takahara looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahara, not yet.
Davydenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takahara has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masayuki Takahara wasn't active enough on the ground.
Takahara gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takahara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davydenko to see if he's OK.
Takahara working the ground and pound but Davydenko is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Takahara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takahara is chipping away with strikes.
Takahara is staying tight to Davydenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara lands some shots froms side control.
Takahara working the body and head with strikes.
It looks like Kyrylo Davydenko has been cut.
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!
Takahara trying to control the action but Davydenko is working from the bottom.
Davydenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takahara landing strikes.
Masayuki Takahara has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kyrylo Davydenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahara decides to stand back up.
Takahara scores a takedown into full mount!
Takahara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Takahara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Takahara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara goes for an armbar but Davydenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davydenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko trying to control but Takahara is working from the bottom.
Takahara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Takahara wants to stand and escape but Davydenko is having none of it.
Takahara keeping moving, preventing Davydenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davydenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davydenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davydenko controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masayuki Takahara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takahara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masayuki Takahara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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