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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sims gets a clinch.
Sims content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sims stalling the fight.
Davydenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sims avoiding damage.
Davydenko misses with the head strike.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims. #T1#
Sims lands a damaging elbow.
Davydenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Davydenko in his tracks for a moment.
Davydenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davydenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sims works on Davydenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Sims lands an elbow just above Davydenko 's eye.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Davydenko in his tracks for a moment.
Davydenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Sims has double underhooks. #T2#
Sims is struggling to control the position.
Davydenko tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
Davydenko is trying to break free.
Davydenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davydenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Sims has double underhooks.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Sims has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Sims.
Sims manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sims slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Davydenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sims lands an elbow just above Davydenko 's eye.
Sims slows down the pace here.
Sims lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Marko Davydenko has been cut.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Sims.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Sims.
Davydenko throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Sims closes the distance and pushes Davydenko back into the cage.
Sims stalling the fight.
Davydenko tries to break free but Sims pushes him back against the cage.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Davydenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sims slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sims dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Davydenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims lands a damaging elbow.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Davydenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sims stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sims blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is stalling here.
Davydenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Davydenko letting Sims take a breather here.
Sims prevents Davydenko from breaking the clinch.
Davydenko is trying to push Sims away but Sims has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sims takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sims effectively controlling the action here.
Davydenko tries to circle away but Sims has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sims dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davydenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davydenko can't break the clinch.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Sims.
Sims keeps control of Davydenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sims is pushing Davydenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Davydenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davydenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Sims has double underhooks.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davydenko's defenses.
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davydenko can't break the clinch.
Sims keeps control of Davydenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davydenko can do to turn this around?#T4#
Davydenko is trying to push Sims away but Sims has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davydenko is trying to force a seperation but Sims has the dominant position.
Sims is pushing Davydenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Davydenko in his tracks for a moment.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sims lands an elbow just above Davydenko 's eye.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marko Davydenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davydenko is trying to break free.
Davydenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davydenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sims lands an elbow inside that Davydenko shrugs off. #T1#
Sims's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sims stalling in the clinch.
Sims lands an elbow just above Davydenko 's eye.
Sims lands an elbow inside.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davydenko's defenses.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Davydenko in his tracks for a moment.
Sims prevents Davydenko from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Davydenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Sims taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Davydenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sims is pushing Davydenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sims manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sims seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sims creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davydenko's defenses. #T3#
The referee calls for Sims to work.
Sims gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Sims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marko Davydenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davydenko throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Sims counters by moving into the clinch.
Sims lands an elbow just above Davydenko 's eye.
Sims dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sims lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Sims is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Davydenko in his tracks for a moment.
Sims has Davydenko pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Sims.#CL#
Sims moves into the clinch successfully.
Jake Sims has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Sims.
Jake Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sims has Davydenko pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sims, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sims!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 3
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jonninen lands a right hook to the body.
Jonninen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davydenko.
Davydenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonninen takes a swing at Davydenko's ribcage but misses.
Jonninen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonninen misses the shot to the body.
Jonninen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonninen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davydenko moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Davydenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Jonninen moves into the clinch.
Jonninen lands a right hand.
Jonninen blocking some punches.
Davydenko wants to break free but Jonninen has control.
Jonninen lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Jonninen.
A frustrated look appears on Davydenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Jonninen - that landed with a thud.
Jonninen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jonninen.
Jonninen works on Davydenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Jonninen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jonninen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davydenko backwards.
Jonninen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davydenko is breathing heavily.
A short right from Jonninen on the inside.
Jonninen just leaning against Davydenko, taking a breather.
Jonninen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jonninen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davydenko or not.
Jonninen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonninen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonninen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jonninen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Jonninen. #T2#
Jonninen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davydenko backwards.
Nice body punch from Jonninen - that landed with a thud.
Jonninen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davydenko or not.
A body shot lands from Jonninen.
A short uppercut from Jonninen.
Jonninen lands a shot to the body.
Jonninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jonninen.
Jonninen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jonninen lands with a light punch inside.
Jonninen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davydenko backwards. #T3#
Jonninen is working Davydenko over against the cage.
Jonninen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jonninen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davydenko backwards.
Jonninen lands a nice uppercut.
Jonninen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jonninen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jonninen - that landed with a thud.
Jonninen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Davydenko is rocked!
Jonninen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Davydenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jonninen lands a big right hand that drops Davydenko! The killer instinct kicks in and Jonninen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jonninen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joni Jonninen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 2
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Davydenko misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
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.#BC2#
Duchamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
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.
#T4##BC2#
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.#CUT#
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
#CL2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
Duchamp rushes Davydenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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
#CL2#
and Duchamp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duchamp. #BC2#
Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Duchamp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
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.#CUT#
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!#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
Duchamp clinches up against the cage.
Duchamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Come on Duchamp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Duchamp breaks from the clinch.
Davydenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duchamp can do to turn this around?#CL2#
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.#T2##TD2#
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.
#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Davydenko slips a jab and a cross from Swift .
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Swift .
Davydenko is looking for a counter combo.
Swift plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davydenko scores with a jab. Swift acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swift tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davydenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swift somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Davydenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davydenko.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davydenko is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Swift clinches up with Davydenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Swift wants a takedown.
Davydenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swift keeps control of Davydenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swift has Davydenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davydenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marko Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Swift .
Davydenko tries to break free but Swift pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marko Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Davydenko.
Davydenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davydenko.
Davydenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davydenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Swift dives in for a single leg takedown but Davydenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davydenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davydenko counters with a left to the body.
Swift looks winded!#CL2#
Swift moves into the clinch successfully.
Swift keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davydenko's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Swift manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davydenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davydenko scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Davydenko misses.
Davydenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davydenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davydenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Swift is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davydenko.#ROC#
Swift is rocked!
Davydenko throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Davydenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davydenko lands with a hook. Swift tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swift is still on wobbly legs! Can Davydenko finish him?
Davydenko throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Swift 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Davydenko dives in looking to finish as Swift flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Davydenko's strikes! Davydenko is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Swift 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Swift was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Davydenko!
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