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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocalwzki Kryszwicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocalwzki Kryszwicki!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa jabs Kryszwicki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kryszwicki stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Costa. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kryszwicki closes the distance and clinches.
Kryszwicki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kryszwicki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Costa prevents it.
Da Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kryszwicki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kryszwicki tries to pull guard but Da Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Kryszwicki drops back down to his feet.
Kryszwicki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Costa is keeping busy.
Kryszwicki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael Da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocalwzki Kryszwicki.
Da Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kryszwicki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kryszwicki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kryszwicki is trying to pull guard but Da Costa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Costa is trying to pull guard but Kryszwicki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Costa trying to control the position but instead, Kryszwicki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Costa into the cage.
Kryszwicki has Da Costa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Costa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kryszwicki prevents Da Costa from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryszwicki gets underhooks to prevent Da Costa's takedown attempt.
Kryszwicki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kryszwicki prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kryszwicki.
Kryszwicki breaks from the clinch.
Kryszwicki shoots in and drives through. Da Costa sprawls well.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kryszwicki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kryszwicki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kryszwicki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Costa drives through and clinches with Kryszwicki against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Kryszwicki won't allow it.
Kryszwicki is looking to control Da Costa's arms but Da Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kryszwicki has his back to the cage.
Kryszwicki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Costa jumps guard but Kryszwicki stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Costa is trying to break the clinch but Kryszwicki is controlling him.
Kryszwicki slows down the pace here.
Kryszwicki wants a takedown.
Da Costa taking a breather.
Kryszwicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kryszwicki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kryszwicki wants to get back to his feet but Da Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kryszwicki looks winded!
Da Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Costa pushes down on Kryszwicki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Da Costa seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Da Costa dominated that round.
That's time! Da Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kryszwicki tries to move into range but Da Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kryszwicki fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kryszwicki.
Kryszwicki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Kryszwicki. No joy for Da Costa on that attempt.
Kryszwicki stuffs the takedown.
Da Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kryszwicki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Da Costa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kryszwicki but Kryszwicki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kryszwicki is fending him off so far but Da Costa persists. Nope, Kryszwicki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kryszwicki is looking to clinch but Da Costa is avoiding it.
Kryszwicki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Costa pinned against the cage. Da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kryszwicki moves into range and clinches up with Da Costa.
Da Costa wants to stall.
Kryszwicki breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kryszwicki closes the distance and clinches.
Kryszwicki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Costa throws an elbow but it misses.
Da Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kryszwicki won't allow it.
Da Costa is working for takedown but Kryszwicki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kryszwicki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kryszwicki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Costa to keep the fight standing.
Da Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kryszwicki controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kryszwicki breaks from the clinch.
Da Costa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kryszwicki.
Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Costa stuffs the takedown attempt from Kryszwicki. Kryszwicki gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kryszwicki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michael Da Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kryszwicki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Costa circles away.
Da Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kryszwicki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Costa somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kryszwicki as he jumps to the side.
Da Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kryszwicki sprawls well. He's pushed Da Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kryszwicki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Costa manages to pull guard.
Da Costa is looking for a triangle but Kryszwicki pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Da Costa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kryszwicki throws a series of punches but Da Costa avoids them all with ease.
Da Costa fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Da Costa.
Michael Da Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Costa tries to keep at a distance but Kryszwicki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Costa can't get the takedown.
Da Costa prevents a body shot from Kryszwicki.
Kryszwicki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kryszwicki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Costa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kryszwicki wants to control the action here but instead Da Costa manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kryszwicki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Costa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Costa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kryszwicki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kryszwicki wants to control but Da Costa is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Da Costa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa tries to control but Kryszwicki wriggling away.
Kryszwicki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Costa looking to finish with strikes here!
Da Costa avoids the attempt from Kryszwicki to control.
Da Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kryszwicki tries to hold on but Da Costa pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa tries to control but Kryszwicki wriggling away.
Da Costa working for a guillotine from mount but Kryszwicki is in no mood to give up.
Da Costa prevents Kryszwicki from getting the reversal.
Da Costa get's back to his feet.
Kryszwicki tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kryszwicki misses with a double jab
and Da Costa counters by clinching up.
Kryszwicki avoiding damage as Da Costa throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Da Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kryszwicki blocks an elbow strike.
Kryszwicki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kryszwicki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Da Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Costa 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Michael Da Costa!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Michael Da Costa!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Michael Da Costa!
Michael Da Costa wins by unanimous decision!
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