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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalski has chosen Born to Run as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juliano Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maciej Michalski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michalski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Michalski.
Michalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michalski with a jab.
Michalski misses with a body shot.
Nice combo by Michalski! Oh, that's hurt him - Rios falls to the canvas and Michalski follows him into side control.
It looks like Juliano Rios has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios tries to buck Michalski off but Michalski is having none of it.
Michalski scoring with punches and elbows.
Michalski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Michalski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rios to his feet.
Michalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalski.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Michalski moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rios goes down! Can Michalski finish him!?
Rios is rocked!
Michalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Rios lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Michalski!
Michalski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios working the ground and pound effectively.
Rios tries to control but Michalski wriggling away.
Michalski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michalski is trying to stand up.
Rios breaks from Michalski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Michalski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rios trying to control but Michalski is having none of it.
Michalski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michalski is looking to escape.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking to control but Michalski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michalski is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios looking to secure an arm triangle but Michalski defends it well.
Michalski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rios trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Michalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rios unloads with some shots from mount but Michalski bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Michalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Michalski misses.
Michalski misses with a body kick.
Michalski looks to land a combination but Rios avoids it well.
Rios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michalski misses with a head kick.
Michalski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Michalski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rios on the side of the head.
Michalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michalski throws a push kick but Rios slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michalski did well to prevent Rios getting side control.
Michalski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michalski is staying active underneath Rios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michalski is trying to stand up here but Rios is controlling him well.
Michalski has one foot on Rios's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michalski works the jab nicely.
Rios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michalski's head.
Michalski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michalski throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalski takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Michalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Michalski lands a glancing blow to the side of Rios's head.
Michalski misses with a straight right.
Michalski tries to land a leg kick but Rios saw it coming and moves away.
Michalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalski.
Juliano Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios is looking to clinch but Michalski is avoiding it.
Rios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maciej Michalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michalski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maciej Michalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michalski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rios drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Michalski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Michalski is fending him off so far but Rios persists. Nope, Michalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rios fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juliano Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michalski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Michalski as Rios shoots in.
Maciej Michalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios is looking to clinch but Michalski is avoiding it.
Rios moves out of range of the body kick.
Michalski tries to land a front kick but Rios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rios.
Rios blocks a head kick by Michalski.
Rios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michalski lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rios.
Rios takes one to the chin there.
Michalski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalski won't be happy with that.
Rios trying to control the action but Michalski is working from the bottom.
Michalski wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios throws an elbow but Michalski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Michalski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Rios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juliano Rios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rios, right into the meat.
Michalski keeps Rios at a distance using the push kick.
Michalski throws a combination. Rios tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Michalski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rios momentarily.
Michalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michalski misses with a kick to the body.
Michalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalski tries to bum rush Rios with a series of wild strikes but Rios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Michalski misses
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalski won't be happy with that.
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!
Rios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michalski keeps working.
Rios is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michalski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalski tries to escape but Rios is in control.
Rios lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michalski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michalski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michalski lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danga de danga de dang - Michalski scores with a four punch combination!
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Michalski takes a swing at Rios's ribcage but misses.
Michalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Michalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Michalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Michalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michalski throws a combination that misses
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Michalski didn't expect that.
Rios throws a big right hand that misses.
Michalski pushes Rios off and gets back to his feet.
Rios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Michalski!
Rios wants to control the pace but Michalski is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michalski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rios with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rios won't let Michalski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Michalski bucks up and throws Rios to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Michalski connects with a crisp jab.
Rios walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michalski.
Michalski tries to land a front kick but Rios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michalski leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Michalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rios tries to move into range but Michalski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Michalski lands a really nice looking cross but Rios seems unphased.
Michalski throws a wild body kick that Rios sees coming a mile off.
Michalski misses with a body kick.
Michalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michalski throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rios.
Nice takedown defense from Michalski. No joy for Rios on that attempt.
Michalski throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Rios cracks Michalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michalski throws a head kick that misses
and Rios counters with a single leg into guard. Michalski didn't expect that.
Michalski wants to stand and escape but Rios is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michalski is looking to stand back up but Rios counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Michalski.
Michalski is trying to stand back up but Rios is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juliano Rios.
I think Rios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Rios!
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hype
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pop
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