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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Michalik (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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166 cm
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193 lbs
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185 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julius Doyle! 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, Patryk Michalik! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Michalik moves into the clinch. Michalik gets underhooks to prevent Doyle's takedown attempt.
Michalik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Michalik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doyle napping and manages to drive through into side control! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Doyle sneaks back into half guard. Doyle trying to hold on to Michalik's head to control him but Michalik postures up.
Doyle keeping control of the position. Doyle wants to get back to full guard. Doyle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Doyle works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doyle is working an open guard so Michalik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Some wild striking there from Doyle.
Michalik gets in close and instigates a clinch. Michalik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Michalik is avoiding it.
Doyle tries to sprawl but Michalik drives through with a takedown into half guard. Michalik wants to take a breather but Doyle is having none of it. Doyle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Michalik.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michalik won't allow Doyle to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Michalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Doyle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Michalik manages to get himself to full guard.
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! Michalik wants to sweep but no luck. Michalik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Michalik drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michalik successfully pulls guard.
Michalik working a defensive guard here.
Doyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Michalik has momentary wrist control but Doyle slips an elbow through the middle. Michalik looking for a sweep. Not yet Michalik, not yet. Michalik wants to control the position but Doyle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Doyle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Doyle is looking for a kimura but Michalik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doyle to get the leverage. Doyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Michalik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michalik tries to roll over but Doyle keeps him under control. Michalik looks winded! Doyle trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Doyle wasn't doing enough on the ground. Michalik has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Michalik working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryk Michalik dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Doyle wants to control but Michalik is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Michalik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Michalik tries to bench press Doyle off him but Doyle keeps the position. Doyle cracks Michalik with a big right hand but Michalik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Michalik seems a little lost for a moment, as Doyle dominates the positioning. Doyle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michalik pushes Doyle up against the cage in a clinch. Doyle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michalik is trying to keep an underhook but Doyle manages to get the takedown into half guard. Michalik trying to control from the bottom.
Michalik is trying to control but Doyle manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doyle prevents Michalik from getting the reversal. Doyle looking to control but Michalik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michalik is looking to improve his position but Doyle isn't that keen on the idea. Doyle controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michalik can't escape the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Michalik tries to hold on but Doyle postures up. Doyle wants to control the pace but Michalik is squirming around nicely. Michalik tries to hold on but Doyle postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doyle controlling his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julius Doyle. Michalik scores with a takedown into Doyle's guard. Doyle pulls Michalik in close to prevent any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Doyle dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Michalik misses. Michalik clinches with his opponent.
Michalik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Doyle up against the cage. Doyle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michalik pulls him back up using the underhooks. Michalik has hold of one of Doyle's legs. Doyle is fighting the takedown attempt but Michalik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Michalik is looking to stand up but Doyle won't let him. Michalik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michalik tries to stand but Doyle is controlling from the bottom. Doyle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Doyle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Doyle working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julius Doyle wasn't doing enough on the ground. Michalik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michalik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doyle is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doyle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michalik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Michalik prevents Doyle from improving his position. Doyle gets back to full guard.
Michalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Michalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Doyle is trying to control the position but Michalik postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Michalik throws a big elbow that misses. Michalik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Doyle is trying to keep Michalik in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Julius Doyle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Doyle gets caught napping as Michalik dives in and scores a takedown. Doyle manages to retain guard. Doyle wants to sweep but no luck. Michalik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michalik won't allow Doyle to sweep him here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patryk Michalik has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Michalik darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage. Michalik is pressed up against the cage. Doyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michalik down to the mat. Michalik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Michalik.
And that's the end of the fight! Patryk Michalik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Michalik 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patryk Michalik!
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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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