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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boleslaw Krzywousty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Michelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boleslaw Krzywousty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikkel Michelsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krzywousty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michelsen's waist but Michelsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krzywousty off to one side.
Krzywousty lands a slapping body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Michelsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krzywousty - the referee stops the clock and Michelsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krzywousty. Michelsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michelsen but Michelsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michelsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krzywousty.
Michelsen clinches up with Krzywousty and pushes him back against the cage.
Michelsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krzywousty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michelsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michelsen pushes Krzywousty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krzywousty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michelsen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michelsen has Krzywousty up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzywousty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Michelsen. That snapped Krzywousty's head back.
Michelsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krzywousty defends well and Michelsen ends up having to push Krzywousty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzywousty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michelsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Michelsen has Krzywousty up against the cage in a clinch.
Michelsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is struggling to control the position.
Krzywousty is pressed up against the cage. Michelsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krzywousty down to the mat. Krzywousty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krzywousty fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michelsen is keeping busy.
Michelsen pulls guard successfully.
Krzywousty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krzywousty dives in and grabs Michelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michelsen pushes down on Krzywousty's head and hops out.
Krzywousty has closed the distance and engaged Michelsen in a clinch.
Krzywousty wants to take the fight to the mat but Michelsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krzywousty is trying to drag Michelsen to the mat but Michelsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty avoids a wild elbow strike from Michelsen.
Krzywousty manages to break the clinch.
Krzywousty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krzywousty is defended easily by Michelsen.
Michelsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Krzywousty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Michelsen up against the cage.
Michelsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krzywousty.
Michelsen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Michelsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krzywousty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krzywousty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krzywousty trying to control but Michelsen is working from the bottom.
Michelsen pushes Krzywousty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michelsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikkel Michelsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krzywousty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krzywousty wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown but Michelsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michelsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krzywousty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michelsen's knee momentarily.
Michelsen leaves Krzywousty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michelsen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzywousty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michelsen moves away.
Michelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krzywousty lands a head kick. Michelsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Krzywousty misses with a takedown attempt - Michelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Michelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michelsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krzywousty defends well and Michelsen ends up having to push Krzywousty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krzywousty shoots in for a takedown but Michelsen shows good takedown defense.
Michelsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krzywousty. Krzywousty gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michelsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michelsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Krzywousty. Krzywousty gets slowly back to his feet.
Michelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michelsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michelsen is looking to land body kicks.
Boleslaw Krzywousty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen tries to work over Krzywousty's front leg with a kick but Krzywousty checks it.
Michelsen instigates a clinch.
Krzywousty tries to pull guard but Michelsen won't allow it.
Michelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krzywousty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Michelsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krzywousty is trying to control the position but Michelsen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michelsen passes Krzywousty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Michelsen prevents Krzywousty from improving his position.
Mikkel Michelsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krzywousty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Michelsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Michelsen's back!
Krzywousty missing with strikes.
Michelsen is trying to stand back up.
Krzywousty is not going to allow Michelsen to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty has the hooks in. Michelsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Krzywousty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Michelsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Michelsen tries to escape but Krzywousty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzywousty working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boleslaw Krzywousty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Krzywousty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Michelsen misses with a hook to the body
and Krzywousty counters with a one-two to the body.
Krzywousty dodges the punch combination from Michelsen.
Krzywousty is looking to counter with head kicks.
Michelsen rushes Krzywousty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krzywousty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty shoots in and drives through. Michelsen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krzywousty darts in trying to clinch
letting Michelsen counter with a right hand.
Michelsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krzywousty avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzywousty closes the distance and pushes Michelsen back into the cage.
Krzywousty breaks the clinch.
Michelsen closes the distance and clinches.
Michelsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Michelsen pulls guard.
Krzywousty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michelsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty trying to control the position from guard on top but Michelsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michelsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krzywousty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krzywousty 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.
Krzywousty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michelsen trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krzywousty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michelsen wants to break free but Krzywousty has control.
Michelsen wants a takedown.
Krzywousty content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krzywousty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michelsen to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krzywousty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michelsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boleslaw Krzywousty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krzywousty managing to block the knees to the body from Michelsen.
Krzywousty has Michelsen pressed against the cage, preventing Michelsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krzywousty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krzywousty fails with a takedown attempt.
Krzywousty closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krzywousty tries to score a body lock takedown but Michelsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krzywousty pulls guard.
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 Boleslaw Krzywousty.
I think Krzywousty 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikkel Michelsen!
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