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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Sandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heristos Merialoser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Sandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heristos Merialoser!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merialoser is looking to clinch but Sandro is avoiding it.
Sandro wants to clinch but Merialoser slips to the side
and Merialoser holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
Merialoser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Merialoser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but Sandro blocks with his arms.
Merialoser just leaning against Sandro, taking a breather.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandro blocks it with crossed arms.
Merialoser effectively controlling the action here.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandro blocks it with crossed arms.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but Sandro blocks it.
Merialoser slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merialoser throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandro pulls Merialoser into guard.
Merialoser postures up.
Merialoseris looking to pass into half guard but Sandro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sandro is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandro pushes down on Merialoser's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sandro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merialoser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sandro is trying to control the action in half guard but Merialoser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merialoser is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandro.
Sandro trying to control the action but Merialoser is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merialoser trying to control from the bottom.
Merialoser is looking for a sweep. Sandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merialoser throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Merialoser is looking for a sweep. Sandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merialoser holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merialoser slows down the pace here.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merialoser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merialoser stalling the fight.
Merialoser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but Sandro blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Merialoser - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Merialoser looks gassed!
Merialoser misses with a knee to the head.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Merialoser lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Sandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merialoser is pushing Sandro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser won't allow it.
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.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandro blocks it with crossed arms.
Merialoser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandro blocks it with crossed arms.
Sandro has Merialoser pushed against the cage.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but Sandro blocks with his arms.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser won't allow it.
Merialoser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Merialoser trying to stall but Sandro improves his position.
Sandro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Merialoser uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandro controlling the position.
Sandro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heristos Merialoser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Merialoser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merialoser takes the fight into the clinch.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Merialoser.
Merialoser misses with a knee to the head.
Merialoser misses with a knee strike.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sandro wants to stall.
Merialoser slowing the pace effectively.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merialoser misses with a knee strike.
Sandro manages to pull guard.
Merialoser wants to control from the top but Sandro keeps moving.
Sandro controlling Merialoser's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merialoser defends it easily.
Sandro managing to control the position.
Sandro working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merialoser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandro working a defensive guard here.
Merialoser 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.
Merialoser preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merialoser trying to control but Sandro is working from the bottom.
Sandro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandro looks to clinch
and Merialoser counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Merialoser misses with a knee strike.
Sandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merialoser just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merialoser just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Sandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandro blocks it with crossed arms.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but Sandro blocks with his arms.
Sandro scores with a shot to the side of Merialoser's head.
Sandro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but Sandro blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandro trying to control the position but instead, Merialoser has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sandro into the cage.
Merialoser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merialoser connects with a knee to the head.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser won't allow it.
Merialoser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Merialoser scores with a knee to the head.
Merialoser misses with a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merialoser misses with a knee strike.
Merialoser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandro drops back down to his feet.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heristos Merialoser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Merialoser is looking to clinch.
Merialoser tries to clinch there but Sandro circles away.
Merialoser circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merialoser counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Merialoser.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Merialoser misses with a knee to the head.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but Sandro blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
Merialoser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merialoser pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandro drops back down to his feet.
Merialoser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sandro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Sandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandro jumps guard but Merialoser stands there with Sandro around his waist. Sandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Merialoser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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.
Sandro misses with a knee to the head.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Merialoser trying to control the position but instead, Sandro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Merialoser into the cage.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Merialoser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandro is keeping busy.
Sandro tries to pull guard but Merialoser holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandro drops back down to his feet.
Merialoser is looking to control Sandro's arms but Sandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Merialoser has his back to the cage.
Sandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandro decides to pull guard.
Merialoser wants to stand and escape but instead Sandro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Merialoser wants to control but Sandro postures up.
Merialoser is not content to let Sandro control the position.
Merialoser is looking to regain half guard here but Sandro keeps moving and retains side control.
Marlon Sandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merialoser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merialoser, who protects the arm well.
Merialoser can't do much from the bottom here.
Sandro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Sandro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merialoser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heristos Merialoser!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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