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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between marlon kristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokko Lieju (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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Amsterdam, marlon kristo ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tokko Lieju! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! kristo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lieju. Lieju throws a quick inside leg kick. Lieju misses with a looping left. Tokko Lieju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lieju throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lieju fails in his attempt to clinch. kristo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lieju's waist but Lieju gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kristo off to one side. Lieju shoots in for a takedown but kristo shows good takedown defense. Lieju throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lieju missing with a left hand there. kristo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. kristo fails to land the takedown. Lieju misses the shot to the body. Lieju misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lieju is looking to clinch. kristo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lieju. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lieju.
That's one minute gone in the round. kristo shoots in for a takedown but Lieju shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for marlon kristo . That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for kristo with that takedown attempt. kristo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lieju tries to sprawl out of it but kristo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lieju manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lieju gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lieju wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lieju gets underhooks to prevent kristo 's takedown attempt.
Lieju wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kristo has him pressed against the cage. Lieju can't break the clinch.
kristo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lieju misses with a head kick.
Lieju gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and kristo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lieju looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. kristo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lieju knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. kristo prevents Lieju from standing back up.
kristo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. marlon kristo wasn't doing enough on the ground. Lieju misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. kristo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lieju but Lieju pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lieju gets the takedown into side control. Lieju prevents kristo from escaping the position. Lieju working the head with strikes. Lieju is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kristo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lieju wants to take a breather but kristo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lieju.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. kristo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. kristo goes for a takedown attempt but Lieju pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lieju with a nice cross. kristo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lieju thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokko Lieju dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lieju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kristo . Good shot there by Lieju. Lieju throws a looping overhand right but kristo ducks down to avoid it. Lieju throws a lazy right hand but kristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. kristo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lieju. Lieju gets slowly back to his feet. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lieju!
Lieju tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. kristo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lieju sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lieju falls off balance throwing a combination
and kristo counters with a nice double leg into guard. kristo sitting in guard here, content to control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. kristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lieju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. kristo stands up over Lieju, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lieju is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. kristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieju swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lieju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as kristo controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lieju trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lieju misses with a takedown attempt and kristo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. kristo controls from within his opponent's guard. kristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lieju is retaining full guard. kristo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. kristo pushes down on Lieju's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. kristo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. kristo trying to pass the guard but Lieju defending well. Lieju wants to control but kristo is keeping busy.
Lieju wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
marlon kristo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Lieju throws a sloppy head kick and kristo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by kristo . kristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieju swivels though and keeps the full guard. kristo wants to control from the top but Lieju keeps moving. kristo controls the pace of the fight for a moment. marlon kristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. kristo wants to control from the top but Lieju keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lieju keeping full guard, as kristo tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marlon kristo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
kristo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice uppercut there from Lieju. Lieju shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and kristo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lieju won't be happy with that. kristo controls the position from side control. Lieju is looking to regain half guard here but kristo keeps moving and retains side control. Lieju is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. kristo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. kristo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Lieju is looking to work his way out of this bad position but kristo is controlling him well. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of marlon kristo . kristo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lieju quickly recovers to half guard. kristo wants to pass to mount but Lieju is defending the position. kristo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. marlon kristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. kristo circles away from the clinch attempt.
kristo tries for a takedown but Lieju circles away easily and Lieju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lieju thows a leg kick but kristo checks it and kristo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lieju! Lieju is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lieju is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. kristo throwing strikes here but Lieju is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
kristo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lieju tries to lock up and control but kristo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. kristo trying to control but he's not successful this time. kristo content just to control the position here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. kristo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of marlon kristo . kristo staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight! marlon kristo showed his dominance in that final round. I think kristo 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marlon kristo !
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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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