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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilju might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Of These Mornings. Scissorhands has chosen Still as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it. Kilju misses with a two punch combination.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju works the jab nicely. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kilju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot lands for Kilju. Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju misses with a double jab
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut. Kilju throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well. A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target. Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Scissorhands. Kilju tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Kilju fails to pull guard.
Scissorhands blocks the elbow strike.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards. A hook to the body from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kilju breaks the clinch.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Kilju. A swing and a miss from Kilju. Scissorhands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Kilju checks it. Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Kilju ducks right into an uppercut from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A bone on bone clash there as Scissorhands blocks the leg kick.
Kilju is looking to wear down Scissorhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kilju getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet. Scissorhands throws a body punch but Kilju moves out of range. Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scissorhands tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kilju lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands. Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range. Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scissorhands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kilju is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Kilju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kilju throws an off balance right hand
enabling Scissorhands to counter with a crisp jab. Kilju cracks Scissorhands with a right hand to the side of the head. Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilju finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head. Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Kilju is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kilju throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju misses with an uppercut. Kilju keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. Kilju throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kilju wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs. Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it. Scissorhands tries to clinch up but Kilju circles away and keeps his distance. Kilju half committed to a counter leg kick. Scissorhands checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Scissorhands looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilju lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilju misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilju. Kilju scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kilju looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
A big right from Scissorhands misses. Kilju slips a jab from Scissorhands. Scissorhands misses with a leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kilju - that will leave a mark!
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilju has time to react. Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilju can pounce on him.
Kilju moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Kilju. Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Kilju avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scissorhands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilju to score with a decent uppercut. Kilju throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilju. Tuju Kilju is winning the standup battle so far. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Scissorhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kilju connects with the punch. Kilju scores with a jab to the body. Kilju jabs Scissorhands right on the nose. Scissorhands blinks but takes it well. Scissorhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Scissorhands takes a swing at Kilju's ribcage but misses. Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju. Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilju connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head. Scissorhands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kilju throws a series of punches but Scissorhands avoids them all with ease. Scissorhands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju misses with a straight left. Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Kilju avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilju lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scissorhands has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scissorhands and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilju. Good shot there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Kilju knows he should have avoided that one. Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Scissorhands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kilju takes one to the side of the head.
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! Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilju. Scissorhands slips under a jab from Kilju. Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Scissorhands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissorhands avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Kilju darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target. It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kilju is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kilju avoids a kick to the body.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands wants to counter with a clinch but Kilju pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kilju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilju finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Scissorhands lands a jab to the nose. Kilju avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Scissorhands checks a low kick from Kilju. Kilju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Scissorhands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilju counters with a nice uppercut. Scissorhands has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kilju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands. Kilju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A chopping leg kick lands by Kilju. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju looks to land a combination but Scissorhands avoids it well. Scissorhands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kilju darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands. Kilju is looking to counter punch. Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scissorhands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick. Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kilju looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range. Kilju cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap. Scissorhands misses with a hook. Kilju connects with a looping right hand.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A good leg kick by Scissorhands. A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Kilju lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilju. Kilju gets off balance looking for a body kick and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand. 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 Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kilju has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scissorhands. Kilju takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Scissorhands wants to slow Kilju down by chopping away at his legs. Scissorhands misses with a body kick. Scissorhands scores with a jab to the body. Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Kilju's legs. It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it. Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilju. Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head. Kilju misses the jab. Kilju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head. Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body and Kilju counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilju. 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! Scissorhands is trying to control the position but Kilju postures up. Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju is fighting to break Scissorhands's control of his arms but Scissorhands is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kilju trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom. Scissorhands controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Scissorhands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Scissorhands slips under a jab. Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kilju fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilju.
Kilju lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilju takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf. Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kilju will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands is trying to counter with his kicks. Kilju dodges the punch combination from Scissorhands.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. A telegraphed right hand from Scissorhands misses the target. Scissorhands cracks Kilju with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Scissorhands lands with a hook. Kilju tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kilju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scissorhands's sensitive parts. Kilju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilju counters with a nice kick to the body. Kilju throws a head kick that misses. Kilju moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
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! Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice body kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands slips under a jab from Kilju. Scissorhands throws a body punch but Kilju moves out of range. Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kilju - just one landing. Kilju connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off. Kilju swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissorhands. Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. Scissorhands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edward Scissorhands just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kilju lands a nice hook to Scissorhands's body. Scissorhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilju is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down. Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Scissorhands walks into a stiff left hand from Kilju. Scissorhands tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Kilju lands a nice shot that snaps Scissorhands's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilju. Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away. Kilju on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju slips under a jab. Scissorhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju. Kilju jabs Scissorhands right on the nose. Scissorhands blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards. Scissorhands scores with a spinning back kick! Scissorhands misses with a hook. Nice defenses there by Scissorhands. Kilju throws a head kick that half lands.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick. Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch. Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head. Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilju counters with a lovely shot to the body. Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilju on the side of the head. Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A countering left hand to the body from Scissorhands misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scissorhands ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju. Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kilju was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kilju throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked so Kilju counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kilju tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard. Scissorhands looking to control.
Scissorhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilju can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Scissorhands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kilju throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilju passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kilju in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Kilju trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom. Kilju looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scissorhands is avoiding damage well.
That's four 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. Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard. Kilju working away. Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kilju misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Kilju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scissorhands keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. Kilju missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju had his way with Edward Scissorhands in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilju throws a body kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Scissorhands. It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kilju connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kilju lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks. Nice uppercut there from Kilju. Kilju takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kilju punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch. Kilju checks the leg kick. Scissorhands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju. Kilju throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands. Kilju takes a body punch but keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju misses with a straight left. Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scissorhands tries to clinch but Kilju moves out of range. Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kilju will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Scissorhands misses with a body kick. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Kilju sees it coming and moves out of range. Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands. Kilju loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch. Scissorhands follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kilju misses with a leg kick and Scissorhands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilju is out of range. Scissorhands blocks a jab. Kilju takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Kilju thinks about countering with a body kick. Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Kilju moves his leg out of the way. Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilju has time to react. The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily. Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Kilju.
Kilju throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a low kick, right behind Kilju 's knee. Kilju checks a leg kick. Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it. Scissorhands moves out of range as Kilju strikes. Scissorhands feints a counter leg kick. Kilju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kilju ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Scissorhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand. Kilju misses with a straight left. It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kilju checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands. Kilju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju. Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Scissorhands defending well as Kilju loads up on a big left hand. Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilju fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scissorhands sprawls well initially but Kilju persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kilju seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scissorhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Scissorhands keeping hold of Kilju's head, controlling as best he can. Scissorhands trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kilju manages to pass to mount!
Scissorhands is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scissorhands is desperately trying to improve his position but Kilju has a good base and remains in mount. Scissorhands bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilju is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilju is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tuju Kilju showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kilju 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Scissorhands! Edward Scissorhands is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Edward Scissorhands stared into the camera and said 'Sorry, the belt is mine.'.
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