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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Prophet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilju has chosen One Of These Mornings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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147 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Prophet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilju shoots in and gets a takedown into Prophet's guard.
Prophet trying to control the position here.
Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kilju chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prophet holds on and takes a little breather.
Prophet wants to control the position but Kilju says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Prophet gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kilju's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prophet looking to control.
Prophet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well.
Kilju wants to stand but Prophet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kilju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Prophet controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Prophet tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prophet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Prophet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prophet missing with a left hand there. Kilju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prophet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju gets a double leg takedown into Prophet's guard.
Kilju works over Prophet with some ground and pound from guard.
Prophet has control of Kilju's left arm, preventing Kilju from doing any damage.
Kilju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prophet keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prophet working a defensive guard here.
Kilju content to stall in guard here.
Prophet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prophet sprawls well. Prophet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kilju gets slowly back to his feet.
The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Prophet throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilju throws a fast counter high kick but Prophet manages to duck under it in time.
Prophet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prophet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prophet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prophet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Prophet misses with a low kick.
Prophet scores with a jab.
Kilju fails with the takedown
and Prophet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilju takes the fight into the clinch.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Prophet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilju is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prophet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prophet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilju at a distance.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Prophet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prophet. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilju is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kilju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prophet, pushing him back against the cage.
Kilju tries to work over Prophet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prophet to keep the fight standing.
The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prophet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju is trying to force a seperation but Prophet has the dominant position.
Kilju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju stalling in the clinch but Prophet improves position.
Kilju jumps into guard, dragging Prophet to the mat.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully.
Prophet advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prophet wants to control but Kilju is keeping him busy.
Prophet working the head and body with strikes.
Prophet trying to control the position but Kilju is working away.
Kilju wants to control but Prophet postures up.
Prophet trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom.
Kilju can't do much from the bottom here.
Prophet trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom.
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.
Prophet controls the position from side control.
Prophet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kilju is trying to improve his position.
Kilju wants to control but Prophet postures up.
Prophet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around?
Prophet is looking to take a break and control but Kilju is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prophet working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is letting Prophet control him for a moment.
Prophet working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prophet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prophet wants it to stay on the feet.
Prophet swings for the body but Kilju moves out of range.
The Prophet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilju drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju trying to control but Prophet is working from the bottom.
Prophet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prophet's guard.
Prophet pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage.
Kilju distracts Prophet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kilju wants to pass the guard but Prophet is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Prophet dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kilju closes the distance and clinches up with Prophet, looking for a takedown. Kilju pushes Prophet against the cage but Prophet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.
Kilju is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Prophet. No joy for Kilju on that attempt.
Kilju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilju there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilju shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prophet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.
Kilju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilju walks into a jab.
Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilju gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Prophet.
Kilju blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet lands a shot to the body.
Kilju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prophet smiles and moves away.
Prophet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Kilju moves forwards but Prophet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Prophet looks to land a left hand but Kilju moved out of range nicely.
Prophet just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prophet.
Prophet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kilju has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilju missing with knees to the body.
Prophet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilju takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Prophet lands with a left to the head.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilju.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prophet pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prophet.
Prophet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilju wants to clinch.
Prophet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilju closes the distance and pushes Prophet back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilju changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prophet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prophet thuds a left hand into Kilju's body.
Prophet throws the left hand but Kilju avoids the punch easily.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
Kilju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prophet's waist but Prophet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilju off to one side.
Kilju drops his hands momentarily and Prophet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prophet tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it.
Prophet scores with a jab. Kilju acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kilju feints and as Prophet raises his hands in defense, Kilju changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prophet trying to keep a closed guard but Kilju is proving a slippery customer.
Prophet controlling Kilju's posture.
Tuju Kilju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prophet wants to stand but Kilju is controlling the position.
Prophet pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage.
Prophet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuju Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilju throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Prophet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilju eats them both and turns towards Prophet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prophet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilju.
No luck for Kilju with that takedown attempt.
The Prophet is winning the standup battle so far.
Prophet misses with a wild body shot.
Prophet throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilju misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Prophet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prophet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!
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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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