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Event:
KAMIKAZE 83: Jail
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Pettis moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilju. Kilju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Kilju manages to avoid it. Kilju misses with a takedown and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kilju tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance. Pettis appears to be looking for a big counter. Kilju throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off. It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pettis swivels and escapes. Pettis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilju manages to circle out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jeremy Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Kilju has his takedown stuffed and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Kilju swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. Kilju fails with a takedown attempt. Pettis is looking to counter the offense by Kilju and move into the clinch.#CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Pettis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Pettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Kilju shoots and misses and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut. Jeremy Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kilju doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
#CL2# Kilju closes the distance and pushes Pettis back into the cage.#BC2# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kilju closes the distance looking to clinch and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut. Kilju closes the distance and clinches up with Pettis, looking for a takedown. Kilju pushes Pettis against the cage but Pettis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilju.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Kilju dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kilju throws a lazy head kick and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kilju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilju off to one side. Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Kilju. Kilju with a lazy takedown attempt and Pettis counters with a three punch combo that has Kilju backing up. Kilju nods at Pettis to acknowledge the strikes. Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilju wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Kilju. Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kilju.#T4# Kilju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Pettis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilju.#CL2# Kilju rushes Pettis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kilju wants to stall.
Kilju has Pettis pressed against the cage.
Kilju slowing the pace effectively. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pettis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Pettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kilju throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Pettis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kilju tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis tries to counter by clinching up but Kilju breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# Kilju instigates a clinch. Kilju has Pettis pressed against the cage, preventing Pettis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2# Kilju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kilju working a defensive guard here.
Pettis wants to get up but he can't break Kilju's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilju looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilju, not yet. #T1# The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kilju fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away. It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju with a lazy takedown attempt and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilju doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Pettis counters by moving into the clinch. Jeremy Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.#T2# Kilju tries to pull guard but Pettis holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilju drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Kilju ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilju no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kilju trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis wanted to stand there but Kilju had control of the position. Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around?#T3# Kilju looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilju, not yet. Pettis wanted to stand there but Kilju had control of the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Kilju trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kilju shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Pettis is trying to break the clinch but Kilju is controlling him. A right hand to the body from Pettis.
#T4# Kilju displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pettis up against the cage.#BC# Pettis breaks the clinch.
Kilju misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Pettis moves into the clinch. Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Kilju's takedown attempt.
Pettis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards. Kilju drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Kilju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kilju fails with the takedown enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Pettis dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kilju has his takedown stuffed and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kilju wants to clinch but Pettis slips to the side and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. Kilju fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A quick step to the side and Pettis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kilju is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Kilju tries to clinch up and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kilju with a poor takedown enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab. Jeremy Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Pettis moves forwards but Kilju connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kilju throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease. #CL2# Kilju closes the distance and clinches. Pettis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards. Pettis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilju's elbow. #T2##BC# Pettis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kilju misses with a takedown and Pettis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch.#BC# Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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 shoots and misses letting Pettis counter with a right hand. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilju. It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Kilju misses with a takedown attempt and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. Kilju tries to clinch and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kilju tries for a takedown but Pettis circles away easily and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tuju Kilju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kilju darts in trying to clinch and Pettis counters with a straight right hand. Kilju misses with a hook to the body
and Pettis counters with a big right hand! Oh Kilju is in trouble here! Pettis follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Pettis! During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 77: Play Safe
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Kilju bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The referee asks Kilju politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kilju prefers to stall for the moment though. Valdez is not content to let Kilju control the position. Kilju taking a breather here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kilju wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju with the ground and pound but Valdez regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard. #T1# Kilju wants to pass to mount but Valdez is defending the position. #SUB2# Kilju looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Valdez is looking to escape.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kilju missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Valdez won't allow Kilju to pass to mount. Valdez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilju works his way into side control. #SUB2# Kilju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilju on the ground. Kilju is trying to ground and pound but Valdez uses the momentary lack of control by Kilju to regain half guard. #T3# Kilju wants to pass the guard but Valdez is defending well. Kilju trying to control the pace. Valdez is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kilju is looking to clinch. #TD2# Valdez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4# Kilju looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Valdez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Kilju looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilju, not yet. Kilju striking off his back but it's not causing Valdez any problems. Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kilju is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kilju has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle. Valdez throws a strike but Kilju rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kilju trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Kilju gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kilju tries to pull guard but Valdez won't allow it.
Kilju tries to score a body lock takedown but Valdez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kilju or perhaps it was just good defense by Valdez, which made it look bad. Alfonso Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Kilju is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valdez tries to clinch up.#CL2# Kilju forces Valdez back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez avoiding damage as Kilju throws knees to the body.
#BC# Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilju throws out a powerful jab. Kilju shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdez defends it nicely.#T1# Valdez fails in his attempt to clinch. Kilju feints the counter takedown. Valdez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilju manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut there from Valdez. Alfonso Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Valdez tries to clinch but Kilju moves out of range. Kilju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Kilju persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing. Kilju misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2# Kilju closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilju lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Valdez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kilju tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
#BC# Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Kilju shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valdez's guard. Tuju Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Kilju is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kilju wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. Valdez wants to stand and escape but Kilju is having none of it. Valdez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valdez tries to get out of the position. Kilju trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom. Kilju working some strikes from top position. Kilju stands and throws Valdez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Valdez defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SU2# Kilju decides to stand back up. Kilju steps back and let's Valdez get back to his feet. Alfonso Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilju shoots in but no luck this time. Kilju throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valdez.#CL# Valdez drives through and clinches with Kilju against the cage.
Kilju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valdez smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Kilju closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valdez's guard. Valdez is looking to stand up but Kilju isn't so interested in that idea. Kilju trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom. #T4# Kilju scoring with punches to the head and body. Kilju trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom. Kilju throws a big elbow that misses. Kilju throws a strike but Valdez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kilju is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Kilju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valdez won't allow Kilju to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# Kilju gets a clinch. Kilju is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Kilju to work.
#BC2# Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Valdez closes the distance and pushes Kilju back into the cage.#BC# Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kilju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Valdez closes the distance and pushes Kilju back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez tries to circle away but Kilju has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilju sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Kilju shoots in and gets a takedown into Valdez's guard. Kilju slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1# Kilju wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy. Valdez is being controlled here. Valdez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kilju. Kilju misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valdez is trying to get back to his feet. The ground and pound from Kilju seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kilju tries to score with some ground and pound. Valdez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2# Kilju is trying to get an arm triangle but Valdez is defending well. Kilju throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kilju throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3# Kilju wants to control but Valdez is keeping him busy. Valdez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Alfonso Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tuju Kilju is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2# Kilju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kilju trying to control the position but Valdez is working away. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Valdez wants to clinch. Kilju bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kilju tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A punch lands to the side of Kilju 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL# Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Valdez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilju has double underhooks. #BC# Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target. Valdez throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Kilju holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Tuju Kilju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kilju winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuju Kilju! A less than humble Tuju Kilju misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. In defeat, Alfonso Valdez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya's later. '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Kilju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the ropes. Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside. Kilju has Valdez pushed against the ropes. Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilju controls his hands.
Valdez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilju. Kilju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilju as Valdez tries to tie him up. Valdez blocks a body shot from Kilju. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez trying to land knees to the body.
Kilju blocking some punches.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez taking a breather. #T1# Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilju on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez. Valdez trying to land knees to the body.
Kilju is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Kilju into the ropes. Kilju looking to slow down the pace here. Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Kilju avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the ropes. Kilju dodges an elbow strike from Valdez.
Kilju trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju avoids the elbow strike from Valdez, against the ropes.
I was talking to Valdez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2# Valdez keeps control of Kilju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The referee is keeping an eye on Kilju - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kilju avoiding damage as Valdez throws knees to the body.
Valdez tries a knee to the head but Kilju blocks it.
Valdez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilju is looking to control Valdez's arms but Valdez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilju has his back to the ropes. Kilju dodges an elbow strike from Valdez.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike. Valdez lands a nice uppercut. Kilju blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Valdez working aggressively here.
#T3# Valdez lands with a short shot to the head. Valdez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilju is defending well for now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Valdez. Valdez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Valdez throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch. Valdez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilju avoids it.#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Kilju's shoulder, as Kilju tries to avoid the shot. Kilju looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Valdez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilju doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. Kilju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alfonso Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kilju gets a clinch. Kilju throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Valdez rushes Kilju and presses him up against the ropes. Valdez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Valdez has Kilju pushed against the ropes. Valdez throws a head punch that misses. Kilju misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Valdez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2# Kilju instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Valdez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kilju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Kilju clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the ropes. Kilju misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Kilju pushes him off.#CL2# Kilju darts in and clinches Valdez up against the ropes.#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD# Valdez staggers Kilju with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kilju looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue! 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! Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range.#CL2# Kilju darts in and clinches Valdez up against the ropes. Valdez misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Kilju manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL# Valdez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Kilju breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Kilju. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Valdez misses with an elbow strike.
Kilju trying to control the position but instead, Valdez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilju into the ropes. Kilju misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses. Valdez throws an elbow that misses.
Valdez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kilju is defending well for now. Valdez takes an elbow to the temple. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez. Valdez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez. Valdez blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Kilju lands a body punch in the clinch. Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez tries to work over Kilju's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kilju creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alfonso Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Valdez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kilju avoids the damage to the body. Kilju on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez lands an elbow that stopped Kilju in his tracks for a moment. Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch. Valdez trying to stall but Kilju improves his position.
#BC2# Kilju breaks from the clinch.
Alfonso Valdez is winning the standup battle so far. Kilju tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kilju avoids the head kick by Valdez.
#T3##CL2# Kilju forces Valdez back against the ropes and clinches. Kilju is trying to maintain a safe position but Valdez gets an underhook and turns Kilju into the ropes. Valdez digs a right hand underneath Kilju's ribcage. Kilju let out a lung full of air as it connected. Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Valdez tries to work over Kilju's front leg with a kick but Kilju checks it. Nice straight punches there by Valdez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valdez.#CL2# Kilju has managed to clinch.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside. Nice elbow from Valdez. Kilju blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Valdez throws an elbow but it misses.
Kilju avoiding damage as Valdez throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Kilju pushes him off.#T4# Kilju on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez. Kilju wants to counter with a clinch but Valdez pushes him away. Valdez throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. Danga de danga de dang - Kilju scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Alfonso Valdez has been cut.#CL2# Kilju has closed the distance and engaged Valdez in a clinch.
Valdez just leaning against Kilju, taking a breather. Valdez misses with a body punch.
Kilju landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valdez tries to land a knee to the head but Kilju blocks with his arms.
Kilju missing with knees to the body.
Valdez trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kilju manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Valdez will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Alfonso Valdez's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Valdez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilju cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kilju throws a head kick that misses enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Valdez clinches with his opponent.
Valdez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilju dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Good shot there by Valdez.#ROC# Kilju is rocked! Valdez ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kilju out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfonso Valdez! An intense looking Alfonso Valdez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This guy's a warrior. Definitely my toughest challenge yet, but challenges don't faze me. I'm the best in the world. Who's next!? '.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Alexander gets a clinch. Alexander is working Kilju over against the cage. Alexander pushes Kilju back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kilju has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Kilju manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kilju half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kilju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Alexander gets a clinch. Kilju 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 Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Kilju jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there. Kilju looking to control.
#T1# Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kilju is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Kilju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Alexander postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kilju keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kilju misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Alexander tries to clinch up but Kilju circles away and keeps his distance. Kilju keeps the fight on the outside. Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.#TD# Kilju closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexander did well to prevent Kilju getting side control. Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kilju passes into side control, despite Alexander's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Alexander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilju's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilju. Kilju is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kilju trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well. Kilju thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilju is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kilju content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kilju is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Kilju is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Kilju moves into the clinch.#TD# Kilju ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilju no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Kilju looking for subs off his back but Alexander has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alexander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. 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 Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Kilju closes the distance and clinches. Alexander misses with some punches.
Kilju tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage. Kilju takes a shot to the head. Kilju tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage. Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilju blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. Kilju is trying to pull guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Alexander stops a takedown attempt from Kilju.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kilju prevents a body shot from Alexander. Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilju controls his hands.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Kilju has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment. Alexander lands a nice uppercut. A body shot lands from Alexander.
#BC# Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kilju tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alexander manages to circle out of the way. Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju. #CL2# Alexander pushes Kilju up against the cage in a clinch. Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage. Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. Come on Kilju - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kilju wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Alexander tries to work over Kilju's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.#BC# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch. Alexander lands a right hand. Alexander tries a body shot but Kilju blocks it.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Kilju controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Kilju's ribcage. Kilju let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kilju manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3# Kilju fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land. A short left from Alexander. Kilju drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle. Alexander misses with some punches.
Kilju tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Kilju tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.#BC# Kilju breaks the clinch.
#T4# Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Alexander tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alexander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kilju backing away here, and Alexander unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Alexander tries to clinch there but Kilju circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Kilju shoots in. Kilju fails with the takedown. Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Kilju pushes him off. Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kilju shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well. Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Alexander lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Alexander swinging wildly here.
Kilju seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Alexander has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land. Kilju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilju is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well. Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilju.
Alexander scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuju Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1##BC# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexander is looking to clinch. Alexander tries to clinch there but Kilju circles away.
Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it. Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kilju lands a front kick. George Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alexander darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Kilju counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Alexander wants to improve his position but Kilju is controlling well.
#SU# Kilju decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# Alexander darts in and clinches Kilju up against the cage.#T2##TD# Kilju manages to pull guard.
Kilju looking to control.
Tuju Kilju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Alexander's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kilju controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself. Kilju looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alexander controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kilju working a defensive guard but Alexander passes into half guard.
Alexander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Alexander stops Kilju from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Alexander moves into the clinch. Kilju wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land. Alexander misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Alexander. Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilju tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land. Kilju blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
George Alexander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Kilju's head. Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Alexander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilju. Alexander working aggressively here.
Kilju has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Alexander gets through Kilju's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Alexander scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt. Alexander prevents Kilju from breaking the clinch. Alexander keeps control of Kilju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
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! A shot in the inside from Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight! George Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Alexander 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Alexander! George Alexander took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 51: Never Too Late
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kilju takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stone throws a lazy right hand but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Kilju gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.#SUB# Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well. Kilju throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilju advances position into side control! Stone sneaks back into half guard. Kilju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kilju not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB# Stone looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kilju passes into side control! Stone is not content to let Kilju control the position. Kilju taking a breather here. Kilju tries to stand but Stone is controlling his head. Stone tries to bench press Kilju off him but Kilju keeps the position. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Stone struggling a bit here. Stone tries to bench press Kilju off him but Kilju keeps the position. Stone is not content to let Kilju control the position. Kilju moves into full mount! Kilju controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stone is just holding on here. Kilju manages to take his back.
#T3# Kilju is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Kilju keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.
Stone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stone is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Kilju is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Stone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4# 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. Stone trying to control the position but Kilju manages to sink in the hooks. You can see the frustration on Stone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stone just trying to survive but Kilju is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Stone tries to escape but Kilju 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! Kilju is working the ground and pound. Can Stone escape?#SUB2# Kilju patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kilju tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kilju tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles 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. Kilju has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone. Kilju shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely. Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone misses with a shot to the body and Kilju counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kilju walks into a stiff left hand from Stone. Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Kilju throws a big counter head kick but Stone avoids it with no problem. Tuju Kilju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Kilju clinches. #BC# Stone manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Kilju tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
#TD2# Stone gets caught flat footed, as Kilju shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Kilju got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilju has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted. Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet. Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kilju trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #SUB# Stone is looking for a triangle but Kilju pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet. Stone keeping full guard, as Kilju tries to pass. Kilju 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. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Stone feints and then cracks Kilju's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilju down. #CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Kilju blocks a body shot from Stone. #TD2# Kilju has picked Stone up - he's going for a ride! Kilju dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Stone is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kilju is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB# Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kilju passes to side control. Kilju wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Kilju tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stone is not content to let Kilju control the position. Stone is trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kilju is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stone's shoulder. That is not cool. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot. Kilju misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Stone looks to throw the jab but Kilju is out of range. Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away. A big left from Stone misses. A solid body kick from Stone. Kilju goes for a double leg but Stone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stone continues to drive forward. Stone tries to land a front kick but Kilju steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kilju's calf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kilju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stone, pushing him back against the cage. Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kidney Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju.#TD2# Kilju dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.#T1# Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Stone looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kilju is defending well. Stone quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kilju has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stone celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kidney Stone! After winning the bout, Kidney Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Kilju fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dulin sprawls well initially but Kilju persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Dulin kicks Kilju off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Kilju drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Dulin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Dulin is trying to force a seperation but Kilju has the dominant position.#BC2# Kilju breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Kilju pushes Dulin up against the cage in a clinch. Dulin tries to break the clinch but Kilju is controlling the position. #TD2# Kilju has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dulin uses from the top position. Kilju looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dulin is one step ahead there. Kilju manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dulin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Dulin being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Let's hope that Kilju has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kilju. Dulin looking to control.
Dulin looking to control but Kilju passes into half guard.
#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kilju seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dulin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Dulin is trying to get back to full guard. Dulin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kilju manages to pass to mount!
Kilju controlling from the full mount. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Kilju wants to finish this one by submission but Dulin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kilju. Kilju landing punches. Kilju content just to control the position here. Kilju fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kilju pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Dulin tries to control Kilju's body but Kilju pushes him off. Dulin squirms to his side and now Kilju has his back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kilju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dulin attempts a counter takedown but Kilju avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Kilju closes the distance and clinches. Kilju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dulin has Kilju pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilju manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kilju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Kilju has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Kilju has hold of one of Dulin's legs. Dulin is fighting the takedown attempt but Kilju gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Kilju decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kilju's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dulin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilju scrambles back to his feet.#T1# Kilju fails with a takedown attempt. Dulin attempts a counter takedown but Kilju avoids it well and moves away. Kilju works over Dulin's head and body with a nice combination. Kilju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dulin is fending him off so far but Kilju persists. Nope, Dulin circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Dulin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sasha Dulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Dulin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Kilju gets a clinch. Dulin wants to break free but Kilju has control.
#TD2# Kilju gets control of Dulin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kilju will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kilju wants to stand but Dulin is controlling the position. #T2# Dulin trying to control but Kilju is working from the bottom. Kilju pulls Dulin in to control the position. Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dulin preventing the sweep. Dulin looking to pass the guard. Dulin looking to sit in guard and control but Kilju gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kilju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2# Kilju stands up from Dulin's guard - Kilju perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# A nice leg kick lands there from Kilju. Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kilju lands with a kick to the temple. Dulin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2# Kilju closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Kilju wants to stand but Dulin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4# Dulin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kilju is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Kilju is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dulin is just riding it out for now. Kilju eventually gives up the hold. Dulin trying to hold on to Kilju's head to control him but Kilju postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Kilju scores with a nice head shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Kilju.#TD2# Kilju fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dulin to the ground. Kilju is now in Dulin's guard. Kilju not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Kilju passes into half guard. Well, if Kilju is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2# 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. Kilju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kilju in particular looking to stall. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Dulin wants to control but Kilju is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2# Kilju lands a big head kick that sends Dulin tumbling to the mat! Kilju takes a step backwards and waves Dulin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Dulin is rocked!#CL2# Kilju clinches up with Dulin and pushes him back against the cage. Oh Dulin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dulin is looking to take this one to the mat. Sasha Dulin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dulin seems to have got his legs back now. Dulin is trying to break free.#BC2# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sasha Dulin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2# Kilju shoots in and bounces Dulin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kilju stays in close to Dulin's body and controls the position. Tuju Kilju is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Kilju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kilju 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. #SUB# Dulin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilju defends well.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Tuju Kilju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kilju has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuju Kilju! Tuju Kilju bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# 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.#T1# 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.
#SUB# 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# 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.
#TD2# 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. #T3# 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.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# 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.#CL2# 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. #R2# 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.#CL2# 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. #TD2# Kilju jumps into guard, dragging Prophet to the mat.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing Prophet from controlling successfully. Prophet advances position into side control!#T1# 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. #T2# 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.#T3# Kilju is letting Prophet control him for a moment. Prophet working away.#REF3# 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.#TD2# 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. #T4# 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! #R3# 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.#CL2# 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. #T1# 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. #CL2# 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.#T2# 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. #CL2# 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. #T3# 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. #TD2# 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. #T4# 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. #REF3# 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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Event:
CEC 506
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilju is defended easily by Aldo. As Kilju tries to get set, Aldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilju manages to avoid the attempt. Decent striking displayed by Aldo there. Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2# Kilju throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kilju is in Aldo's guard.#SUB# Kilju got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilju has managed to get both his arms back between Aldo's legs - danger averted. Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilju wants to stand but Aldo is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Aldo working for a triangle but Kilju defends it easily.
#T1##SUB# Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilju looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Aldo trying to control the position.
Kilju throwing strikes but missing. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilju slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Aldo actively working from the bottom here. Kilju not landing any meaningful shots this time. Aldo gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Kilju is sitting in close to Aldo's body. Aldo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kilju is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kilju is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aldo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Aldo! Jose Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
CEC 497
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1# Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grabowski as he jumps to the side. Horrible takedown attempt by Kilju or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad. Grabowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kilju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grabowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kilju closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away. Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kilju misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grabowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilju scrambles back to his feet. We've been told by Grabowski's head coaches at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kilju tries to clinch up and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilju wants to clinch and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kilju. Grabowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilju moves into range and connects with a jab. Kilju shoots in and drives through. Grabowski sprawls well. Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kilju misses with a takedown attempt and Grabowski counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Grabowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilju wants to clinch. It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss! A chopping leg kick lands by Grabowski. Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
Kilju steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grabowski.#TD2# Kilju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grabowski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kilju wants to control but Grabowski is keeping him busy. Kilju in side control, throwing shots but Grabowski defends. #T3##SUB2# Kilju tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilju has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! You can see the frustration on Grabowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kilju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Kilju looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Grabowski is being controlled here. Kilju sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grabowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Grabowski tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kilju laying and praying for a moment but Grabowski takes advantage and regains half guard. Grabowski is looking to control Kilju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grabowski avoid being mounted? Kilju scoring with strikes to the body and head. Grabowski keeping hold of Kilju's head, controlling as best he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grabowski is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kilju tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kilju tries to bum rush Grabowski with a series of wild strikes but Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# Kilju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grabowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Grabowski's guard now, I'm sure. Kilju preventing the sweep. Kilju controlling from the top position. Kilju stopping the sweep attempt from Grabowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kilju is looking to advance position but Grabowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1# Kilju wants to hold on but Grabowski pushes him away. Kilju can't escape the position.
Grabowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilju is looking to escape. Grabowski prevents Kilju from getting the reversal. Grabowski controlling from the full mount. #T2# 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. Kilju is looking to improve his position but Grabowski isn't that keen on the idea. Tuju Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far. Kilju manages to regain half guard. Good work. Kilju is looking to control Grabowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kilju avoid being mounted? Grabowski controlling the action here. Kilju is trying to maintain the position but Grabowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Grabowski trying to control the pace. Kilju wants to get back to full guard. Kilju is trying to stand up here but Grabowski is controlling him well. Kilju trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.#CL2# Kilju clinches up with Grabowski and pushes him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Grabowski's face as he tries to break the clinch. Grabowski tries to break free but Kilju pushes him back against the cage.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC# Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Kilju was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilju. Kilju drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grabowski defends it well.#CL2# Kilju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Grabowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilju stalls. Kilju will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grabowski up against the cage. Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grabowski has had enough of the clinch but Kilju keeps him there for the moment. 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 Borys Grabowski will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Kilju has his takedown stuffed and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand. Kilju tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand. Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilju. Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Grabowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown but Grabowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilju's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Kilju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kilju darts in trying to clinch and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Borys Grabowski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Grabowski scores with a nice strike. Kilju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski. Grabowski misses with a right hand and Kilju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick. Kilju tries to clinch up but Grabowski circles away and keeps his distance. Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju. It looked like Grabowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Kilju drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2# Kilju preventing the sweep. Kilju wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving. Kilju controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Grabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilju manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilju is on top in guard.
#REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Grabowski wants to sweep here but Kilju controlling him for the moment. #T3# Kilju working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2# Kilju stands and steps away. Grabowski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Kilju closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilju lands in his opponent's guard. Grabowski has Kilju pulled in close to control his posture. Tuju Kilju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kilju trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom. Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. #T4# Grabowski controls Kilju momentarily but Kilju frees himself. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Grabowski pulls Kilju in to control the position. Kilju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju moves to clinch but Grabowski breaks away and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Borys Grabowski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grabowski, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Grabowski! Borys Grabowski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1# Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kilju throws a counter combo. Kilju connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Balor gets through Kilju's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kilju tries to pull guard but Balor forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Balor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilju backwards. #BC2# Kilju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Balor misses with a double jab.
Kilju thows a left - swing and a miss! Balor jabs at Kilju's body. Balor keeps the fight on the outside. Nice defenses there by Kilju. Kilju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab. Kilju tries to counter by closing the distance. Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Balor. Kilju with the counter takedown but Balor avoids it easily. Kilju blocks a jab. Kilju throws a counter combo. Balor throws a hook but Kilju avoids it easily.#T1# Balor blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Balor misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kilju. Kilju takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Balor misses with a right hand and Kilju counters with a straight right hand. Kilju slips under a jab from Balor. Nice takedown defense from Balor. No joy for Kilju on that attempt. Balor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Kilju uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kilju, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily. Balor throws a lazy head kick and Kilju cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Balor connects with a high kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilju throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2# Balor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Kilju closes the distance and clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilju takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Balor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balor. Balor pressing his opponent against the cage. Balor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilju takes a shot to the head. #BC# Balor breaks the clinch.
#T3# Balor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2# Kilju darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Balor moves into full guard.
Kilju 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. Balor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilju manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kilju trying to keep a closed guard but Balor is proving a slippery customer.
Kilju has momentary wrist control but Balor slips an elbow through the middle.#T4# Kilju trying to control the position.
Balor looking to sit in guard and control but Kilju gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kilju trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom. Balor is controlling Kilju's posture. Kilju missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kilju trying to control but Balor is working from the bottom. Kilju tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard. 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 Finn Balor will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily. Kilju throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
Kilju blocks a head kick by Balor.
Kilju staying out of range there. Finn Balor is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Kilju shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balor napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Balor sneaks out the side door and pushes Kilju away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Balor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it. Kilju is being controlled here. Balor lands an elbow. Finn Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Balor trying to control the position but Kilju is working away. #T1# Kilju on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kilju tries to buck Balor off but Balor is having none of it. Kilju takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kilju sneaks back into half guard. Balor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kilju keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kilju is trying to stand up here but Balor is controlling him well. Balor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Balor is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kilju tries to roll over but Balor keeps him under control.#T2##ES2# Kilju kicks Balor off and gets back to his feet. Kilju tries to clinch and Balor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice jab there from Balor. Balor misses with a body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab. Kilju appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kilju throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Balor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilju with a lazy takedown attempt letting Balor counter with a right hand. Balor just misses with a punch to the body.
As Balor backs off Kilju throws a huge counter combo but Balor manages to avoid it all. Balor tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Kilju closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balor to the mat! Balor manages to get full guard. #T3# Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Balor blocks nicely. Balor wants to sweep but no luck. Kilju tries to stand but Balor is controlling from the bottom. Kilju throwing strikes from guard but Balor blocks nicely. Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilju can do to turn this around? Balor seems keen to control Kilju's posture. Kilju throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kilju would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kilju preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Balor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kilju. Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuju Kilju. Balor dips to his left and cracks Kilju with an uppercut! Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kilju counters with a body kick. Balor loads up on a big right hand but Kilju slips the punch. Balor works Kilju's body with a nice hook. Balor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Balor slips a jab and a cross from Kilju.
Balor is looking to counter with head kicks. Balor lands a high kick!
#ROC# Kilju is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kilju avoids the body shot from Balor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balor, as that shot connected.
Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Balor finish him? Balor steps in with a hook that catches Kilju right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Balor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kilju looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Balor! Our winner, Finn Balor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 483
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Kilju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge scores with a kick to the body.
Kilju lands a jab. Kilju misses with a body kick. Good exchange - Edge coming out on top. Kilju misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a hook but Edge avoids it easily. Edge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kilju misses the shot to the body. Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Edge lands a body shot.
Edge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kilju swings for the body but Edge moves out of range.
Kilju throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Kilju pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Edge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kilju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edge's calf.#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edge. 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. Edge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Kilju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Edge's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kilju misses with a low kick as Edge jumps back. Edge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilju. Edge lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head. Nice cross by Kilju. Edge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilju's head backwards. Edge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilju walks into a left hand. Edge checks a leg kick. Kilju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tuju Kilju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kilju uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kilju throws a leg kick but Edge sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Edge misses with a straight right. A bone on bone clash there as Edge blocks the leg kick.
Edge misses with a straight left. A low kick from Edge misses and Kilju counters with a series of strikes. Edge will be more careful next time no doubt. A leg kick checked by Edge. Kilju throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kilju lands a nice shot that snaps Edge's head back.
Kilju swings and misses with a shot to the body and Edge counters with a nice uppercut. Kilju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge throws out a counter right but Kilju avoids it with no problem. Donk. Kilju catches Edge right on the button with a cross. Edge throws a low kick but Kilju moves out of range easily. Edge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilju if he has to take too many more of those.
Kilju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Edge moves out of range as Kilju strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Edge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3# Kilju looks for the body kick but Edge saw that one coming. #TD2# Edge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kilju is trying to control Edge's posture but Edge avoids it. Edge lands some shots froms side control. Edge is putting a hurting on Kilju here, landing some big shots from side control. Kilju is looking to reverse the position. Kilju is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Kilju is working hard here to advance position. Edge working the ground and pound from side control. Kilju is looking to regain half guard here but Edge keeps moving and retains side control. Kilju is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4# Kilju sneaks back into half guard. Kilju blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edge. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edge lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Kilju has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Edge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Edge! Kilju struggling a bit here. Kilju is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edge connects with a decent elbow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju is looking for a sweep. Edge working away. Kilju taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kilju throws a head kick but Edge moves out of range.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju misses with a right hand #TD2# and Edge counters with a shoot takedown. Kilju fights it but they end up in guard. Edge distracts Kilju with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Edge passes into half guard. Edge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Edge looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kilju keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju wants to get back to full guard. Edge slips a nice elbow through Kilju's hands, connecting with Kilju's forehead. Kilju is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kilju gets full guard. Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Kilju bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Edge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kilju stays in close to Edge's body and controls the position. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Edge keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully. Edge working a defensive guard here.
Kilju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edge is keeping the position for now. #T2# Kilju trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom. Kilju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Edge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kilju is aware though and is defending well. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Kilju engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Edge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilju. That did some damage!#T3# Edge cracks a nice hook into Kilju's ribs. Edge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilju counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edge's knee momentarily. Edge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Edge takes one to the chin there. Kilju cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Edge moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Edge scores with a punch to the head. Kilju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Edge fails with a takedown attempt. Kilju tries a low kick but Edge avoids it. Edge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kilju scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju throws a big shot that misses. Kilju throws a shot from downtown. Edge moves away and avoids it. Edge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilju takes a step back to recover. #T4# Kilju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju with a jab. Kilju avoids the body shot from Edge.
It looked like Kilju wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kilju 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab. A low kick from Kilju misses #TD2# and Edge counters with a shoot takedown. Kilju fights it but they end up in guard. Edge chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Kilju throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edge escapes and throws Kilju's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kilju on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Edge looks up at the clock and then as Kilju takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Edge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kilju gets back to half guard. Kilju gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Edge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Kilju fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edge checks it well. Edge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Kilju. Kilju throws a jab when Edge was well out of range. Edge checks a leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Kilju!
Kilju scores with a hook. Edge ducks under a wild hook from Kilju. Edge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Edge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Edge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Edge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kilju lands a front kick. Kilju misses the jab. Edge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Edge 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. Edge looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away.#T1# Kilju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edge. Kilju lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilju swings for the body but Edge moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Edge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kilju misses with a double jab.
Kilju throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju throws a lazy right hand but Edge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheers as Edge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilju doesn't seem phased though. Kilju is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edge.#ROC2# Kilju is rocked!#TD2# Edge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Oh Kilju is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Edge cracks Kilju with a solid left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kilju's head. Edge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kilju covers up, he's hurt! Edge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Edge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Edge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Edge! Christian Edge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1# Vogler misses the shot to the body. Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Vogler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vogler takes one to the chin there.#CUT2# It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily. Vogler tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it. Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vogler in his tracks. A decent looking body kick lands there for Vogler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kilju lands a head kick!
Vogler misses with a straight right. A countering left hand to the body from Kilju misses. Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Vogler.
Vogler connects with a solid leg kick. Vogler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kilju thuds a left hand into Vogler's body. Kilju's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kilju duly obliges. Kilju dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vogler dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Vogler. Kilju works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vogler connects with a body shot that sends Kilju's belly button to the back.#T2# Kilju throws a head kick that misses and Vogler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Vogler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilju's head. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head. Kilju connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kilju has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kilju digs a good body shot into Vogler's ribs. A head kick misses from Vogler. Vogler 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. Kilju lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju jabs Vogler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Vogler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kilju throws a head kick but Vogler moves out of range.
Kilju slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kilju throws a body shot but no joy. Kilju swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Kilju listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Vogler throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Kilju lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilju. Kilju scores with a jab. Vogler acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vogler doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilju circles away.
#T4# Kilju cracks Vogler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2# Vogler is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilju paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Oh Vogler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Vogler darts in and clinches Kilju up against the cage. Vogler seems to have got his legs back now. Vogler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kilju misses with the head strike.
Kilju tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kilju throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogler. Kilju tries to pull guard but Vogler forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land. Kilju can't break the clinch.
Kilju stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kilju working aggressively here.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Vogler is working Kilju over against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vogler blocks an elbow strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler's cut. That's time! Vogler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kilju misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vogler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head. Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilju. Kilju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler. Vogler digs a good body shot into Kilju's ribs.#CL# Vogler moves into the clinch. Kilju misses with an elbow over the top. A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Vogler. Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land. #TD2# Kilju pulls guard effortlessly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vogler looking to pass the guard. Vogler wanted to stand there but Kilju had control of the position. #T1# Kilju is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Vogler works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kilju wants to sweep but Vogler has passed to side control! Kilju is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vogler off and has taken his back! Vogler is trying to remain composed but Kilju is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Kilju tries to get the hooks in deep but Vogler pushed the leg off. #T2# Vogler breaks Kilju's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kilju working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Kilju is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vogler wants to stand but Kilju is controlling his posture from full guard. Vogler tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilju is retaining full guard. #T3##SU# Vogler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilju, up you get! Vogler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kilju circles away quickly and effectively. Despite the aggression on Kilju's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vogler throws a nice looking combination but Kilju bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Kilju moves away and avoids it. Kilju lands with a good body shot. Vogler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vogler connects with the punch. Kilju cracks Vogler with a right hand to the side of the head. Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Kilju misses with a double jab.
Vogler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4# Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet. Vogler connects with a high kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju punishes Vogler's body with a nice straight punch. Kilju misses with a shot to the body and Vogler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Kilju gets tackled into the cage by Vogler. Vogler maintains the clinch. Vogler working aggressively here.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Vogler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kilju misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunter Vogler dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Vogler throws a right and a left that Kilju avoids nicely. Vogler lands a nice shot that snaps Kilju's head back.
Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogler misses with a head kick.
Kilju works the jab nicely. Kilju throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vogler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC# Kilju is rocked! Vogler scores with a spinning back kick! Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogler finish him? A shot to the body from Kilju misses and Vogler counters with a hugh head kick that removes Kilju from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunter Vogler! Gunter Vogler took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.
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Event:
EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1# The Hurt throws the left hand but Kilju avoids the punch easily. The Hurt backing away here, and Kilju unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The Hurt throws a looping overhand right but Kilju ducks down to avoid it. The Hurt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilju on the side of the head. A jab from The Hurt misses. The Hurt misses with an uppercut. Kilju saw that one coming. Kilju scores with a punch to the head. The Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range. Kilju takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kilju connects with a leg kick. The Hurt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilju. Kilju obviously looking to wear him down.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily. Kilju throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju scores with a jab. The Hurt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Kilju takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The Hurt ducks under a wild hook from Kilju. The Hurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A looping hook to the body misses from The Hurt. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# The Hurt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt. Kilju connects with the punch. The Hurt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by The Hurt there. Kilju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hurt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Hurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilju circles away.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hurt moves away. The Hurt lands a nice shot that snaps Kilju's head back.
The Hurt misses with a kick to the body.
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilju keeps the fight on the outside. Kilju scores with a spinning back kick! Kilju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Kilju cracks The Hurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The Hurt misses with a wild combination.
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kilju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kilju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilju.
The Hurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju. Jab, jab by The Hurt - just one landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilju, right into the meat.
Kilju throws a right hand that The Hurt ducks under and follows up with a left that The Hurt also avoids with ease. Kilju showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hurt.
Kilju fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kilju swings away with a leg kick that misses. The Hurt moves out of range as Kilju throws a body kick.
The Hurt throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it.#T3# Kilju lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The Hurt has Kilju up against the cage in a clinch.
The Hurt missing with knees to the body.
Kilju goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilju misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilju struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hurt controls his hands.
Good body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt working aggressively here.
Kilju working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The Hurt working aggressively here.
#BC2# Kilju pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A jab from The Hurt finds it's way through Kilju's defenses. The Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilju! But no joy. The Hurt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kilju has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from The Hurt misses. Kilju appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4##CL# Kilju gets tackled into the cage by The Hurt. The Hurt maintains the clinch. The Hurt lands a right hand. The Hurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kilju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilju tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kilju tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Kilju back against the cage. The Hurt throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Hurt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Hurt. Kilju goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilju lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Hurt tries a body shot but Kilju blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by The Hurt.
Kilju tries to work over The Hurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kilju tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow. The Hurt blocks a body shot from Kilju. 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 Burt The Hurt will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# The Hurt thuds his right hand into Kilju's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range. Kilju throws a solid leg kick but The Hurt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilju. The Hurt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Kilju keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Hurt. The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD# Oooooh!!! The Hurt has knocked Kilju down with a huge combo! The Hurt steps away and waves a wobbly Kilju back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Kilju is rocked! The Hurt ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kilju out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burt The Hurt! Burt The Hurt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Alvado misses with a looping left. A punch combination from Kilju misses. Kilju tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it. Kilju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Alvado slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target. Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range. Kilju throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it. Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kilju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Alvado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kilju throws a leg kick which misses Alvado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvado tries to avoid it. Alvado misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut lands for Kilju. That snapped Alvado's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilju misses with a looping right. Alvado went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Alvado throws a body shot but no joy. Kilju misses the shot to the body. A jab lands there for Kilju.#T1# Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Kilju moves away and avoids it. Kilju looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kilju throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado. Kilju throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kilju steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado. Kilju misses with a shot to the body and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand. Alvado lands a head kick!
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kilju lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kilju connects with a leg kick. Alvado looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Kilju's head back.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kilju looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away. Alvado checks a leg kick. Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target. Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilju. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kilju crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Kilju gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Kilju manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kilju moves out of range of the strikes. Kilju throws a nice inside leg kick. Alvado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilju. Kilju slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kilju loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch. Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilju momentarily.
#ROC# Kilju is rocked!#CL# Alvado clinches. Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him? Alvado scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Kilju fails to land. A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Kilju seems to have recovered his senses. Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kilju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Kilju working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alvado lands a right hand. Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilju. Kilju misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado. Good body shot from Alvado.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Kilju blocks a body shot from Alvado. Kilju misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado tries to work over Kilju's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kilju struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Kilju working aggressively here.
Kilju tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alvado lands a nice uppercut. Alvado lands with a light punch inside. Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilju tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Kilju back against the cage. Kilju is trying to break free. Alvado throws a big uppercut that drops Kilju! More strikes from Alvado and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kilju lies dazed against the cage as Alvado celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado! Pablo Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Kilju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it. Kilju tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kilju with a jab. Spector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Spector throws a solid leg kick but Kilju takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spector. A looping hook to the body misses from Kilju. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot. A jab from Kilju does it's job there. Spector blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Kilju comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kilju has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Tuju Kilju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilju checks a low kick from Spector. Good work by Kilju as he checks the leg kick. The fighters circling - Kilju throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kilju gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector. Kilju misses with an uppercut. Kilju throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily. Spector avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kilju misses with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Kilju's shoulder, as Kilju tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Spector misses with a hook. Kilju ducked under it nicely. Kilju fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spector. Kilju throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range. Spector takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spector misses with a hook
and Kilju counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Spector connects with a jab. Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spector throws a lazy right hand but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kilju throws out a powerful jab. A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target. Spector lands a slapping body shot.
Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilju connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spector avoids the body shot from Kilju.
Spector misses with a looping right. Kilju throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spector on the side of the head. Spector checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Spector misses. Kilju throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily. Kilju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2# Spector looks to land a body kick but Kilju moved away. Jab by Kilju. Spector blocks the body kick.
Kilju walks into a straight right hand from Spector. Spector tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Some bone on bone action there as Kilju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kilju with a hook. A head kick from Spector lands but Kilju takes it in his stride. Kilju throws an overhand right that lands on Spector's shoulder, as Spector tries to avoid the shot. Kilju thows a leg kick but Spector checks it and Spector counters with a good, hard body kick but Kilju shrugs it off. Kilju has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Spector takes one to the chin there. Spector is looking to land body kicks. Spector scores with a nice body kick.
Kilju checks a low kick from Spector. Kilju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Spector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3# Kilju misses with an uppercut. Spector is looking to counter punch. Kilju lands a head shot. Kilju bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Spector pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good exchange - Kilju coming out on top. Spector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spector ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju. Spector walks into a left hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spector. And Kilju tries to counter it with a takedown but Spector pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spector gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kilju misses with a low kick. Kilju doesn't succeed with the takedown and Spector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kilju misses with a low kick. #T4# Kilju thows a left - swing and a miss! Spector with a nice cross. Kilju defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand. Spector moves away from the strike by Kilju. Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kilju throws a low kick, looking for Spector's leg but Spector calmly moves out of range. Spector ducks under a wild hook from Kilju. Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kilju scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Spector fails in his attempt to clinch. Spector misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spector. Kilju cracks Spector with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Spector misses with a looping left. Spector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target. Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju. Spector slips a straight right by Kilju. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Spector misses with a leg kick. It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kilju throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Spector checks a low kick from Kilju. Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away. Kilju lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spector backs up against the cage.
Kilju cracks the inside of Spector's front leg. Spector throws the kick towards the body but Kilju avoids it. Kilju throws a hook but Spector blocks it. Kilju cracks Spector with a good jab. Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector is looking to clinch but Kilju is avoiding it.
Spector lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju jabs Spector right on the nose. Spector blinks but takes it well. Spector checks the leg kick. Kilju lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spector circles away quickly and effectively. Spector has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilju. Kilju takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spector throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kilju tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Spector tries to clinch but Kilju is having none of it. Kilju finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spector might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Spector misses with a body shot.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Spector moves out of range of the strikes. Kilju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilju lands a really nice looking cross but Spector seems unphased.
Spector checks a leg kick. Spector comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Spector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spector. Spector throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Kilju moves out of range as Spector throws a body kick.
Kilju lands with a nice combination. Spector backs away looking to recover. This has been an exciting period of action! Kilju misses with a straight right. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spector checks a leg kick. Kilju has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spector. Kilju misses with an uppercut
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
Spector throws a leg kick but Kilju moved away. Kilju throws a body kick that misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kilju crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spector - the referee stops the clock and Kilju gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spector. Kilju manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Spector thows a left - swing and a miss! It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Spector ducks right into an uppercut from Kilju. Spector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilju if he has to take too many more of those.
Spector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spector there as he acknowledges the shot. Kilju jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Kilju backs away, Spector returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Spector. Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.#T3# Kilju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector. Kilju closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kilju paws at him with a jab and circles away. Spector staying out of range there. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kilju. Kilju will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spector throws a head kick that misses. Kilju on the wrong end of a nice jab. A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot. Kilju blocks the body kick.
Kilju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target. Kilju scores with a leg kick.
Kilju lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kilju turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# Kilju connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kilju has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Spector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kilju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kilju throws a jab when Spector was well out of range. Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector. A jab from Spector misses. Kilju swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kilju to counter with a crisp jab. Kilju chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big left from Spector misses. Spector tries a low kick but Kilju avoids it. Kilju's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. An inside leg kick lands from Spector. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuju Kilju will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kilju fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spector on the side of the head. Kilju throws a nice looking combination but Spector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little feinted left hand from Spector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kilju looks to land a body kick but Spector moved away. Spector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kilju. Kilju misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely. Spector motions for Kilju to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kilju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2# Kilju looking to score a takedown here. Spector is defending well but Kilju drives through and ends up in Spector's guard. Kilju passes Spector's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Spector keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kilju sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spector defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju wants to pass to mount but Spector is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are battling for position here. Spector manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kilju must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Kilju is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Spector pulls Kilju in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kilju in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. Kilju with a flurry of punches that miss. Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju. Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Spector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Spector wants to stand but Kilju is controlling the position. Marc Spector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kilju throws a strike but Spector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU# Spector decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kilju, up you get! Kilju swings widly with a right hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Spector finds it's way through Kilju's defenses. Kilju misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilju lands with a right hand. A slow jab from Kilju misses its intended target. Kilju swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilju swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice jab. Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spector slips a straight right by Kilju. Spector misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Kilju misses with a two punch combination.
Kilju checks the leg kick. Spector scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilju misses the target. Spector appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Spector tried to score with a low kick but Kilju checks it. Spector will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilju is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilju. Spector shrugs it off though. The fight stays on the outside here - Spector looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kilju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilju. As Kilju looks to move away, Spector throws a big counter combo but Kilju just gets out of the way. Kilju is looking to slow Spector down with leg kicks. Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilju swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kilju moves out of range of the body kick. Spector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4# Spector connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Spector. Spector was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spector finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away. Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilju can pounce on him.
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilju sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Spector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilju swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kilju cracks Spector with a good jab. Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Spector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Kilju. Spector fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilju just manages to avoid it. Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilju.
Kilju looks for the body kick but Spector saw that one coming. Kilju fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Tuju Kilju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kilju has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuju Kilju! Tuju Kilju was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EVO 243: Tires vs Hess
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Scissorhands misses the body punch and Kilju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kilju throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands. Kilju has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight. Kilju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A clash of legs there as Kilju blocks the low kick. Scissorhands lands with a good body shot. Scissorhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilju. Both fighters circling a little - Scissorhands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kilju misses with a head kick.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilju is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down. Kilju tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it. Kilju slips a straight right by Scissorhands. Kilju connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scissorhands's hands. Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1-2. Scissorhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kilju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilju. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scissorhands swings for the body but Kilju moves out of range.
Kilju went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Scissorhands slips under a jab. Kilju lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scissorhands circles away quickly and effectively. Kilju checks a leg kick.#T1# Kilju swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands tries to counter by closing the distance. Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kilju misses with a wild body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Kilju lands a head kick!
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilju. That did some damage! Scissorhands has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kilju throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilju. Scissorhands misses with a looping left. Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kilju avoids a kick to the body.
Kilju lands with a nice body kick. Kilju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilju should have avoided that one. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid body kick from Scissorhands. Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. 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. Kilju scores with a shot to the body.
Kilju is looking to wear down Scissorhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kilju moves forwards but Scissorhands connects with a nice, crisp jab. Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands. Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kilju keeps Scissorhands at a distance using the push kick. Scissorhands throws a good cross that connects.
Scissorhands blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Some bone on bone action there as Kilju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Scissorhands catches Kilju right on the button with a cross. Scissorhands tries to clinch up. Scissorhands swings for the body but Kilju moves out of range.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Scissorhands tries to counter by closing the distance. Kilju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# Kilju wants to land a leg kick but Scissorhands is out of range. Kilju blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Scissorhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilju at a distance.
Scissorhands throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Scissorhands. Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Kilju looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range. Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks. Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilju is able to avoid easily. Scissorhands walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kilju. Kilju throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target. Scissorhands connects with a body shot.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked and Kilju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Scissorhands is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilju had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2# Scissorhands darts in and clinches Kilju up against the cage. Scissorhands blocking some punches.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissorhands lands a shot to the body. Kilju jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scissorhands walks away with a smile on his face. Kilju gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kilju misses with a body shot.
Kilju throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot. Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kilju blocks the body kick.
Kilju feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kilju checks a low kick from Scissorhands. Kilju was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kilju connects with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Scissorhands tenderised Kilju's leg. Kilju is trying to keep his angry face on. Scissorhands takes one on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scissorhands moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Kilju's knee but Kilju avoids it well. Scissorhands throws a right hand that misses
and Kilju counters with a leg kick. Kilju throws a wild body kick that Scissorhands sees coming a mile off. Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilju. Kilju quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Kilju doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kilju doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD# Kilju looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scissorhands! An elbow from Kilju crashes against the mat.
Scissorhands can't do much from the bottom here. Kilju is staying tight to Scissorhands's torso, preventing him from escaping. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Scissorhands wants to control but Kilju postures up.#T1# The strikes coming from Kilju are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The strikes coming from Kilju are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Scissorhands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kilju moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kilju will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Scissorhands sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilju is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kilju wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving. Kilju looking to pass the guard. Kilju wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving. Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# Kilju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scissorhands controls the pace. Kilju tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Kilju is looking for a triangle but Scissorhands pushes his legs off easily.
Scissorhands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kilju tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Kilju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scissorhands gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Scissorhands slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Scissorhands has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Scissorhands cracks Kilju with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kilju moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. An inside leg kick lands from Kilju. Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. Kilju takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Scissorhands. Scissorhands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick. Kilju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands. Scissorhands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it. Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kilju lands a leg kick that knocks Scissorhands off balance momentarily. Kilju fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Kilju misses the shot to the body. #T1# Kilju bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head. Kilju blocks a low kick nicely. Kilju jabs Scissorhands to the body, keeping him at a distance. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Kilju checks it. Kilju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Kilju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kilju changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Scissorhands tries a low kick but Kilju avoids it. Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup. Scissorhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilju's hands. Kilju fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scissorhands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kilju drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kilju throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range. Kilju misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Scissorhands connects with a body shot. Kilju is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kilju moves away from the strike by Scissorhands. Kilju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kilju throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot. Kilju thinks about countering with a body kick. Kilju throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily. Kilju fails with a takedown attempt. Scissorhands misses with a leg kick. Kilju connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. An inside leg kick lands from Kilju. A slow jab from Kilju misses its intended target. Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilju. Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Scissorhands lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3# Kilju lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Scissorhands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilju blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A left lands for Scissorhands. Scissorhands has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilju. Kilju looks for a takedown but Scissorhands sprawls well. Kilju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scissorhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Scissorhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilju. Scissorhands takes a kick to the side of the head. Kilju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilju. That did some damage! Kilju misses the body punch and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Kilju moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kilju misses with a leg kick and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Scissorhands cracks Kilju with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Scissorhands throws the left hand but Kilju avoids the punch easily. Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilju. That did some damage! Kilju throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Scissorhands has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Kilju. Scissorhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kilju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Scissorhands. Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kilju working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kilju.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Scissorhands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Scissorhands 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands! Edward Scissorhands made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Paul Newman says hello.'.
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Event:
EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kilju getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The fighters circle momentarily. Kilju darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Kilju. Kilju lands with a shot to the body. Kilju moves out of range of the strikes. Dragneel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kilju misses the shot to the body. Kilju misses with a low kick. Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Kilju takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dragneel blocks a leg kick. Dragneel scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dragneel scores with a punch to the head. Kilju throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Kilju slips the punch.#T1# Kilju checks a leg kick. Kilju lands with a shot to the body. Dragneel connects with a jab. Kilju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily. Kilju is looking to land body kicks. Nice body kick there by Kilju. Kilju misses with a body shot
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kilju throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily. Kilju lands a jab. Kilju defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand. Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A shot to the liver by Kilju. Beautiful body shot. Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2# Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Kilju and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel lands with a good body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Kilju. Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range. Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel. Kilju was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kilju throws a body shot but no joy. Kilju scores with a jab to the head.
Kilju throws a leg kick and Dragneel counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2# Kilju scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dragneel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kilju. Dragneel is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Kilju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working. Dragneel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kilju has a hand on Dragneel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dragneel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Kilju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragneel controlling from mount. Kilju sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2# Kilju is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragneel pulls his head out easily. Kilju tries to roll over but Dragneel keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dragneel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2# Kilju throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragneel controls the pace. 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 Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod. That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kilju looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range. Dragneel connects with a looping right hand.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Kilju checks it and Kilju connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kilju throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kilju dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut! Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Dragneel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilju, pushing him back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
Kilju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Kilju avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage. Kilju throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kilju blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilju. Kilju blocking some punches.
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dragneel pushes Kilju back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju blocks a body shot from Dragneel. Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Dragneel lands an elbow inside that Kilju shrugs off. Dragneel lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Kilju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kilju throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss. Kilju misses with a body shot
#CL# and Dragneel moves into the clinch. Kilju makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kilju working aggressively here.
Kilju has a couple of punches blocked by Dragneel.
#BC2# Kilju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Kilju. Kilju stuns Dragneel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilju connects with a single shot there. Kilju misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
#T2# Kilju checks a leg kick. Kilju has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilju's head. Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Kilju counters with a straight right hand. Kilju throws a leg kick and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kilju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kilju dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kilju scores with a jab to the jaw. Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Kilju throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it. Kilju stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kilju scores with a kick to the midsection. Kilju takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kilju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragneel to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC# Kilju is rocked! Kilju throws a leg kick and Dragneel counters with a left to the body. Kilju is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him? Kilju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dragneel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Natsu Dragneel! During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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