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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Prophet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Julstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prophet comes to the cage accompanied by Kamikaze Kush- Nothing To Lose. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kristian Julstrom was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Prophet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristian Julstrom! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prophet jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circling - Prophet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prophet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Julstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Julstrom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Julstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prophet's head. Prophet fails to land the takedown. Julstrom tests Prophet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prophet missing with a left hand there. Julstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Prophet tries to bum rush Julstrom with a series of wild strikes but Julstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Julstrom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prophet pinned against the cage. Prophet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Julstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prophet is trying to stall.
Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Julstrom is trying to break the clinch but Prophet is controlling him. Julstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Julstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prophet has him pressed against the cage. Prophet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Prophet tries to pull guard but Julstrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Julstrom has had enough of the clinch but Prophet keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch. Julstrom has had enough of the clinch but Prophet keeps him there for the moment. Prophet controlling the action here for a moment.
Julstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Julstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch. Prophet pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prophet wants to sweep here but Julstrom controlling him for the moment. Julstrom stands up from guard. Let's bang! Julstrom scores with a hook to the body. Prophet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prophet tries to move into range but Julstrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Julstrom feints and as Prophet raises his hands in defense, Julstrom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Julstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prophet's guard. Prophet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Julstrom defends it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prophet working for submissions but it's allowed Julstrom to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Julstrom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prophet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Julstrom dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Prophet throws a head kick that misses. A nice combination there by Julstrom.
Julstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Prophet's guard. Julstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Prophet trying to control the position.
Prophet is looking for a triangle but Julstrom pushes his legs off easily.
Prophet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Julstrom stacks Prophet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Julstrom!
That's one minute gone in the round. Julstrom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Prophet looking for a sweep but Julstrom has passed into full mount! Oh no! Julstrom get's back to his feet. Julstrom scores with a nice strike. Julstrom looks for the body kick but Prophet saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Julstrom looks to throw a body kick and Prophet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Julstrom's knee momentarily. Julstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prophet. Prophet throws a head kick but Julstrom moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Julstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prophet doesn't seem phased though. Kristian Julstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Prophet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Julstrom lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Julstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Julstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prophet, pushing him back against the cage. Julstrom misses with a knee to the head. Prophet is trying to pull guard but Julstrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Prophet is working for takedown but Julstrom is calmly controlling the position for now. Julstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prophet has him pressed against the cage. Prophet has Julstrom pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prophet can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Prophet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Prophet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Julstrom is trying to break the clinch but Prophet has him pressed against the cage. Prophet tries to score a body lock takedown but Julstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Julstrom has had enough of the clinch but Prophet keeps him there for the moment. Prophet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Julstrom moves into range and connects with a jab. Prophet throws an off balance right hand
and Julstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Horrible takedown by Prophet or perhaps it was just good defense by Julstrom which made him look bad. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Julstrom 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!
Prophet throws a right and a left that both miss. Julstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prophet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Julstrom somewhat. Good shot there by Julstrom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prophet misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Julstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Julstrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prophet tries to avoid it but Julstrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prophet to the ground. Prophet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Julstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prophet sees it coming and avoids it easily. Julstrom closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Prophet is trying to break the clinch but Julstrom is controlling him. Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prophet looking to stall.
Prophet is trying to force a seperation but Julstrom has the dominant position. Julstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prophet avoiding damage.
Prophet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Julstrom after a bit of a struggle. Julstrom wants to break free but Prophet has control.
Prophet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prophet. Julstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prophet is fending him off so far but Julstrom persists. Nope, Prophet circles away and we're back to standing. Mason Prophet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Julstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Julstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prophet. Prophet tries a low kick but Julstrom avoids it. Prophet misses with a hook
and Julstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Prophet takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Julstrom closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Julstrom as Prophet tries to tie him up. Prophet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Julstrom. Julstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Julstrom lands with a good body shot. Prophet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight! Kristian Julstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Julstrom 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Julstrom! Kristian Julstrom very nearly forgot to thank Untouchable Fight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
35% |
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