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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Kurokami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edin Ibisevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurokami's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Watain - Legions of The Black Light. Edin Ibisevic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyo Kurokami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edin Ibisevic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurokami looks to land a right hand but Ibisevic moved out of range.
Ibisevic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurokami sprawls well initially but Ibisevic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ibisevic wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurokami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurokami wants to get back to his feet.
Ibisevic controlling the action here.
Ibisevic stands up from half guard.
Ibisevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurokami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibisevic.
Ibisevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ibisevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kurokami.
Kyo Kurokami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibisevic gets a double leg takedown into Kurokami's guard.
Ibisevic won't allow Kurokami to get back to his feet.
Ibisevic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ibisevic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ibisevic lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevic trying to control the position but Kurokami is working away.
Kurokami wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kurokami is trying to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ibisevic has eaten all the pies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibisevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibisevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurokami keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibisevic tries for a kimura but Kurokami is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edin Ibisevic dominated that round.
That's time! Kurokami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurokami lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ibisevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurokami looks to land a left hand but Ibisevic moved out of range nicely.
Ibisevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurokami circles away.
Ibisevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurokami.
Ibisevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurokami misses with a combination
and Ibisevic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ibisevic.
Ibisevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurokami keeping moving, preventing Ibisevic from controlling successfully.
Kurokami will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurokami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ibisevic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kurokami, up you get!
Kyo Kurokami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kurokami as Ibisevic shoots in.
Kurokami throws a right hand that Ibisevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibisevic also avoids with ease.
Kurokami is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Ibisevic with that takedown attempt.
Ibisevic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurokami's waist but Kurokami gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibisevic off to one side.
Kyo Kurokami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edin Ibisevic.
Ibisevic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurokami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurokami throws a combination. Ibisevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami thuds his right hand into Ibisevic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibisevic blocks a jab.
Kurokami swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibisevic.
Kurokami is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Ibisevic.
Ibisevic is breathing heavily.
Kurokami doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibisevic circles away.
Kurokami thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurokami bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibisevic's head.
A big right from Kurokami misses.
Ibisevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edin Ibisevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurokami misses with a straight left.
Kurokami cracks Ibisevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibisevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibisevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibisevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurokami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurokami throws a big shot that misses.
Kurokami changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurokami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurokami lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurokami.
Ibisevic throws a push kick but Kurokami slaps the foot to one side.
Kurokami lands a jab-cross combination.
Ibisevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurokami scores with the left hand. Ibisevic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurokami throws a series of punches but Ibisevic avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ibisevic.
Ibisevic tries to clinch up but Kurokami circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurokami lands with an overhand left.
Kurokami is looking to clinch but Ibisevic is avoiding it.
Ibisevic fails to land the takedown.
Kurokami scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurokami lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurokami scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibisevic should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurokami jabs at Ibisevic's body.
Ibisevic tries to clinch up but Kurokami circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurokami misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Kurokami dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ibisevic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibisevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurokami with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurokami. That snapped Ibisevic's head back.
Kurokami is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurokami throws out a powerful jab.
Ibisevic staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Kurokami as Ibisevic shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Kurokami.
Kurokami misses with a straight left.
Ibisevic fails to land the takedown.
Kyo Kurokami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edin Ibisevic.
Kurokami throws out a loose jab but Ibisevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibisevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Kurokami.
Kurokami is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurokami connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibisevic. Ibisevic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ibisevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurokami throws out the jab.
Kurokami lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibisevic looks for a takedown but Kurokami sprawls well.
Kurokami tests Ibisevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibisevic walks into a left hand.
Ibisevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibisevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurokami tries to avoid it but Ibisevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurokami to the ground. Kurokami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kurokami there.
Ibisevic walks into a straight right hand from Kurokami.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyo Kurokami is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurokami fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurokami scores with a nice head shot.
Kurokami misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurokami throws a good cross that connects.
Kurokami moves into range and clinches up with Ibisevic.
Kurokami is trying to push Ibisevic away but Ibisevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurokami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibisevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurokami scores with a hook.
Kurokami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurokami connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kurokami does no damage.
Ibisevic gets a clinch.
Kurokami gets underhooks to prevent Ibisevic's takedown attempt.
Ibisevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurokami is trying to break the clinch but Ibisevic is controlling him.
Ibisevic tries to pull guard but Kurokami forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kurokami will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ibisevic up against the cage.
Ibisevic is trying to break the clinch but Kurokami is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurokami is trying to break the clinch but Ibisevic has him pressed against the cage.
Kurokami is trying to break free.
Kurokami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibisevic jumps guard but Kurokami stands there with Ibisevic around his waist. Ibisevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ibisevic tries to stall but Kurokami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurokami wants to break free but Ibisevic has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurokami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ibisevic tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurokami avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyo Kurokami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurokami has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Kurokami!
A very excited looking Kyo Kurokami rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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