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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Brascoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurokami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurokami has chosen Watain - Legions of The Black Light as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 cm
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188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Brascoe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyo Kurokami! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurokami stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brascoe doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kurokami counters with a left and a right that stings Brascoe. Brascoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurokami swivels and escapes. Brascoe checks a leg kick nicely. Horrible takedown by Brascoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurokami which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Brascoe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brascoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurokami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brascoe somewhat. Don Brascoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kurokami getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Brascoe shoots in for a takedown but Kurokami shows good takedown defense. Brascoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kurokami finds it's way round the side to connect with Brascoe's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Brascoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurokami tries to sprawl out of it but Brascoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurokami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Brascoe is breathing heavily. Brascoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A punch combination from Kurokami misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Brascoe. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurokami.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brascoe gets tackled into the cage by Kurokami. Kurokami maintains the clinch. Kurokami can't break the clinch.
Kurokami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Brascoe is working for takedown but Kurokami is calmly controlling the position for now. Brascoe wants a takedown.
Kurokami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brascoe. Kurokami lands with an uppercut that bounces Brascoe off the cage and back into range.
Brascoe is rocked! Brascoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oh Brascoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kyo Kurokami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurokami throws a jab but it's blocked by Brascoe. Brascoe shoots in but no luck this time. Brascoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right followed by a crushing left from Kurokami knocks Brascoe out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyo Kurokami! In his post fight interview, Kyo Kurokami started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
81% |
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