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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the ring accompanied by Kurupt - I Didn't Change. Kessler has chosen Yattering - Chase of Thoughts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 cm
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188 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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185 cm
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203 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown throws a leg kick but Kessler checks it. Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kessler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard. Kessler wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Kessler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Brown has control of Kessler's left arm, preventing Kessler from doing any damage. Kessler trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kessler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kessler pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown is staying active underneath Kessler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kessler is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard. Kessler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kessler postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Kessler throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kessler's guard. Nice move by Brown! Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kessler tries to land a sweep but no joy. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kessler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard. Brown is looking to advance position but Kessler won't allow it. Ground and pound from Brown. Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kessler trying to control from the bottom.
Kessler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brown is staying active. Kessler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Kessler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Brown is looking for a way out. Kessler throwing wild punches that miss their target. Kessler throws a series of strikes and Brown wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. Kessler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. BOOM! Kessler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kessler wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Kessler has a good base and remains in mount. Kessler avoids the attempt from Brown to control. Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Kessler has a good base and remains in mount. Kessler unloading with bombs! Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kessler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kessler throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kessler dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kessler fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kessler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown misses the shot to the body. Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Brown leaves Kessler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kessler thumps Brown with a low kick. Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Brown misses with the combination.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kessler needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there. Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Brown does it's job there. Danny Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice jab there from Brown.
Kessler is rocked! Brown fakes the body blow, causing Kessler to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kessler goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown! After winning the bout, Danny Brown 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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