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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kerns's choice of entrance music: Johnny Cash - Hurt. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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34
196 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat McDermot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
Kerns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kerns takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermot avoids the elbow strike from Kerns, against the cage.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns tries a body shot but McDermot blocks it.
McDermot cracks Kerns with a nice body shot.
McDermot lands a body punch.
McDermot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerns's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerns lands a nice uppercut.
McDermot'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.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but McDermot blocks with his arms.
Kerns unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDermot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kerns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDermot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from McDermot.
Kerns tries to work over McDermot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDermot effectively controlling the action here.
McDermot misses with a body punch.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but McDermot blocks it.
McDermot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerns misses with an elbow strike.
Kerns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerns prevents a body shot from McDermot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerns connects with a knee to the head.
Kerns trying to land knees to the body.
McDermot is leaning against Kerns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDermot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDermot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kerns up against the cage.
Kerns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDermot breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDermot.
Kerns sizes up McDermot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kerns throws a front kick aimed at McDermot's knee but McDermot avoids it well.
Kerns stuns McDermot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kerns drives through and clinches with McDermot against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDermots head.
McDermot misses with the head strike.
Kerns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDermot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kerns can't find room to land a body shot as McDermot controls the action.
McDermot avoids a wild elbow strike from Kerns.
McDermot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerns.
Kerns misses with a knee strike.
McDermot breaks the clinch.
McDermot blocks a head kick by Kerns.
McDermot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kerns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kerns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermot.
McDermot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerns. That did some damage!
Kerns takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
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!
McDermot connects with a leg kick. Kerns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns misses the jab.
McDermot slips a jab from Kerns.
McDermot moves out of range as Kerns strikes.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDermot lands with a good body shot.
McDermot misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Kerns is predictable there
and McDermot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kerns misses
and McDermot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDermot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot cracks Kerns with an open hand slap.
McDermot connects with an inside leg kick.
McDermot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerns, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Pat McDermot will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from McDermot does no damage.
Kerns wants to clinch.
Kerns lands a jab to the nose.
Kerns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDermot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDermot moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerns rushes McDermot and presses him up against the cage.
Kerns lands a body punch.
Kerns misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermot blocks an uppercut.
McDermot prevents a body shot from Kerns.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerns gets through McDermot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDermot wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kerns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kerns tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
McDermot misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns working McDermot over with knees to the body.
Kerns unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McDermot blocks an elbow strike.
McDermot lands a nice uppercut.
Kerns misses with a body punch.
McDermot is looking to control Kerns's arms but Kerns gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermot has his back to the cage.
Kerns avoiding damage as McDermot throws knees to the body.
Kerns lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermot avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDermot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
McDermot tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerns avoids the damage to the body.
Kerns working aggressively here.
Kerns can't find room to land a body shot as McDermot controls the action.
Kerns lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
Kerns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermot managing to block the knees to the body from Kerns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kerns tries a body shot but McDermot blocks it.
Kerns tries to throw a body punch but McDermot avoids it by throwing Kerns back against the cage.
McDermot dodges an elbow strike from Kerns.
Kerns tries a body shot but McDermot blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot misses with the head strike.
Kerns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDermot throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerns.
Kerns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerns prevents a body shot from McDermot.
Kerns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDermot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerns tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
Kerns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermot is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for McDermot.
Kerns swings wildly with an uppercut but McDermot uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermot tries to work over Kerns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
McDermot trying to land knees to the body.
McDermot working aggressively here.
Kerns throws a head punch that misses.
Kerns tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermot avoids the damage to the body.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermot avoids it.
McDermot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kerns misses with a knee to the head.
Kerns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDermot.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDermot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDermot misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kerns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerns takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
Kerns swings widly with a right hand
and McDermot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDermot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerns.
Kerns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack Kerns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerns misses with a body shot.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerns lands with a hook. McDermot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kerns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDermot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDermot clinches up against the cage.
Jack Kerns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermot prevents a body shot from Kerns.
A short right from McDermot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerns throws an elbow but misses.
McDermot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerns tries to clinch but McDermot is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot moves out of range as Kerns strikes.
Kerns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kerns tries to clinch but McDermot moves out of range.
Pat McDermot is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerns.
McDermot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerns moves away.
McDermot avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerns.
Good work by McDermot as he checks the leg kick.
Kerns swings for the body but McDermot moves out of range.
McDermot dodges the punch combination from Kerns.
Kerns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermot jabs Kerns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a jab when McDermot was well out of range.
Kerns wants to clinch
and McDermot counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerns. McDermot does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermot takes a swing at Kerns's ribcage but misses.
McDermot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerns.
Kerns throws a head kick that misses.
McDermot swinging wildly here.
McDermot moves away from the strike by Kerns.
Kerns throws a head kick that misses.
Kerns slips under a jab from McDermot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands with an uppercut that bounces McDermot off the cage and back into range.
McDermot jabs Kerns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDermot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kerns blocks a head kick by McDermot.
Kerns moves in looking to clinch but McDermot pushes him off.
Kerns fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermot moves into the clinch.
Kerns pushes McDermot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDermot throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from McDermot on the inside.
Kerns tries to throw a body punch but McDermot avoids it by throwing Kerns back against the cage.
McDermot controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from McDermot fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot is looking to control Kerns's arms but Kerns gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDermot has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerns.
McDermot misses with a knee to the head.
Kerns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDermot prevents a body shot from Kerns.
Kerns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDermot is defending well for now.
McDermot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kerns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns cracks McDermot with a nice body shot.
Kerns lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermot backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerns thuds his shin into the meat of McDermot's side.
Kerns misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDermot checks a leg kick.
McDermot slips a jab from Kerns.
McDermot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDermot avoids the body shot from Kerns.
Kerns misses with a low kick.
McDermot misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermot throws the kick towards the body but Kerns avoids it.
Kerns just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot takes one to the chin there.
McDermot thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDermot is able to avoid easily.
McDermot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kerns tries to clinch there but McDermot circles away.
Kerns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDermot. That did some damage!
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDermot is able to avoid easily.
McDermot thumps Kerns with a low kick.
McDermot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerns.
Kerns wants to clinch up but McDermot keeps it at a distance.
Kerns looks to throw a body kick
and McDermot counters with an outside leg kick.
Kerns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McDermot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kerns misses with an uppercut
and McDermot counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerns takes a swing at McDermot's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerns was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermot.
McDermot tests Kerns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDermot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns throws a nice looking combination but McDermot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerns momentarily.
Kerns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns misses with a right hand
and McDermot counters with a body kick that stops Kerns in his tracks momentarily.
McDermot throws the left hand but Kerns avoids the punch easily.
Kerns misses with a right hand
and McDermot counters with a straight right hand.
Kerns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermot throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerns manages to avoid it.
Kerns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermot manages to avoid it.
Kerns misses with a wild body shot.
Kerns throws a right hand that misses
and McDermot counters with a straight right hand.
Kerns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDermot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDermot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kerns eats them both and turns towards McDermot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kerns slips a jab and a cross from McDermot.
Kerns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDermot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDermot clobbers Kerns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kerns moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerns throws a wild body kick that McDermot sees coming a mile off.
Kerns misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDermot connects with a right hand. Kerns shakes it off.
Kerns wants to land a leg kick but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot lands with an overhand left.
Kerns fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDermot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerns.
McDermot 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.
Kerns throws a combination that misses
and McDermot counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat McDermot had his way with Jack Kerns in that 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!
McDermot cracks the inside of Kerns's front leg.
Kerns swings for the body but McDermot moves out of range.
Kerns is looking to land body kicks.
McDermot thumps Kerns with a low kick.
McDermot misses with a low kick.
McDermot looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerns is just out of range.
Kerns throws a head kick that misses.
Kerns closes the distance and clinches.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDermot breaks from the clinch.
McDermot avoids a kick to the body.
Kerns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kerns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermot scores with a nice body kick.
Kerns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by McDermot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerns.
A big left from McDermot misses.
Kerns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerns is looking to score with low kicks.
Kerns avoids a kick to the body.
McDermot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns wants to clinch up but McDermot keeps it at a distance.
McDermot misses with a body kick.
Kerns misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot throws a head kick but Kerns moves out of range.
Kerns moves into the clinch.
Kerns pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kerns tries a knee to the head but McDermot blocks it.
Kerns misses with a punch to the body.
McDermot stalls.
McDermot is trying to force a seperation but Kerns has the dominant position.
McDermot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerns's elbow.
Kerns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack Kerns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but McDermot blocks with his arms.
McDermot prevents a body shot from Kerns.
McDermot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermot circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDermot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDermot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kerns back to the cage. McDermot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kerns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermot manages to avoid it.
Kerns throws a lazy head kick
and McDermot counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDermot moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDermot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerns wants to slow McDermot down by chopping away at his legs.
McDermot blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDermot, right into the meat.
That kick from Kerns tenderised McDermot's leg. McDermot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pat McDermot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermot defending well as Kerns loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kerns.
Kerns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerns looks to throw the jab but McDermot is out of range.
McDermot swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerns.
McDermot moves out of range as Kerns strikes.
Kerns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kerns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kerns tries to clinch up.
Kerns misses with a hook to the body
and McDermot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kerns's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Kerns.
I think McDermot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot retains his middleweight title!
Pat McDermot decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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