PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Hurt. A fine choice. Burgemeister has chosen Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa as his entrance music. Daniel Burgemeister is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kerns
vs
Burgemeister

187 cm
23
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgemeister is just out of range.
Kerns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgemeister's waist but Burgemeister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kerns off to one side.
Burgemeister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burgemeister lands the left hand.

It looks like Jack Kerns has been cut.
Kerns moves out of range of the leg kick from Burgemeister.
Burgemeister fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgemeister throws a series of punches but Kerns moves out of range.
Burgemeister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgemeister misses with a few strikes there.
Kerns shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgemeister tries to sprawl out of it but Kerns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgemeister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kerns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kerns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burgemeister can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerns wants to control the pace but Burgemeister is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns avoids the attempt from Burgemeister to control.
Kerns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burgemeister doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Kerns tries to control but Burgemeister wriggling away.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burgemeister working to try and regain half guard.
Kerns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burgemeister wants to hold on but Kerns pushes him away.
Burgemeister is trying desperately to improve position.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burgemeister is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Burgemeister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burgemeister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerns wants to control the pace but Burgemeister is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.
Kerns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kerns tries to control but Burgemeister wriggling away.
Kerns raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Burgemeister is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Kerns wants to finish this one by submission but Burgemeister is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kerns.
Kerns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgemeister because Kerns loaded up on that one.
Kerns misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Burgemeister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kerns lands with a straight right. Burgemeister didn't see that one coming.
Burgemeister throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kerns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burgemeister is looking to control Kerns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgemeister avoid being mounted?
Kerns trying to mount his opponent but Burgemeister defends it.
Burgemeister wants to get back to his feet.
Kerns moves into full mount! Burgemeister won't be happy about that!
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Burgemeister wants to control but Kerns is having none of it.
Kerns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgemeister because Kerns loaded up on that one.
Burgemeister is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Kerns with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kerns looking to finish Burgemeister with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burgemeister!
Burgemeister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerns thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Kerns postures up.

Kerns looking for a guillotine from mount but Burgemeister is having none of it.

Kerns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgemeister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kerns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister tries to lock up and control but Kerns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burgemeister tries to buck Kerns off but he can't manage it.
Kerns dominating with strikes here.
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Kerns pushes him away.
Kerns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kerns unloads with some shots from mount but Burgemeister bucks and avoids them well.
Kerns throwing strikes here but Burgemeister is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burgemeister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister is trying to stand up.
Kerns controlling from the full mount.

Kerns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burgemeister is looking to improve his position but Kerns isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kerns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Burgemeister misses with a hook to the body
and Kerns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burgemeister throws a right and a left that Kerns avoids nicely.
Burgemeister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerns manages to avoid it.
Kerns moves out of range as Burgemeister throws a body kick.
A low kick from Burgemeister misses

and Kerns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kerns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns crunches a lovely knee into Burgemeister's ribcage.
Kerns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burgemeister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kerns digs a right hand underneath Burgemeister's ribcage. Burgemeister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerns landing knees to the head.
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 body shot.
Kerns lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerns as Burgemeister tries to tie him up.
Kerns pushes Burgemeister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burgemeister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
Kerns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerns lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister has a couple of punches blocked by Kerns.
Burgemeister throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerns.
Kerns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerns lands a body shot.
Kerns pushes Burgemeister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burgemeister avoiding damage as Kerns throws knees to the body.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerns is working Burgemeister over against the cage.
Kerns wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Kerns.
Kerns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerns presses Burgemeister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerns lands a right hand.
Kerns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgemeister backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerns.
Kerns lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kerns.
A body shot lands from Kerns.
Knees to the body from Kerns.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike.

Kerns wants the takedown. Burgemeister is fighting it off but Kerns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgemeister's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister keeping full guard, as Kerns tries to pass.
Burgemeister is trying to keep Kerns in close.
Kerns stays in close to Burgemeister's body and controls the position.
Kerns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burgemeister for as long as he can get away with.
Burgemeister has his hands on Kerns's head, controlling the position.
Kerns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgemeister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws a strike but Burgemeister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burgemeister won't allow Kerns to sweep him here.

Kerns working for submissions but it's allowed Burgemeister to get to half guard.
Burgemeister tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kerns controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerns missing with punches from the bottom.
Kerns gets full guard.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgemeister trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerns's guard.
Kerns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgemeister looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerns 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!