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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Rocksalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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191 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burbank Rocksalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rocksalt shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocksalt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rocksalt trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Rocksalt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Rocksalt is having none of it.
Pierre has his foot on Rocksalt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksalt works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocksalt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocksalt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pierre's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pierre kicks off Rocksalt and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocksalt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocksalt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksalt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksalt is retaining full guard.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throws a strike but Rocksalt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rocksalt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt is really struggling to control Pierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksalt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksalt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksalt defends it easily.
Rocksalt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksalt wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Rocksalt won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Rocksalt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Rocksalt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt throwing strikes but missing.
Rocksalt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksalt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocksalt wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocksalt's head.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocksalt's head.
Pierre is keen to just control but Rocksalt is a slippery customer.
Rocksalt missing with punches from the bottom.
Rocksalt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierre's back!
Rocksalt looking for the choke from the back.
Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Rocksalt.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Rocksalt has a good base and remains in mount.
Rocksalt avoids the attempt from Pierre to control.
Rocksalt looking to finish Pierre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pierre!
Rocksalt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pierre turns into him and now he's in Rocksalt's guard.
Pierre throws a strike but Rocksalt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocksalt works over Pierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocksalt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Burbank Rocksalt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pierre throws a head kick but Rocksalt moves out of range.
Rocksalt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre gets caught flat footed, as Rocksalt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rocksalt throws a big elbow that misses.
Rocksalt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksalt defends well.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksalt is proving a slippery customer.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocksalt chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocksalt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocksalt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksalt defends it easily.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Rocksalt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksalt has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Rocksalt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocksalt wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Rocksalt passes into half guard.
Burbank Rocksalt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocksalt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pierre sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocksalt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt thows a huge punch but Pierre dodges it nicely.
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksalt pulls his head out easily.
Rocksalt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksalt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Rocksalt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pierre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocksalt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rocksalt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksalt.
Rocksalt works his way into full mount!
Rocksalt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocksalt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pierre is in a horrible position here. Rocksalt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocksalt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rocksalt lands a big shot there that rocks Pierre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksalt wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Rocksalt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rocksalt trying to control but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre is bucking up trying to escape but Rocksalt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocksalt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burbank Rocksalt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocksalt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierre's waist but Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocksalt off to one side.
Pierre lands with a nice combination. Rocksalt backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Pierre there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pierre.
Nice sprawl there from Pierre as Rocksalt shoots in.
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Rocksalt's hands, connecting with Rocksalt's forehead.
Pierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocksalt is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pierre slips a nice elbow through Rocksalt's hands, connecting with Rocksalt's forehead.
Rocksalt wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
Rocksalt is not content to let Pierre control the position.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksalt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksalt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burbank Rocksalt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre stalks Rocksalt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rocksalt's face. Rocksalt staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksalt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rocksalt is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Rocksalt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksalt is retaining full guard.
Rocksalt wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksalt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocksalt controlling Pierre's posture.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Rocksalt's brow.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksalt wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocksalt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rocksalt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocksalt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocksalt wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rocksalt 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Burbank Rocksalt!
After the big win, Burbank Rocksalt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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