PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kerns told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Barrillo
vs
Kerns

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

187 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Logan Barrillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrillo shoots in for a takedown but Kerns shows good takedown defense.
Kerns throws an overhand right that lands on Barrillo's shoulder, as Barrillo tries to avoid the shot.

Barrillo gets caught flat footed, as Kerns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerns preventing the sweep.

Barrillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Barrillo working for a triangle but Kerns defends it easily.
Barrillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Barrillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Barrillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrillo is breathing heavily.
Barrillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerns.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kerns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kerns is chipping away with strikes.

Kerns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrillo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerns cracks Barrillo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kerns works to advance to full mount. Barrillo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barrillo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrillo gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns working over Barrillo with some ground and pound. Barrillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerns slips a nice elbow through Barrillo's hands, connecting with Barrillo's forehead.
Barrillo is looking to improve his position.
Barrillo won't allow Kerns to pass to mount.
Kerns is nestled in close to Barrillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kerns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barrillo defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kerns prevents Barrillo from improving his position.

Kerns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerns.

Barrillo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kerns pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns trying to control the action but Barrillo is working from the bottom.
Barrillo won't allow Kerns to pass to mount.

Kerns wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barrillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kerns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kerns's back!

Kerns defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Barrillo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kerns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kerns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barrillo seems to be working for a kimura but Kerns defends the submission attempt.
Barrillo tries to pass to full mount but Kerns defends it.
Barrillo uses his free foot to push down on Kerns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kerns.

Kerns defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barrillo.
Kerns is wriggling around trying to escape.

Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Barrillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kerns manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kerns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kerns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Barrillo scores a takedown into full mount!

Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kerns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kerns wants to get back to full guard.
Kerns lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kerns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerns wants to improve his position but Barrillo is controlling well.
Kerns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerns.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Barrillo.
Kerns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Barrillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kerns moves into full guard.
Barrillo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kerns tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barrillo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Barrillo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kerns defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is trying to take his opponent's back.

Barrillo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Barrillo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerns turns into him and now he's in Barrillo's guard.

Barrillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Barrillo is looking for a triangle but Kerns pushes his legs off easily.
Kerns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barrillo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerns scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerns lands a nice short elbow.

Barrillo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Barrillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerns won't allow Barrillo to sweep him here.

Barrillo has his foot on Kerns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerns works his way back into a safe position though.

Barrillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerns forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo wants to get back to full guard.
Barrillo is refusing to be controlled, as Kerns sits in half guard.

Kerns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kerns.

Kerns is working for a kimura but Barrillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Jack Kerns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrillo wants to improve his position but Kerns is controlling well.
Kerns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerns punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Logan Barrillo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Barrillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kerns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kerns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Barrillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kerns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kerns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kerns!
Kerns landing strikes.
Barrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kerns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barrillo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barrillo tries to bench press Kerns off him but Kerns keeps the position.
Kerns trying to control the position but Barrillo is working away.
The strikes coming from Kerns are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kerns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrillo dodges the ground and pound from Kerns.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Barrillo feints and as Kerns raises his hands in defense, Barrillo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Barrillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerns has wrist control.

Barrillo has gone for a leg lock! Kerns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barrillo's guard.
Kerns wants to control from the top but Barrillo keeps moving.
Kerns passes Barrillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Barrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Kerns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barrillo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barrillo is looking for a sweep. Kerns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barrillo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Barrillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Barrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kerns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Barrillo has his foot on Kerns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kerns works his way back into a safe position though.
Kerns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrillo's head.

Barrillo looking for a guillotine here but Kerns defends easily.
Kerns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barrillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barrillo is trying to work for a kimura but Kerns is defending well.
Kerns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerns is looking for a sweep. Barrillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barrillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barrillo's back!
Barrillo breaks Kerns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kerns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerns is keeping the position for now.
Kerns is trying to control the position but Barrillo postures up.
Kerns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerns holds on and takes a little breather.

Barrillo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrillo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kerns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barrillo!
Barrillo tries to reverse the position but Kerns maintains control.
Kerns putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Kerns swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Kerns!