Brawl @ Bourbon Street / Promoter - CutThroat MMA

So, last Wednesday I was out at Bourbon Street watching CutThroat MMA Cage Fights.  These are amateur fights in varying weight classes.  Here is their website for more info.  http://www.cutthroatmma.com/

Although, I have probably seen hundreds on TV, this is only the second time I have been at a cage fight in person.  There was some very good action, but also some very anti-climactic endings.  Several of the fights didn't last past the first round with the losing fighters still wanting to continue.  The reason for this is in amateur fights referees are prone to stopping fights when they feel a fighter is in any danger.  Even if they have not been injured and are still defending themselves.  This happens in almost any ground and pound situation.  In a professional cage fight the fighters are allowed to continue as long as both are actively and intelligently defending themselves.  I see the reasons why amateur fights often end like this and they are valid.  A professional fighter has proven their ability to defend, counter and improve position, even when they are in trouble, but amateur fighters can have varying levels of skill and experience.  However, it is still disappointing to see a friend lose, when there was still the possibility of a win.

Here are the results from the fight, as listed by CutThroat MMA.  Special note, the top two fights were CutThroat MMA Title Belt fights in the light heavyweight and welterweight division.  Congratulations to the fighters.

Ryan Storey def TJ Rowley - guillotine choke (1:45 round 2)
David Booth def Bill Johnson - split decision
Derrick Malert def Brian Titus - TKO stoppage due to strikes (0:55 round 1)
Mike Peterson def Tim Williams - knockout (0:17 round 2)
Jake Frias def AJ Masters - ground and pound (round 1)
Chris Hill def Zach Feece - ground and pound (0:34 round 1)
Jason Ignacek def Bobby Andrews - guillotine choke (2:10 round 1)
Bobby Moffet def Louis Robles - armbar (1:20 round 1)
Jimmy Moreno def Jerry George - knockout (0:24 round 3)
Kyle Geary def Spencer DeBeneditti - ground and pound (1:04 round 1) 

Here are some pics.  There is a fair amount of motion blur from my camera.  It was from my phone's camera.  Next time I will bring a camera with varying shutter speeds.  That way I can capture more of the action.