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Zach 'The Irish Hitman' Murphy of The Cave MMA celebrates his 155 pound title win.

FREDRICKSBURG, Va. – The Barbarian Fight Club “Sacrifice” event was held on March 12, 2011 at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. The amateur event featured 19 bouts of mixed martial arts fights and had competitors from primarily the mid-atlantic region.

The show was highlighted by four Barbarian Fight Club title bouts including one women’s title match.

In the 145 pound title match, Charles “All Out” Kessinger of The Cave MMA took on defending champion Nate “The Outlaw” Miller of Team Assassin in Alexandria, Va. After winning the first and second rounds, Kessinger was hit by an illegal elbow in the spine by Miller while in the turtle position. The match was stopped and the title was eventually awarded to Kessinger by way of disqualification. Kessinger had to be taken to the hospital, unable to move on his own. Matt Douglas, Kessinger’s trainer, said that his condition has improved since the fight.

In the BFC 155 pound title match, Zach “The Irish Hitman” Murphy of The Cave MMA defeated Scott “The Weapon X” Cox of Knock M Out Nation by armbar in the first round. The fight was dominated by Murphy from the start, using the clinch, and grappling to control his opponent. A greco-roman takedown and an armbar from the mount ended the bout.

In the women’s title fight, Gabrielle Holloway of Warrior MMA in Culpeper, Va. took on Vickie “The Victorious” Berkshire of The Cave MMA in the only women’s bout of the evening. In the second round, Berkshire continued to throw strikes and follow Holloway. Holloway initiated a clinch and the two exchanged positions against the fence. Holloway then scored a takedown and landed directly in the mounted position. After throwing strikes from the top, Holloway ended the fight with a rear naked choke.

In the final match of the evening, the heavyweight title bout featured Robert Mycyk of Team Wildside in Yorktown, Va. against Kris “Lights Out” Lewis (independent). A quick tie up and takedown from Mycyk led to a transition and strikes from the mount. Lewis’ inability to defend himself led him to turn over on his back, where Mycyk applied a choke for the win.

Title Fight Results
145 pound title
Charles “All Out” Kessinger (The Cave MMA) defeats Nate “The Outlaw” Miller via disqualification (illegal elbow to the spine).
155 pound title
Zach “The Irish Hitman” Murphy (The Cave MMA) defeats Scott “The Weapon X” Cox (Knock M Out Nation) via first round armbar.
Women’s 145 pound title
Gabrielle Holloway (Warrior MMA-Culpeper, Va.) defeats Vickie “The Victorious” Berkshire (The Cave MMA) via second round rear naked choke.
Men’s Super Heavyweight title
Robert Mycyk (Team Wildside-Va.) defeats Kris “Lights Out” Lewis (Independent) via first round rear naked choke.

All Results
1. Travis Bush (Emit MMA-Va.) defeats Earl VanNatter (Independent) by second round TKO strikes from the mount.
2. Shawn Joffe (Royal Martial Arts-Md.) defeats Joel “The Batman” Singhas (Cima Studios) by first round tap out by strikes
3. Geo Mendoza (The Cave MMA-Fredericksburg, Va.) defeats Hunter Gadomski (Independent) by three round unanimous decision.
4. Robert Sullivan (Team Balance-Baltimore, Md.) defeats John Delany (Independent) by first round TKO.
5. Shane Fowler (Emit MMA) defeats Michael Henry (Independent) by first round TKO in 23 seconds.
6. Joey Marino (Team Assassin-Alexandria, Va.) defeats Vick Alpizar (U.S. Marine Corp Fight Team) in the second round via TKO by strikes
7. John Calloway (Independent) defeats K.C. “The Train” Holliman (The Cave MMA) via first round TKO by strikes (15 seconds)
8. Brandon Williams (Pilsung Martial Arts-Va.) defeats Tyler James King (Team Assassin) via first round rear naked choke.
9. Brandon Browning (KSA Boxing Team-Va.) defeats Nick Teter (Independent) via first round TKO from mount strikes.
10. Charles “All Out” Kessinger (The Cave MMA) defeats Nate “The Outlaw” Miller via disqualification (illegal elbow to the spine).
11. Zach “The Irish Hitman” Murphy (The Cave MMA) defeats Scott “The Weapon X” Cox (Knock M Out Nation) via first round armbar.
12. Cam “The All Natural” Hoback (Independent) defeats D’Andre “Frost Long Fang” Whitley (Team Assassin-D.C.) via first round rear naked choke.
13. Brandon “The Creature” Smithson (The Cave MMA) defeats Daniel Motley (Independent) via first round referee’s stoppage due to submission.
14. Arthur Parker (Hulstine Athletics) defeats Dale “The Lucky Charm” Arnold (The Army of Darkness-N.C.) via split decision.
15. Zach Roseboro (Pilsung Martial Arts) defeats Will “Silencer” Smith (Team Scorpion-Culpeper, Va.) via unanimous decision.
16. Gabrielle Holloway (Warrior MMA-Culpeper, Va.) defeats Vickie “The Victorious” Berkshire (The Cave MMA) via second round rear naked choke.
17. Joe “The Grim” Slaughter (Emit MMA) defeats Travis Davidson (Arma of Immortalis-Front Royal, Va.). Davidson did not answer second round bell due to doctor’s stoppage.
18. Stephan Tanner (U.S. Taekwondo) defeats Joe “Giddy Up” Jackson (The Cave MMA) via first round TKO via strikes.
19. Robert Mycyk (Team Wildside-Va.) defeats Kris “Lights Out” Lewis (Independent) via first round rear naked choke.
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