PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chase Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chase Blevins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Blevins
vs
Severn

187 cm
24
141 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Severn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blevins sprawls well initially but Severn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blevins is staying active underneath Severn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blevins is doing well to control the position and prevent Severn from advancing to side control.
Blevins trying to control here.
Blevins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Severn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blevins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn won't allow Blevins to sweep him here.

Blevins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blevins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blevins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn distracts Blevins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Severn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Blevins is keeping the position.
Blevins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Severn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blevins manages to move to mount!
Blevins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blevins controlling the position easily from mount.
Blevins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins controlling from mount.
Severn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blevins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blevins looking to control but Severn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blevins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Blevins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blevins wants to control the pace but Severn is squirming around nicely.
Blevins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Blevins won't let Severn get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Severn is squirming around, avoiding Blevins's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn is trying to stand up.

Blevins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blevins looking to ground and pound but Severn is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Blevins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Severn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blevins.
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins misses with a takedown attempt

and Severn counters with a takedown into side control.
Blevins pushes Severn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Severn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blevins manages to get back to half guard.
Severn not doing much here.

Blevins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severn pulls his head out easily.
Severn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Severn wants to stand up but Blevins manages to regain full guard.
Chase Blevins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn stands up over Blevins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blevins trying to control the position.
Blevins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Severn!
Severn wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blevins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn really wants to buck Blevins off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins wants to control the pace but Severn is squirming around nicely.

Blevins has control of Severn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Severn regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins controlling from mount.
Blevins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blevins tries to control but Severn wriggling away.
Severn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blevins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blevins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blevins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blevins looking to ground and pound but Severn is blocking nicely.
Blevins wants to control the pace but Severn is squirming around nicely.
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 Chase Blevins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blevins darts in looking for a takedown but Severn gets double underhooks and turns Blevins into the cage.
Severn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blevins is defending well.
Severn is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Severn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blevins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blevins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blevins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dan Severn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blevins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Blevins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn throws a right and a left that Blevins avoids nicely.
Blevins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense.
Severn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Severn stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Severn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blevins wants to control but Severn is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn wants to stand but Blevins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blevins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Blevins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Blevins misses with a takedown attempt - Severn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Severn does no damage.
Blevins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Severn counters with a takedown into side control.
Blevins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Severn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins struggling a bit here.
Blevins is looking for a sweep.
Severn working the ground and pound.
Severn lands some shots froms side control.
Severn working the ground and pound.
Severn wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy.
Severn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Severn is chipping away with strikes.
Blevins throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn scores with punches from side control.
Blevins prevents Severn from moving into mount.
Severn trying to control the position but Blevins is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blevins regains half guard.
Dan Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blevins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blevins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Severn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blevins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Blevins!