PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KC Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Boom-POD. Edward Louis Iii Severson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Storm
vs
Louis Iii Severson

215 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, KC Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Storm counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Severson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Severson misses with a kick to the body

and Storm counters with a shoot takedown. Severson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Severson blocks nicely.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Severson is retaining full guard.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Severson is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severson keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Severson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Severson is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Severson misses with a head kick.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severson misses with a body kick.
Storm avoids the head kick by Severson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Storm counters with a head kick.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Severson throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a head kick that misses
and Severson counters with a head kick.
Severson throws a head kick that misses
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Severson
and Storm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Severson circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm moves out of range as Severson throws a body kick.
Severson misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Severson misses

and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Severson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Severson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Storm drops back looking for a leg! Severson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Severson manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Severson's guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Severson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Storm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severson dives on top into guard.
Storm has control of Severson's left arm, preventing Severson from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. KC Storm wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Severson gets caught napping as Storm dives in and scores a takedown. Severson manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Severson is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KC Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Severson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Severson. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severson lands with a nice body kick.
Severson takes one to the side of the head.
Severson tries a head kick but it misses.
Severson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severson sprawls well. Severson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
KC Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Severson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a high kick!
A head kick by Severson misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Storm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Storm tests Severson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severson blocks a head kick by Storm.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.

Storm scores with a takedown into Severson's guard.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
KC Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm wants to control from the top but Severson keeps moving.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm postures up in Severson's guard and throws a big left but Severson blocks it.
Storm is looking to work some ground and pound but Severson has wrist control.
Storm pushing down on Severson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Storm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Storm wants to control the pace but Severson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Storm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Storm thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Storm throwing strikes here but Severson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Storm controlling from the full mount.
Severson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Storm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KC Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Severson throws a head kick that misses.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Severson avoids the head kick by Storm.
A head kick misses from Storm.

Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Severson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Storm swings around for an armbar but Severson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Storm's guard.
Storm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Severson!
Storm looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to control but Severson wriggling away.

Storm is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Severson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Severson shrugs it off.
Severson blocking the ground and pound.
Severson blocking the ground and pound.

Storm goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Severson turns into him and now he's in Storm's guard.
Severson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Storm 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.
Storm has Severson pulled in close to control his posture.
Storm wants to hit a switch here but Severson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Storm there!
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to hold on but Severson pushes him away.
Storm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Storm keeping hold of Severson's head, controlling as best he can.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping control of the position.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Severson is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
KC Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KC Storm!
A victorious KC Storm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.