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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severson is keeping the position for now.
Pierre trying to control but Severson is working from the bottom.
Pierre stands up over Severson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre prevents Severson from getting back to his feet.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Severson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pierre scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severson dives on top into guard.
Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Severson defends it easily.
Severson wanted to stand there but Pierre had control of the position.
Pierre is trying to control the position but Severson postures up.
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Severson stacks Pierre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Severson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Severson wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Severson to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre postures up in Severson's guard and throws a big left but Severson blocks it.
Pierre connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Severson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Severson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Severson dives into side control.
Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Severson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pierre gets back to half guard.
Pierre pushes Severson off looking to stand but Severson dives back in and keeps control.
Severson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pierre is pressing down on Severson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson wants to get up but he can't break Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pierre has his feet on Severson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Severson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierre circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pierre!
Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Severson to the mat! Severson manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Severson is keeping the position.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Severson blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Severson misses.
Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pierre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Severson tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pierre.
Severson tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Severson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Severson scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Severson counters with a nice leg kick.
Pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Severson lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Severson is rocked!
Pierre throws a right and a left that Severson avoids nicely.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Severson keeps Pierre at a distance using the push kick.
Pierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Severson was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severson is looking to stand up but Pierre isn't so interested in that idea.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Severson wants to stand but Pierre is controlling the position.
Severson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severson landing knees to the head.
Severson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Severson tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Severson lands a nice knee to the body.
Severson tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Severson scores with a knee to the head.
Severson scores a nice knee to the body.
Pierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Severson to keep the fight standing.
Pierre wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Severson prevents the takedown attempt.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre.
Severson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pierre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierre as Severson tries to tie him up.
Severson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Severson.
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pierre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Severson wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Severson keeps moving.
Pierre stops Severson from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Severson's brow.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Severson wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pierre advances to half guard.
Pierre throwing shots but Severson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Severson.
Pierre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Severson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Severson misses with some punches.
Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Severson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Severson landing knees to the body.
Severson lands a nice knee to the body.
Severson connects with a knee to the head.
Severson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severson lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
Severson scores with a knee to the head.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pierre's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Severson obliges.
Severson lands a knee to the head.
Severson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Severson stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Severson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Severson landing knees to the body.
Severson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Severson.
A knee to the head by Severson.
Severson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Severson.
Severson working Pierre over with knees to the body.
Severson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Severson has him pressed against the ropes.
Severson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Severson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Severson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pierre is keeping busy.
Severson stalling against the ropes.
Severson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Severson taking a breather.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Severson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Pierre.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Severson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Severson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Severson to the ground. Pierre is now in Severson's guard.
Severson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jean Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Pierre seems to have locked his on tight now - Severson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Pierre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jean Pierre!
A very excited looking Jean Pierre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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