PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Saint-Perrilloux (ranked 1375 p4p, 185 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 2417 p4p, 324 weight class). Saint-Perrilloux comes to the cage accompanied by Back In The Saddle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Saint-Perrilloux
vs
Severn

194 cm
35
210 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

195 cm
36
215 lbs
29 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint-Perrilloux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Severn under the eye.

It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint-Perrilloux. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint-Perrilloux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Severn cracks Saint-Perrilloux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to clinch up
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint-Perrilloux loads up on a big right hand but Severn slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body kick.
Severn walks into a stiff left hand from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux connects with a single shot there.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a lazy uppercut

and Severn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn controlling from the top position.
Severn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saint-Perrilloux is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint-Perrilloux is looking to stand up but Severn isn't so interested in that idea.
Saint-Perrilloux has Severn pulled in close to control his posture.
Severn is looking to stand up but Saint-Perrilloux won't let him.
Severn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint-Perrilloux is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Severn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint-Perrilloux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saint-Perrilloux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Severn. Severn obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint-Perrilloux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Saint-Perrilloux misses
and Severn counters with a right hand to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux cracks Severn with an open hand slap.
Severn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severn moves out of range as Saint-Perrilloux strikes.
Severn avoids the body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn with a jab.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Severn wants to counter the offense by Saint-Perrilloux and move into the clinch position.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a left hand

and Severn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint-Perrilloux's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint-Perrilloux is pulling down on Severn's head. It's preventing any offense from Severn, at least for the moment.
Severn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saint-Perrilloux controls Severn momentarily but Severn frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux is adopting a defensive guard.
Saint-Perrilloux keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn is fighting to break Saint-Perrilloux's control of his arms but Saint-Perrilloux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Severn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Severn moves out of range as Saint-Perrilloux strikes.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Severn slips under a jab.
Severn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a lazy uppercut

and Severn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to get back to his feet.
Severn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saint-Perrilloux.
We've been hearing good reports from Saint-Perrilloux's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Severn throwing shots but Saint-Perrilloux is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn drops an elbow to the side of Saint-Perrilloux's head.
Severn wants to take a breather but Saint-Perrilloux is having none of it.
Severn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn slows the pace down in half guard.
Saint-Perrilloux trying to control but Severn postures up.
Severn is taking a breather. Saint-Perrilloux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Severn scores with a body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux throws the left hand but Severn avoids the punch easily.

That's two 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.
Saint-Perrilloux ducks under a wild hook from Severn.
Saint-Perrilloux with a nice cross.
Severn blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Severn, as that shot connected.

Saint-Perrilloux moves into the clinch.
Severn has Saint-Perrilloux pushed against the cage.
Severn letting Saint-Perrilloux take a breather here.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
Severn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Severn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saint-Perrilloux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Severn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint-Perrilloux smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to clinch.
Severn misses with a head kick.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint-Perrilloux moves away.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a nice looking body kick.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head kick that Severn semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to score with a low kick but Severn moves his leg out of the way.
Severn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Severn checks a low kick from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a low kick.
Severn throws out a powerful jab.
Severn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint-Perrilloux punishes Severn's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Severn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Jacques Saint-Perrilloux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Severn slips a straight right by Saint-Perrilloux.
Severn lunges at Saint-Perrilloux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint-Perrilloux's hand.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a shot from downtown. Severn moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severn. Saint-Perrilloux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saint-Perrilloux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saint-Perrilloux misses the jab.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a straight right.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Perrilloux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Saint-Perrilloux darts in and clinches Severn up against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn looking for a takedown.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Severn can't get the takedown.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
Severn is trying to pull guard but Saint-Perrilloux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Severn.
Severn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saint-Perrilloux is keeping busy.
Severn tries for a takedown but Saint-Perrilloux manages to get underhooks.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a body shot from Severn.
Saint-Perrilloux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Severn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Severn jumps guard.
Severn wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint-Perrilloux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saint-Perrilloux gets to his feet. Severn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saint-Perrilloux swings widly with a right hand
and Severn counters with a low kick, right behind Saint-Perrilloux 's knee.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a leg kick but Severn moved away.
Saint-Perrilloux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn avoids the head kick by Saint-Perrilloux.
Severn scores with a head kick. Saint-Perrilloux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saint-Perrilloux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Severn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Saint-Perrilloux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Severn tries to land a front kick but Saint-Perrilloux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saint-Perrilloux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has been cut.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to clinch there but Severn circles away.
Severn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saint-Perrilloux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a head kick by Severn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn avoids the head kick by Saint-Perrilloux.
Severn misses the body punch
and Saint-Perrilloux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a leg kick
and Severn counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with an attempted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Severn successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Severn.
I think Severn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Severn!
Chris Severn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.