Rear-naked choke seals dominant first-round victory for rising amateur middleweight in New York
Queens, New York – February 15, 2026 The Haitian community in New York had every reason to celebrate Saturday night at the Extreme Cage Fighting (ECF) event in Queens. Amateur middleweight Jimkelly “The Haitian Hurricane” Saint Pierre delivered a lightning-fast finish, submitting Robert Gansert Jr. via rear-naked choke at just 0:26 of the first round.
Referee Kenny Vasquez stepped in to wave off the fight as Gansert tapped out, handing Saint Pierre a dominant, crowd-pleasing victory inside the signature ECF cage. Weighing in at a solid 182 lbs, the Haitian fighter showcased sharp grappling to complement his explosive striking, proving once again that he is a complete and dangerous threat at 185 lbs.
The quick submission builds on Saint Pierre’s recent momentum. In December 2025, he earned a TKO stoppage over Moises Forchue, and back in October 2025, he went viral with a spectacular spinning heel kick knockout that put him firmly on the amateur radar. Saturday’s performance only solidified his reputation as one of the most exciting talents in New York’s growing MMA scene.
The Haitian community erupted in celebration post-fight. A standout shoutout from @Haitiansofnyc on Instagram captured the energy: “Men Lòray la! 🌪️ Congratulations to JimKelly Saint Pierre @mmathehaitianhurricane on the big win Saturday at ECF, Pouse n’ap pouse.”
L’Union Suite congratulates Jimkelly Saint Pierre on another impressive showing. The Hurricane is building something special — and the diaspora is riding the storm with him.
Keep watching. The best is yet to come.
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