PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Seaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Calmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Seaman
vs
Calmare

186 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Seaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Calle Calmare!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seaman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calmare circles away quickly and effectively.
Calmare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seaman swivels and escapes.
Calmare tries to clinch but Seaman moves out of range.
Calmare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calmare shoots for a double leg takedown but Seaman sprawls well. He's pushed Calmare's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calmare is looking to clinch but Seaman is avoiding it.
Calmare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seaman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calmare somewhat.
David Seaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calle Calmare.
No luck for Calmare with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seaman tries a head kick but it misses.
Calmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calmare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seaman avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmare throws a series of punches but Seaman moves out of range.
Calmare fails with a takedown attempt.
Calmare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seaman but Seaman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calmare looks gassed!

Seaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Calmare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seaman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calmare on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Calmare but he's now mounted!
Calmare wants to control but Seaman is having none of it.
Seaman with shots to the head and body - Calmare looks very uncomfortable down there.
Calmare is looking to get to half guard.
Seaman controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seaman working for a guillotine from mount but Calmare is in no mood to give up.
Calmare tries to reverse the position but Seaman maintains control.
Calmare tries to control Seaman's body but Seaman pushes him off. Calmare squirms to his side and now Seaman has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seaman keeps control of the position as Calmare tries to break free.

Seaman seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Calmare's chin but Calmare turns very nicely into Seaman's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Calmare.
Calmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Seaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Seaman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Calmare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Seaman counters with a takedown into side control.
Calmare is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seaman off and has taken his back!
Calmare tries to keep control of the position but Seaman is staying busy.

Seaman showing good submission defense here.
Calmare trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calmare is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Seaman is really stuck here.
Calmare struggling to keep hold of the position.

Calmare is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Seaman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Seaman for a finish.

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.
Calmare missing with strikes.
Seaman breaks Calmare's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Seaman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calmare wants to get back to his feet but Seaman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calmare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seaman!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seaman is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calmare throws some wild stikes that Seaman manages to avoid easily.
Seaman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Calmare.
Calmare can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seaman is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Seaman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Seaman.
Calmare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calmare fails to land with a series of punches.
Seaman leaves Calmare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seaman blocks the body kick.
Calle Calmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seaman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calmare circles away quickly and effectively.
Calmare fails with the takedown

and Seaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David Seaman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calle Calmare.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calmare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seaman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calmare tries to roll over but Seaman keeps him under control.
Calmare trying to control here.
Calmare is trying to stand back up but Seaman is controlling him
Seaman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calmare tries to roll over but Seaman keeps him under control.
Seaman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Calmare trying to control from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Calmare misses with a takedown

and Seaman counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calmare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seaman is aware though and is defending well.
Calmare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seaman wants to pass the guard but Calmare is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Calmare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seaman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calmare keeping full guard, as Seaman tries to pass.
Calmare wants to stand and escape but Seaman is having none of it.
Calle Calmare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Seaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Calmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Seaman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seaman 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Seaman!