PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Seamon
vs
Seamon

180 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Seamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Seamon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steven Seamon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steven Seamon showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chris Seamon is trying to get back to full guard.
Chris Seamon trying to control from the bottom.
Chris Seamon is trying to stand back up but Steven Seamon is controlling him

Steven Seamon is looking for a kimura here.
Steven Seamon stops Chris Seamon from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Seamon is controlling Steven Seamon's trapped leg to prevent Steven Seamon from advancing to side control.

Steven Seamon decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chris Seamon is defended easily by Steven Seamon.

Steven Seamon looking to score a takedown here. Chris Seamon is defending well but Steven Seamon drives through and ends up in Chris Seamon's guard.
Chris Seamon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steven Seamon's guard.
Chris Seamon throwing strikes but missing.
Steven Seamon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chris Seamon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steven Seamon keeping full guard, as Chris Seamon tries to pass.
Steven Seamon trying to control the position.
Chris Seamon throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steven Seamon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steven Seamon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Steven Seamon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chris Seamon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chris Seamon prevents Steven Seamon from improving position.
Chris Seamon tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steven Seamon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chris Seamon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steven Seamon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steven Seamon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chris Seamon keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steven Seamon happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Seamon is looking to get back to his feet here but Steven Seamon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chris Seamon's back.
Steven Seamon is punishing Chris Seamon with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What can Chris Seamon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Seamon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chris Seamon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steven Seamon as he jumps to the side.
Chris Seamon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Steven Seamon gets the takedown into side control.

Chris Seamon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chris Seamon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steven Seamon but Steven Seamon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Seamon lands a two punch combo.

Chris Seamon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steven Seamon to the mat! Steven Seamon manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Steven Seamon pushes Chris Seamon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Steven Seamon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steven Seamon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven Seamon prevents Chris Seamon from improving his position.
Steven Seamon is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steven Seamon has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Steven Seamon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chris Seamon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steven Seamon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Steven Seamon feints and as Chris Seamon raises his hands in defense, Steven Seamon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steven Seamon wants to stand and escape but instead Chris Seamon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chris Seamon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steven Seamon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chris Seamon won't allow Steven Seamon to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven Seamon trying to control the position.
Chris Seamon throws a big elbow that misses.
Chris Seamon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steven Seamon's head.
Steven Seamon working a defensive guard here.
Chris Seamon throws a big right hand that misses.
Steven Seamon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris Seamon throwing strikes but missing.
Chris Seamon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chris Seamon wants to pass the guard but Steven Seamon is keeping the position.
Chris Seamon is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Seamon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steven Seamon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steven Seamon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris Seamon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steven Seamon controls Chris Seamon momentarily but Chris Seamon frees himself.
Steven Seamon keeping full guard, as Chris Seamon tries to pass.
Steven Seamon is trying to keep Chris Seamon in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chris Seamon working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chris Seamon landing with the ground and pound.
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 Chris Seamon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chris Seamon misses with a jab, cross combination.

Chris Seamon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steven Seamon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chris Seamon is in Steven Seamon's guard.
Steven Seamon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chris Seamon with a flurry of punches that miss.

Chris Seamon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steven Seamon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chris Seamon has managed to get both his arms back between Steven Seamon's legs - danger averted.
Chris Seamon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steven Seamon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chris Seamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Steven Seamon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chris Seamon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Seamon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steven Seamon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chris Seamon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chris Seamon throws a big right hand that misses.
Steven Seamon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chris Seamon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chris Seamon postures up in Steven Seamon's guard and throws a big left but Steven Seamon blocks it.
Chris Seamon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chris Seamon postures up.
Steven Seamon 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.
Chris Seamon passes Steven Seamon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chris Seamon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steven Seamon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steven Seamon trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chris Seamon wants to work for an arm triangle but Steven Seamon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chris Seamon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steven Seamon is trying to get back to full guard.
Chris Seamon stops Steven Seamon from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chris Seamon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steven Seamon is trying to control but can't.
Steven Seamon is looking for a sweep. Chris Seamon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Chris Seamon seems to be working for a kimura but Steven Seamon defends the submission attempt.

Chris Seamon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Steven Seamon to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Seamon fails with a takedown attempt.

Steven Seamon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Steven Seamon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chris Seamon is just riding it out for now. Steven Seamon eventually gives up the hold.
Steven Seamon is looking to advance position but Chris Seamon won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Seamon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steven Seamon is working away from the top position though.
Steven Seamon is stalling here. Chris Seamon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steven Seamon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chris Seamon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chris Seamon stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Steven Seamon shoots in and bounces Chris Seamon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Seamon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chris Seamon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Seamon!