PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ is Here. Seyedi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypnotize- Biggie smalls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Seyedi

180 cm
24
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

181 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
A slow jab from Seyedi misses its intended target.
Seyedi with a hook.
Seyedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seyedi misses with a shot to the body

and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seyedi's guard now.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seyedi 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Seyedi's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Seyedi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson winds up and cracks Seyedi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Seyedi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seyedi is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Seyedi holding on.
Seyedi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Seyedi is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Seyedi's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson not allowing Seyedi to control his hands.
Seyedi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Seyedi's body.
Anderson punishes Seyedi with strikes from the back mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Seyedi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Seyedi tries to escape the position.
Seyedi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to control but Seyedi is keeping busy.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson has the hooks in. Seyedi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Seyedi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Anderson is punishing Seyedi with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Seyedi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Seyedi trying to control the position but Anderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Seyedi's body.
Anderson scores with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Seyedi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seyedi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seyedi just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Seyedi staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
Anderson is striking from the back but Seyedi escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Seyedi throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seyedi misses with a body shot.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson punishes Seyedi's body with a nice straight punch.
Seyedi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Seyedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seyedi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Seyedi counters with a leg kick.
Seyedi throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Seyedi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seyedi tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Seyedi off balance momentarily.
Seyedi throws a leg kick that is checked

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seyedi won't be happy with that.
Anderson cracks Seyedi with a big right hand but Seyedi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seyedi tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Reggie Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson working the body and head with strikes.
Anderson cracks Seyedi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Seyedi is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Seyedi prevents Anderson from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working Seyedi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
Seyedi can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Seyedi's temple.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
An elbow from Anderson crashes against the mat.
Seyedi is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Seyedi's legs.
Seyedi can't do much from the bottom here.
Seyedi tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.
Seyedi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anderson trying to control the position but Seyedi is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Seyedi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seyedi is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Seyedi is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson trying to control the position but Seyedi is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyedi can do to turn this around?
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Seyedi had a free shot at his head there.
Seyedi is looking to clinch.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seyedi - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seyedi. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seyedi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seyedi swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson trying to control but Seyedi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seyedi is looking for a sweep.
Seyedi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seyedi can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Ali Seyedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anderson.
Seyedi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Seyedi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seyedi tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson lands a couple of good shots and Seyedi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Seyedi is looking for a way out.
Anderson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Seyedi covers up after that shot from Anderson.
Seyedi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Seyedi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anderson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Seyedi's head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Anderson.
Seyedi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is punishing Seyedi with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a big shot to the side of Seyedi's head.
Seyedi trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Anderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Seyedi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Anderson!
Anderson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Seyedi to escape the position.
Anderson has good solid back control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!
Reggie Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.