PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Seid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gordy Richardson's chin.

Richardson
vs
Seid

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Seid!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson tests Seid's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Patrick Seid has been cut.
Seid shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Seid or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seid.
Gordy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seid.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
Richardson catches Seid napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Seid to the canvas!

Seid is rocked!
Seid keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Seid throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Richardson stands up and waves to Seid to follow him.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Richardson lands.

Richardson gets a takedown into half guard.
Seid looks gassed!
Richardson trying to mount his opponent but Seid defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is trying to control the action in half guard but Seid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Richardson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Seid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Seid is retaining full guard.

Seid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Seid keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Seid keeps moving.

Seid pushes Richardson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Seid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richardson finds it's way round the side to connect with Seid's head.
Richardson connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Seid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson tries a low kick but Seid avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Seid on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seid.
Richardson lands with an overhand left.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Seid avoids nicely.
Richardson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Richardson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richardson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Seid.
Seid can't do much from the bottom here.
Richardson controlling from side mount.
Seid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Seid is being controlled here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to stand but Seid has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Seid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richardson off and has taken his back!
Seid connects with a big shot to the side of Richardson's head.

Seid working for a choke but Richardson is defending well.

Richardson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Seid looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Seid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Seid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
Nice takedown defense from Richardson. No joy for Seid on that attempt.
Seid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Seid.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richardson punishes Seid's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Richardson catches Seid right on the button with a cross.

Richardson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richardson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Seid.
Seid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seid is not content to let Richardson control the position.
Richardson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is controlling the pace.
Seid trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seid shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
Gordy Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Seid misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gordy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seid.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Seid gets caught flat footed, as Richardson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Richardson stands up from Seid's guard - Richardson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Seid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seid gets caught flat footed, as Richardson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Seid keeps moving.

Seid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Seid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson postures up.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Seid is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seid pushes Richardson off and gets back to his feet.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Seid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Seid avoids it well.
Seid shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Seid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seid shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seid.
Seid blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seid shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
Seid shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richardson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Seid gets a takedown into half guard.
Seid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet.
Seid controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Seid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordy Richardson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Seid's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Seid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Richardson punishes Seid's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Richardson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1-2. Richardson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Seid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Richardson wants to land a leg kick but Seid is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seid has a takedown stuffed.
Gordy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Seid.
Seid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gordy Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Gordy Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.

Seid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Seid looking to control.
Seid keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.

Seid is looking for a triangle but Richardson pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Seid trying to keep a closed guard but Richardson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Seid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Richardson, right into the meat.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seid can do to turn this around?

Seid drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seid is controlling him.
Seid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seid preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seid trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seid is one step ahead there.
Seid wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Richardson coming out on top.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four 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.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Seid ducks down to avoid it.
Seid shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Seid shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Seid avoids nicely.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Seid avoids them all with ease.

Seid bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Seid is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richardson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Seid presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Richardson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Patrick Seid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Seid is working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Richardson!