PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Seamon
vs
BenderIsGreat

180 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Seamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seamon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BenderIsGreat tries to avoid it but Seamon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BenderIsGreat to the ground. BenderIsGreat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seamon fails to land the takedown.

BenderIsGreat clinches up with Seamon and pushes him back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seamon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seamon is trying to pull guard but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BenderIsGreat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seamon backwards.
Seamon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
BenderIsGreat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
BenderIsGreat stalls.
BenderIsGreat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Seamon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
BenderIsGreat misses with a knee to the head.

Seamon breaks from the clinch.
Seamon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BenderIsGreat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seamon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BenderIsGreat tries to avoid it but Seamon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BenderIsGreat to the ground. BenderIsGreat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BenderIsGreat avoids the head kick by Seamon.

BenderIsGreat has closed the distance and engaged Seamon in a clinch.
Seamon letting BenderIsGreat take a breather here.
BenderIsGreat lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seamon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BenderIsGreat looks to land a left hand but Seamon moved out of range nicely.
Seamon shoots in for a double leg but BenderIsGreat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BenderIsGreat leaves Seamon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seamon is breathing heavily.
A jab from BenderIsGreat does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon up against the cage in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Seamon controls his hands.

BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seamon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

BenderIsGreat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
BenderIsGreat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seamon's elbow.
BenderIsGreat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on BenderIsGreat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seamon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but BenderIsGreat regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
BenderIsGreat is looking to stand up but Seamon isn't so interested in that idea.
Seamon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
BenderIsGreat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to his feet but Seamon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BenderIsGreat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from BenderIsGreat. No joy for Seamon on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seamon shoots for a takedown but BenderIsGreat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

BenderIsGreat darts in and clinches Seamon up against the cage.
BenderIsGreat slowing the pace effectively.
BenderIsGreat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A hook to the body from BenderIsGreat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seamon is trying to push BenderIsGreat away but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seamon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and BenderIsGreat avoids it.
Seamon tries to break free but BenderIsGreat pushes him back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

BenderIsGreat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seamon looks to land a body kick but BenderIsGreat moved away.
BenderIsGreat misses with a double jab.
Chris Seamon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Seamon pushes BenderIsGreat up against the cage in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seamon.
BenderIsGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seamon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seamon is trying to push BenderIsGreat away but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seamon leaning against his opponent.
Seamon is looking to break free of the clinch but BenderIsGreat has double underhooks.
BenderIsGreat wants to stall.
BenderIsGreat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BenderIsGreat prevents Seamon from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BenderIsGreat has Seamon pressed against the cage.

BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.

BenderIsGreat forces Seamon back against the cage and clinches.
Seamon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BenderIsGreat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Seamon looks for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sprawls well.
Seamon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seamon tries for a takedown but BenderIsGreat circles away easily
and BenderIsGreat counters with a low kick, right behind Seamon 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BenderIsGreat scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for BenderIsGreat.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BenderIsGreat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seamon.

BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
BenderIsGreat is pressed up against the cage. Seamon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BenderIsGreat down to the mat. BenderIsGreat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
BenderIsGreat misses with a few strikes there.

BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon up against the cage in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seamon up against the cage.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BenderIsGreat instigates a clinch.
Seamon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BenderIsGreat walks away with a smile on his face. Seamon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BenderIsGreat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage.

BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

BenderIsGreat instigates a clinch.
BenderIsGreat misses with a punch to the body.
Seamon is looking to break free of the clinch but BenderIsGreat has double underhooks.

BenderIsGreat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seamon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BenderIsGreat avoids it really well and circles away.
Seamon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BenderIsGreat as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BenderIsGreat connects with a looping right hand.

Seamon gets tackled into the cage by BenderIsGreat. BenderIsGreat maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Seamon controls his hands.
BenderIsGreat stalls.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

BenderIsGreat clinches up with Seamon and pushes him back against the cage.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

BenderIsGreat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

BenderIsGreat clinches.
BenderIsGreat lands a body punch.
BenderIsGreat tries to throw a body punch but Seamon avoids it by throwing BenderIsGreat back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seamon blocks it with crossed arms.
BenderIsGreat stalling.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BenderIsGreat prevents the takedown attempt.
Seamon is trying to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seamon up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seamon shoots for a double leg takedown but BenderIsGreat sprawls well. He's pushed Seamon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

BenderIsGreat darts in and clinches Seamon up against the cage.
BenderIsGreat holding his opponent close, against the cage.

BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

BenderIsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

BenderIsGreat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seamon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

BenderIsGreat clinches up with Seamon and pushes him back against the cage.
Chris Seamon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BenderIsGreat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seamon backwards.
Seamon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables BenderIsGreat to keep the fight standing.
BenderIsGreat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seamon backwards.
BenderIsGreat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
BenderIsGreat lands a right hand.
Seamon avoiding damage as BenderIsGreat throws knees to the body.

BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Seamon's front leg but catches the back leg as Seamon tries to avoid it.
BenderIsGreat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seamon dodges the punch combination from BenderIsGreat.

Seamon tries to keep at a distance but BenderIsGreat has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seamon letting BenderIsGreat take a breather here.
Seamon wants to break the clinch but can't.
BenderIsGreat can't find room to land a body shot as Seamon controls the action.
BenderIsGreat lands a body shot.
BenderIsGreat tries to throw a body punch but Seamon avoids it by throwing BenderIsGreat back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seamon goes for a takedown attempt but BenderIsGreat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seamon walks into a straight right hand from BenderIsGreat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat connects with a leg kick. Seamon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BenderIsGreat's corner calls for a 1-2. BenderIsGreat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from BenderIsGreat.

BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BenderIsGreat throws an elbow but it misses.
BenderIsGreat scores with a hook to the body.
Seamon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Seamon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

BenderIsGreat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seamon looks for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sprawls well.
A nice combination there by BenderIsGreat.

And that's the end of the fight!
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BenderIsGreat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!