PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

BenderIsGreat
vs
Seamon

173 cm
23
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Seamon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seamon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

BenderIsGreat rushes Seamon and presses him up against the cage.
Seamon tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seamon is trying to force a seperation but BenderIsGreat has the dominant position.
Seamon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seamon is trying to break free.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Seamon blocks it.

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

BenderIsGreat has managed to clinch.

BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BenderIsGreat throws a big shot that misses.
BenderIsGreat lands a glancing blow to the side of Seamon's head.
No luck for Seamon with that takedown attempt.

BenderIsGreat has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat lands with a right to the head.

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.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Seamon.

BenderIsGreat darts in and clinches Seamon up against the cage.
A hook to the body from BenderIsGreat.
Seamon working hard to break the clinch.

Seamon manages to break the clinch.
Seamon slips under a jab from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seamon closes this distance looking for a takedown but BenderIsGreat circles away.
BenderIsGreat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Seamon shoots in and bounces BenderIsGreat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seamon looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
BenderIsGreat controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat wants to stand but Seamon is controlling the position.
Seamon preventing the sweep.
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to his feet but Seamon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BenderIsGreat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seamon!
BenderIsGreat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seamon is looking to improve his position but BenderIsGreat isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat controlling from the full mount.
BenderIsGreat tries to control but Seamon wriggling away.
BenderIsGreat wants to control but Seamon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to his feet.
BenderIsGreat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seamon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat tries to control but Seamon wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seamon tries to hold on but BenderIsGreat pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BenderIsGreat scores with a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
BenderIsGreat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat keeps control of Seamon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BenderIsGreat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BenderIsGreat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seamon looking to throw knees to the head but BenderIsGreat is blocking nicely.
BenderIsGreat slowing the pace effectively.
BenderIsGreat tries to throw a body punch but Seamon avoids it by throwing BenderIsGreat back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat lands a right hand.
BenderIsGreat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seamon backwards.
BenderIsGreat missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon jumps guard but BenderIsGreat stands there with Seamon around his waist. Seamon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seamon drops down looking for an ankle pick but BenderIsGreat pulls his leg out and moves away.
BenderIsGreat misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from BenderIsGreat as Seamon shoots in.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Seamon.
Seamon shoots in for a takedown but BenderIsGreat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for BenderIsGreat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris Seamon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

BenderIsGreat pushes Seamon up against the cage in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat lands a nice shot to the body.
Seamon is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from BenderIsGreat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BenderIsGreat is stalling here.

BenderIsGreat breaks from the clinch.
BenderIsGreat swats away the attempt to clinch by Seamon.

BenderIsGreat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
BenderIsGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seamon avoids it.
BenderIsGreat slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seamon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BenderIsGreat avoids it really well and circles away.
BenderIsGreat leaves Seamon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BenderIsGreat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BenderIsGreat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by BenderIsGreat.

It looks like Chris Seamon has been cut.
BenderIsGreat thumps Seamon with a low kick.
A nice combination there by BenderIsGreat.

Seamon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seamon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BenderIsGreat defends it nicely.

BenderIsGreat moves into range and clinches up with Seamon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from BenderIsGreat as the two fighters clinch.
BenderIsGreat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seamon tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Seamon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

BenderIsGreat lands with a right hand.
Seamon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seamon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BenderIsGreat defends it nicely.

BenderIsGreat clinches.
Seamon has BenderIsGreat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BenderIsGreat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
BenderIsGreat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BenderIsGreat throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seamon decides to pull guard.
BenderIsGreat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seamon working a defensive guard here.
BenderIsGreat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seamon can do to turn this around?
BenderIsGreat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seamon's guard.
BenderIsGreat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chris Seamon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Seamon shoots for a takedown but BenderIsGreat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Seamon.
Seamon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

BenderIsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
BenderIsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BenderIsGreat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seamon.
BenderIsGreat stalling against the cage.

BenderIsGreat breaks from the clinch.

BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage.

BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

BenderIsGreat drives through and clinches with Seamon against the cage.
Seamon blocks an elbow strike.

BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BenderIsGreat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BenderIsGreat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seamon.
Seamon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Seamon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seamon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BenderIsGreat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

BenderIsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
Seamon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BenderIsGreat has Seamon pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat lands an uppercut.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, BenderIsGreat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seamon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

BenderIsGreat darts in and clinches Seamon up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BenderIsGreat.
Seamon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from BenderIsGreat as the two fighters clinch.
Seamon missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BenderIsGreat 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

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