PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hypnotize- Biggie smalls. Monkey has chosen Epic - Faith No More as his entrance music. Quiet Monkey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Seyedi
vs
Monkey

181 cm
37
195 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

199 cm
36
199 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quiet Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Monkey defending well as Seyedi loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Seyedi lands a head shot.
Seyedi slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Seyedi knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey shoots for a takedown but Seyedi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seyedi backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Seyedi connects with a body shot.
Seyedi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyedi catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey has his takedown stuffed
enabling Seyedi to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Seyedi tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seyedi throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Ali Seyedi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Seyedi counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Seyedi moves away and avoids it.
Monkey tries for a takedown but Seyedi circles away easily
and Seyedi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali Seyedi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.
Seyedi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seyedi throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Monkey rushes Seyedi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
A short right from Seyedi on the inside.
Seyedi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seyedi has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seyedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi misses with the head strike.
Seyedi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Seyedi pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seyedi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Monkey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monkey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Seyedi.
Nice body punch from Seyedi - that landed with a thud.
Monkey wants to break free but Seyedi has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Seyedi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seyedi.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seyedi tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Seyedi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Seyedi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seyedi's elbow.
Seyedi prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Seyedi blocks an uppercut.
Seyedi misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seyedi lands a body punch.
Seyedi misses with some punches.
Seyedi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey is trying to drag Seyedi to the mat but Seyedi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Seyedi on the inside.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seyedi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Seyedi throws a head punch that misses.
Seyedi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Seyedi dominated that round.
That's time! Seyedi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Monkey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seyedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a hook but Seyedi avoids it easily.
Seyedi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Seyedi tries to sprawl but Monkey drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Seyedi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Monkey keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seyedi lands with a short shot to the head.
Seyedi throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Monkey has hold of one of Seyedi's legs. Seyedi is fighting the takedown attempt but Monkey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Monkey forces his way into half guard.
Monkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seyedi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
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.
Seyedi is looking to improve his position.
Seyedi trying to control from the bottom.
Monkey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.

Monkey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monkey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seyedi to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Seyedi keeps moving.
Monkey looking to pass the guard.
Monkey trying to control but Seyedi is working from the bottom.
Seyedi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Seyedi.
Seyedi keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully.
Monkey throwing strikes from guard but Seyedi blocks nicely.
Monkey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seyedi is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey postures up in Seyedi's guard and throws a big left but Seyedi blocks it.

Monkey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seyedi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monkey has Seyedi in his guard.

Quiet Monkey has got the better of the ground game so far.

Monkey working for a triangle but Seyedi defends it easily.

Seyedi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seyedi has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted.

Monkey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seyedi has picked Monkey up and slammed him! Monkey can't keep hold of the triangle and Seyedi manages to pass to side control!
Monkey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Monkey is pressing down on Seyedi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seyedi is holding on for now.
Seyedi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Monkey is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi trying to control here.
Monkey slows the pace down in half guard.
Monkey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seyedi is doing well to control the position and prevent Monkey from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quiet Monkey 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Seyedi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seyedi momentarily.

Monkey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Seyedi trying to control but Monkey postures up.
Seyedi tries to roll over but Monkey keeps him under control.

Monkey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monkey trying to control from half guard but Seyedi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monkey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi is looking to improve his position.

Monkey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Seyedi as he works his way to full guard.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Seyedi keeps moving.
Monkey passes Seyedi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Seyedi is defending against the submission attempts here by Monkey.
Seyedi trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monkey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seyedi's head.

Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.
Monkey wants to pass to mount but Seyedi is defending the position.
Seyedi is trying to maintain the position but Monkey is very close to passing his half guard.
Monkey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monkey avoids the attempt from Seyedi to control.

Monkey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Seyedi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Seyedi!

Monkey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seyedi has passed into half guard!
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Seyedi has control of the leg.

Monkey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to get back to full guard.

Seyedi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monkey is staying active underneath Seyedi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monkey is looking to improve his position.
Monkey manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quiet Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monkey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quiet Monkey!
After winning the bout, Quiet Monkey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.