PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe's entrance music is Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Beddoe
vs
Seagram

174 cm
24
195 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

186 cm
24
189 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddoe.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram connects with a body shot that sends Beddoe's belly button to the back.
Beddoe moves out of range of the body kick from Seagram.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been hearing reports that Beddoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beddoe tests Seagram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seagram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beddoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Beddoe is out of range.
Beddoe misses with a looping right.
Seagram counters with a body kick.
Seagram throws the kick towards the body but Beddoe avoids it.
Seagram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddoe swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seagram.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram throws a shot to the body.
Seagram lands a jab to the head.
Seagram scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Beddoe.
Beddoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram takes one on the button.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram tries a quick counter leg kick but Beddoe is wise to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram thuds his shin into the meat of Beddoe's side.

Beddoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beddoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Beddoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Seagram is trying to get back to full guard.
Seagram controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Seagram is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Seagram defends the submission attempt.

Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seagram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.

Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seagram is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Seagram is refusing to be controlled, as Beddoe sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beddoe trying to advance position but Seagram counters by regaining guard.
Beddoe postures up in Seagram's guard and throws a big left but Seagram blocks it.
Beddoe prevents Seagram from getting back to his feet.

Beddoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seagram keeping full guard, as Beddoe tries to pass.
Seagram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Seagram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Beddoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beddoe scores with a nice strike.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Beddoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram 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.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Seagram shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot by Beddoe.
Seagram swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range.
Seagram blocks a jab.
Seagram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seagram blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe slips under a jab from Seagram.
A counter left hand to the body from Beddoe misses its target.
Seagram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beddoe catches Seagram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Beddoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice cross by Beddoe.
Seagram punishes Beddoe's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beddoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagram misses with a hook. Beddoe ducked under it nicely.
Beddoe slips under a jab from Seagram.
Beddoe misses the body punch
enabling Seagram to counter with a crisp jab.
Seagram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beddoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seagram.
Seagram thuds his right hand into Beddoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beddoe staying out of range there.
Danny Seagram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Seagram throws a leg kick

and Beddoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beddoe.

Seagram kicks Beddoe off and gets to his feet.
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!
Beddoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beddoe's head.
Seagram stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beddoe is defended easily by Seagram.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagram on the side of the head.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Beddoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beddoe.
Seagram works Beddoe's body with a nice hook.
Seagram misses with a low kick as Beddoe jumps back.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beddoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seagram circles away.
Seagram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beddoe throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Beddoe scores with a hook.
Seagram throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Seagram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seagram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beddoe's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe sizes up Seagram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beddoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagram.
Beddoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seagram lands a leg kick that knocks Beddoe off balance momentarily.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram throws out a leg kick but Beddoe moves out of range and Seagram only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe staying out of range there.
Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Seagram misses.
The fighters circling - Beddoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beddoe, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Beddoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seagram backs up against the cage.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Seagram counters with a body kick.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Beddoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seagram lands a jab.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seagram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddoe. That did some damage!
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddoe avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beddoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Beddoe is rocked!
Seagram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Seagram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Seagram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagram slips a jab from Beddoe.
Seagram scores with a push kick.
Beddoe avoids the body shot from Seagram.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Seagram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beddoe's head backwards.

Beddoe drives through with a takedown into guard.

Seagram is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beddoe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!

Beddoe manages to break the clinch.
Beddoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beddoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagram circles away quickly and effectively.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Seagram.

Seagram lands a big head kick that sends Beddoe tumbling to the mat! Seagram takes a step backwards and waves Beddoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Beddoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram dances in with a quick combination. Beddoe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Seagram snaps Beddoe's head back. Beddoe stumbles backwards against the cage. Seagram steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Beddoe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Beddoe just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Seagram!
After winning the bout, Danny Seagram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.