PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Selleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Selleck's choice of entrance music: Hell's Bells. Dom Selleck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Starks
vs
Selleck

180 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
191 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Selleck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks throws a head kick that misses.
Selleck slaps away a takedown attempt from Starks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Selleck throws a nice looking combination but Starks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Selleck tests Starks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selleck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Starks. That one must have hurt.
Starks throws a head kick that misses.
Starks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selleck.
Selleck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starks throws out the jab.
Andy Starks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selleck works over Starks's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Andy Starks has been cut.
Selleck misses with a wild combination.
Selleck blocks a head kick by Starks.
Selleck blocks a jab.
Selleck throws a right hand that Starks ducks under and follows up with a left that Starks also avoids with ease.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selleck.
Starks pushes Selleck away with a front kick.
Starks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selleck misses the jab.
Starks shoots in for a takedown but Selleck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Selleck looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.
Starks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Selleck avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selleck looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.
Selleck blocks a head kick by Starks.
Selleck throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely.

Starks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Starks tries to pass to full mount but Selleck defends it.
Starks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Selleck trying to hold on to Starks's head to control him but Starks postures up.
Selleck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two 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.
Selleck is concentrating on defense, preventing Starks from advancing position.
Selleck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starks.
Starks trying to control the action but Selleck is working from the bottom.
Selleck wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Selleck misses with a few strikes there.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Selleck blocks a head kick by Starks.
Selleck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selleck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Selleck looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.
A jab from Starks misses.
Some wild striking there from Selleck.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
Starks lands with a slapping head kick.
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Selleck moves out of range easily.
Selleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Starks throws a head kick but Selleck moves out of range.
Selleck swinging wilding here.
Starks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Selleck swinging wilding here.
Selleck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Starks's head.
Selleck misses with a series of wild punches.
Selleck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Selleck connects with the punch.
Selleck missing with a left hand there. Starks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Selleck misses.
Starks lands a head kick!
Selleck with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks shoots in for a double leg but Selleck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dom Selleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selleck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Selleck misses with a two punch combination.
Selleck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Starks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selleck keeping full guard, as Starks tries to pass.
Starks thows a big elbow that misses.
Selleck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Selleck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selleck can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starks wants to control from the top but Selleck keeps moving.
Starks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Starks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Starks throws a head kick that misses.
Selleck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Selleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selleck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Selleck misses with a wild combination.
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Selleck moves out of range easily.
Selleck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selleck avoids the head kick by Starks.

Starks scores with a takedown into Selleck's guard.
Selleck wants to stand but Starks is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starks looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starks is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Starks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starks throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Selleck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Selleck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Starks missing with a left hand there. Selleck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starks walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Selleck misses.
Nice body punch from Selleck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks dodges the punch combination from Selleck.
Selleck throws a looping overhand right but Starks ducks down to avoid it.
Selleck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starks throws out the jab.
Starks misses the jab.
Selleck misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Selleck misses.
Starks misses with a head kick.
Selleck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Starks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Starks slams his shin into Selleck's torso.
Selleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Selleck.
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Selleck moves out of range easily.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selleck.

Starks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Selleck wriggles free and stands up.
Starks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks throws a head kick but Selleck moves out of range.
Starks tries to land a front kick but Selleck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Selleck 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.
Starks lands a head kick. Selleck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Selleck avoids the head kick by Starks.
Nice takedown defense from Selleck. No joy for Starks on that attempt.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
Starks misses with a head kick.
Selleck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Starks scores with a spinning back kick!
Andy Starks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Starks.
Starks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Selleck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Selleck blocks a head kick by Starks.
A head kick misses from Starks.
Starks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selleck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selleck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Starks slams his shin into Selleck's torso.
Selleck blocks a head kick by Starks.
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Selleck.
Dom Selleck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Selleck throws a right hand that Starks ducks under and follows up with a left that Starks also avoids with ease.
Starks lands a high kick!
Selleck loads up on a big right hand but Starks slips the punch.
Starks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Selleck misses with a hook.
Selleck blocks a jab.
Starks misses with a takedown attempt - Selleck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Selleck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Starks.
Starks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Selleck misses with a combination
and Starks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Selleck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dom Selleck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andy Starks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Selleck!
Starks clobbers Selleck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Starks throws a hook to the side of Selleck's head but Selleck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Selleck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Starks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Starks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selleck keeps working.

Starks is looking for a kimura but Selleck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starks to get the leverage.
Starks throwing shots but Selleck is blocking nicely.
Starks is looking to advance position but Selleck won't allow it.
Selleck wants to improve his position but Starks is controlling well.
Starks not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selleck is looking to escape.
Starks wants to free his trapped foot but Selleck is holding on for dear life with his legs.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Selleck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Selleck throws a right and a left that Starks avoids nicely.
Starks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selleck misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starks is defended easily by Selleck.
Starks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Selleck as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Selleck.
Selleck looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.

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.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
Selleck misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Selleck misses its intended target.
Starks looks to land a body kick but Selleck moved away.
Selleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Selleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starks manages to avoid it.
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Selleck moves out of range easily.
Selleck misses with a wild combination.
Selleck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starks counters with a head kick. That will keep Selleck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Starks throws a sloppy head kick and Selleck moves out of range easily.
Starks throws a head kick but Selleck moves out of range.
Selleck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Selleck.
A head kick from Starks lands but Selleck takes it in his stride.
Starks throws a leg kick but Selleck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Starks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starks throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Starks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selleck staying out of range there.
Selleck swinging wilding here.
Selleck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selleck throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
Selleck takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
Selleck scores with a jab to the body.
Selleck throws a right hand that Starks ducks under and follows up with a left that Starks also avoids with ease.
Selleck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Starks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Selleck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Starks throws a nice head kick!
Starks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selleck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Starks misses with a few strikes there.
Selleck stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Starks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selleck lands with a nice combination. Starks backs away looking to recover.
Selleck misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selleck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starks circles away quickly and effectively.
Starks is looking to land body kicks.

Starks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starks showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Selleck is looking to escape.
Selleck wants to control but Starks is keeping busy.
Starks throwing shots but Selleck is blocking nicely.
Starks works his way into full mount!
Starks lands a nice shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Starks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Starks!