PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Seleznyov
vs
Cave

193 cm
33
222 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

184 cm
36
190 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov blocks a head kick by Cave.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cave throws a leg kick which misses Seleznyov's front leg but catches the back leg as Seleznyov tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cave. That's going to slow Seleznyov down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a body shot but no joy.
Seleznyov lands a really nice looking cross but Cave seems unphased.
Seleznyov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cave was well out of range. Poor timing from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cave.
Cave throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that misses

and Cave counters by clinching up.
Cave looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seleznyov lands a left hand.
Seleznyov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seleznyov slows down the pace here.
Seleznyov prevents a body shot from Cave.
Cave tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seleznyov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cave up against the cage.
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Cave with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov scores with a shot to the side of Cave's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seleznyov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seleznyov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cave tries to work over Seleznyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seleznyov lands with a right to the head.
Cave cracks Seleznyov with a nice body shot.
Seleznyov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seleznyov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seleznyov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Seleznyov.
Cave lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Seleznyov.
Cave looks winded!

Seleznyov breaks from the clinch.
Cave checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cave takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seleznyov - that will leave a mark!
Seleznyov fakes the leg kick and cracks Cave in the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seleznyov. Cave shrugs it off though.
Seleznyov works Cave's body with a nice hook.
Seleznyov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seleznyov scores with a nice right hand.
Seleznyov with a hook.
Seleznyov tests Cave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov scores with a sloppy right hand. Cave should have avoided that one.
Seleznyov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cave.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov lands a nice shot that snaps Cave's head back.
Seleznyov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov scoring well with a low kick there.
Cave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seleznyov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seleznyov cracks the inside of Cave's front leg.
Cave staying out of range there.
Seleznyov misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seleznyov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cave has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cave and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seleznyov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cave counters with a one-two to the body.
Seleznyov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cave is out of range.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Seleznyov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cave stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Seleznyov misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Seleznyov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seleznyov.
Seleznyov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cave is out of range and Seleznyov settles back down.
Cave walks into a jab.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cave checks it well.
Cave takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
Seleznyov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cave throws a leg kick that misses.
Cave lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seleznyov's sensitive parts.
Seleznyov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seleznyov checks a low kick from Cave.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick but Cave sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seleznyov.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cave checks a leg kick nicely.
Seleznyov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seleznyov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seleznyov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cave's calf.
Seleznyov moves out of range of the body kick from Cave.
Cave has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Seleznyov scores with a jab to the head.
Seleznyov misses with a kick to the body.
Cave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seleznyov throws a low kick, looking for Cave's leg but Cave calmly moves out of range.
Cave takes a swing at Seleznyov's ribcage but misses.
Seleznyov wants to slow Cave down by chopping away at his legs.
Seleznyov is looking to land body kicks.
Seleznyov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Cave.
Seleznyov misses with a two punch combination.
Cave cracks a nice hook into Seleznyov's ribs.
The fighters circling - Cave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seleznyov is looking to counter punch.
Cave looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seleznyov feints and then cracks Cave's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cave down.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov works the jab nicely.
Seleznyov lands a leg kick that knocks Cave off balance momentarily.
Cave checks the leg kick.
Seleznyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cave.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov wants to slow Cave down by chopping away at his legs.
Seleznyov throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cave fails to land with a series of punches.
Seleznyov tries to land a front kick but Cave steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nick Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cave connects with an inside leg kick.
Cave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seleznyov throws out the jab.
Cave throws a right and a left that Seleznyov avoids nicely.
Seleznyov misses with a series of wild punches.
Seleznyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cave raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick but Cave moved away.
Roberto Seleznyov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cave tries to land a front kick but Seleznyov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seleznyov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seleznyov.
Cave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cave tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cave tries to clinch but Seleznyov is having none of it.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seleznyov is looking to slow Cave down with leg kicks.
Seleznyov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cave in his tracks.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seleznyov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seleznyov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov connects with a solid leg kick.
Cave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seleznyov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seleznyov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cave is out of range and Seleznyov settles back down.
Seleznyov throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave feints and then cracks Seleznyov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seleznyov down.
Seleznyov lands a front kick.
Cave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cave feints and then cracks Seleznyov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seleznyov down.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that misses.
Seleznyov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cave.
Seleznyov throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
Seleznyov tests Cave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seleznyov misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cave moves out of range as Seleznyov strikes.
Cave takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cave throws a front kick aimed at Seleznyov's knee but Seleznyov avoids it well.
Cave pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seleznyov is out of range and Cave settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Seleznyov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seleznyov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cave has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cave.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cave walks into a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cave lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Seleznyov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seleznyov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seleznyov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cave's head.
Cave drops his hands momentarily and Seleznyov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cave drops his hands momentarily and Seleznyov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seleznyov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cave has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seleznyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cave doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick which misses Cave's front leg but catches the back leg as Cave tries to avoid it.
Seleznyov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cave feints a counter leg kick.
Seleznyov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cave defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Seleznyov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seleznyov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cave.
Seleznyov misses with a straight left.
Seleznyov blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Seleznyov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Seleznyov throws a leg kick but Cave sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a head kick that Cave semi-blocks.
Cave tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cave chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seleznyov can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Cave checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cave lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cave pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seleznyov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Seleznyov.
A leg kick checked by Cave.
Seleznyov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Cave fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seleznyov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cave, which made it look bad.
Cave thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seleznyov if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cave moves out of range of the body kick.
Seleznyov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cave misses with a low kick.
Cave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick there by Seleznyov.
Cave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seleznyov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seleznyov throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Seleznyov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cave's head.
Seleznyov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cave takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cave lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seleznyov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cave throws a hook to the side of Seleznyov's head but Seleznyov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberto Seleznyov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov blocks a low kick nicely.
Seleznyov checks a low kick from Cave.
Seleznyov checks a low kick from Cave.
Seleznyov connects with an inside leg kick.
Seleznyov cracks the inside of Cave's front leg.
Cave attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Seleznyov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Seleznyov.
Cave throws a series of punches but Seleznyov moves out of range.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cave takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov misses the shot to the body.
Seleznyov moves out of range of the leg kick from Cave.
Cave throws a leg kick but Seleznyov checks it.
Seleznyov throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cave 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seleznyov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cave sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seleznyov 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.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seleznyov misses with a straight right.
Cave moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cave misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cave misses with a wild combination.
Seleznyov cracks a nice hook into Cave's ribs.
Seleznyov throws a series of punches but Cave moves out of range.
Seleznyov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Seleznyov dives in and scores a takedown into Cave's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave being controlled here, momentarily.
Cave really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seleznyov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cave is retaining full guard.
Seleznyov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seleznyov passes into half guard.
Cave missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Seleznyov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seleznyov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Seleznyov!
Roberto Seleznyov very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.