PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams
vs
Seleznyov

194 cm
30
213 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

193 cm
35
224 lbs
24 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Spartan Nutrition

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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seleznyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seleznyov throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Seleznyov moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Seleznyov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seleznyov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seleznyov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seleznyov wants to clinch
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Seleznyov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Seleznyov forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov scores with a shoulder strike.
Seleznyov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands a right hand.
Seleznyov working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Seleznyov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seleznyov trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seleznyov into the cage.
Come on Seleznyov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seleznyov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Seleznyov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Seleznyov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams trying to stall but Seleznyov improves his position.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seleznyov misses with a body kick.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Seleznyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seleznyov clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seleznyov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seleznyov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seleznyov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Seleznyov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is looking to counter punch.

Seleznyov closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seleznyov lands with a right to the head.
Seleznyov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Seleznyov - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Williams is rocked!
Seleznyov misses with a body punch.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Seleznyov.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Seleznyov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seleznyov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seleznyov blocking some punches.
Seleznyov pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seleznyov gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seleznyov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams tries a body shot but Seleznyov blocks it.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seleznyov slips a straight right by Williams.
Seleznyov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seleznyov lands a body shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Seleznyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seleznyov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams scores with a nice body kick.
Seleznyov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seleznyov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seleznyov defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Seleznyov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Seleznyov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Seleznyov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Seleznyov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams misses with a straight right.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov avoids the body shot from Williams.
A good leg kick by Seleznyov.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seleznyov swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Seleznyov moves out of range of the strikes.
Seleznyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with the left hand. Seleznyov knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniel Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seleznyov throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Seleznyov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seleznyov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!

Seleznyov has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Seleznyov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
A short left from Seleznyov.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seleznyov effectively controlling the action here.
Seleznyov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Seleznyov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seleznyov lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seleznyov misses with some punches.
Seleznyov blocks an uppercut.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Seleznyov controls his hands.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.

Seleznyov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Seleznyov saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Williams throws a series of punches but Seleznyov avoids them all with ease.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Seleznyov throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Seleznyov scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seleznyov throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Seleznyov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seleznyov cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seleznyov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Seleznyov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Seleznyov takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Seleznyov moved out of range nicely.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seleznyov looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Seleznyov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Seleznyov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Seleznyov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Seleznyov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with some punches.
Seleznyov swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seleznyov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Seleznyov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seleznyov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seleznyov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seleznyov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seleznyov fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Seleznyov slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Seleznyov blocks it.
Seleznyov cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Seleznyov cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Seleznyov finish him?
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Seleznyov throws an off balance right hand
and Seleznyov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Seleznyov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seleznyov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seleznyov slips under a jab.
Seleznyov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot
and Seleznyov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams is looking to slow Seleznyov down with leg kicks.
Roberto Seleznyov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Seleznyov.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seleznyov scores with a push kick.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seleznyov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seleznyov throws out the jab.
Seleznyov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seleznyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seleznyov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Seleznyov clinches with his opponent.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Seleznyov tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Seleznyov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seleznyov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Seleznyov's head but Seleznyov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Seleznyov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Seleznyov with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Daniel Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good body shot into Seleznyov's ribs.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seleznyov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Williams backs off Seleznyov throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
Seleznyov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seleznyov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Seleznyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seleznyov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Seleznyov!
Roberto Seleznyov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.