PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gage James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamushek Selskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

James
vs
Selskiy

194 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamushek Selskiy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Selskiy scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Selskiy from controlling successfully.

Selskiy gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Selskiy counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Selskiy.

Selskiy breaks from the clinch.
Gage James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

James tries to sprawl but Selskiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Selskiy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Selskiy stops James from getting back to his feet.
Selskiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamushek Selskiy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Selskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Selskiy moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.

Selskiy moves into the clinch.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James tries for a takedown but Selskiy circles away easily

and Selskiy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is breathing heavily.
Selskiy is stalling in the full guard.
Selskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Selskiy content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selskiy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Selskiy content to control rather than advance.
Selskiy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Selskiy is working away from the top position though.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Selskiy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Selskiy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Selskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selskiy is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Selskiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Selskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Selskiy instigates a clinch.
Selskiy taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Selskiy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
James looking to stall.
Selskiy is working James over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Selskiy.
Selskiy digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Selskiy.

Selskiy gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Selskiy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selskiy is on top in guard.
Selskiy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selskiy distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Selskiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Selskiy scoring with some ground and pound.

Selskiy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Selskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selskiy is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Selskiy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Selskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but Selskiy passes into half guard.
Selskiy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Selskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Still in half guard, Selskiy seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Selskiy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selskiy content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamushek Selskiy was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Selskiy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Well, if Selskiy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Selskiy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown

and Selskiy counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James wants to control but Selskiy postures up.

Selskiy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Selskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James checks a low kick from Selskiy.

James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Selskiy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Selskiy lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Selskiy advances to half guard.

Selskiy decides to stand up.

Selskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Selskiy wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Selskiy in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kamushek Selskiy wasn't active enough on the ground.

Selskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Selskiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Selskiy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for James to stand up.

Selskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selskiy wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James keeping moving, preventing Selskiy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamushek Selskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Selskiy gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Selskiy decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Selskiy counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
Selskiy is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James strikes from the bottom but Selskiy takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Selskiy content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selskiy trying to control but James is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selskiy controlling the pace for now.

Selskiy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Selskiy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Selskiy takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Selskiy lands a decent elbow from side control.
James is trying to escape the position but Selskiy is controlling the position.
Selskiy wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kamushek Selskiy wasn't active enough on the ground.

Selskiy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Selskiy connects with a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kamushek Selskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kamushek Selskiy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Selskiy counters with a takedown into side control.
Selskiy taking a breather here.
Kamushek Selskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selskiy working the head and body with strikes.
Gage James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selskiy advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamushek Selskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Selskiy 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 George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamushek Selskiy!