PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Seleznyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doolittle
vs
Seleznyov

194 cm
33
218 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

193 cm
33
222 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Seleznyov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Seleznyov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doolittle doesn't seem phased though.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
Doolittle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seleznyov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Doolittle misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Seleznyov there.
Doolittle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov throws a head kick but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doolittle throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
Seleznyov throws a chopping leg kick but Doolittle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seleznyov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seleznyov throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Doolittle misses its target.
Seleznyov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seleznyov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doolittle avoids the head kick by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Seleznyov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seleznyov scores with a nice right hand.
Seleznyov throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seleznyov.
Doolittle checks a leg kick nicely.
Doolittle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seleznyov throws a lazy head kick
and Doolittle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov blocks the body kick.
Seleznyov scores with a leg kick.
Doctor Doolittle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seleznyov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Seleznyov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seleznyov throws a poor cross that misses
and Doolittle counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doolittle missing with a left hand there. Seleznyov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seleznyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seleznyov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doolittle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doolittle.
Seleznyov throws a hook but Doolittle blocks it.
Doolittle delivers a nice body kick.
Seleznyov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Seleznyov misses with a leg kick.
Doolittle is looking to wear down Seleznyov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doolittle lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle lands with an uppercut that bounces Seleznyov off the cage and back into range.
Seleznyov throws an overhand right that lands on Doolittle's shoulder, as Doolittle tries to avoid the shot.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. Doolittle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Seleznyov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Doolittle sneaks out the side door and pushes Seleznyov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Seleznyov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doolittle takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Seleznyov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doolittle to the ground. Seleznyov is now in Doolittle's guard.
Doolittle wants to sweep but no luck.
Seleznyov advances to half guard.
Doolittle is trying to stand.
Seleznyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doolittle is looking to improve his position.
Seleznyov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doolittle won't allow Seleznyov to pass to mount.
Seleznyov keeps trying to improve his position.
Seleznyov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seleznyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle wants to get back to full guard.
Doolittle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seleznyov.
Doolittle trying to get back to full guard but Seleznyov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolittle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doolittle is trying desperately to improve position.
Seleznyov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doolittle's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doolittle tries to reverse the position but Seleznyov maintains control.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Seleznyov throws a leg kick but Doolittle checks it.
As Seleznyov looks to move away, Doolittle throws a big counter combo but Seleznyov just gets out of the way.
Seleznyov dips to his left and cracks Doolittle with an uppercut!
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.
Doolittle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seleznyov.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Seleznyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doolittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Doolittle sneaks out the side door and pushes Seleznyov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Seleznyov misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle slips under a jab from Seleznyov.
Nice defenses there by Doolittle.
Doolittle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seleznyov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seleznyov with a nice cross.
Seleznyov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seleznyov throws a body kick that misses.
Seleznyov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doolittle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seleznyov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
Seleznyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seleznyov lands a head shot.
Seleznyov stuns Doolittle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Seleznyov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seleznyov staying out of range there.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolittle moves away.
Doolittle pushes Seleznyov away with a front kick.
Seleznyov is breathing heavily.
Seleznyov defending well as Doolittle loads up on a big left hand.
Seleznyov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov shoots in for a double leg but Doolittle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seleznyov throws a one two combo.
Doolittle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seleznyov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seleznyov throws a push kick but Doolittle slaps the foot to one side.
Doolittle half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seleznyov tries to land a front kick but Doolittle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seleznyov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doolittle avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seleznyov misses the body punch
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick.
Doolittle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Seleznyov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seleznyov misses the jab.
Doolittle throws a big counter combination but Seleznyov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Seleznyov throws a lazy right hand but Doolittle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doolittle checks a leg kick.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seleznyov lands with a nice body punch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Doolittle enables Seleznyov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doolittle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doolittle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doolittle wants to stand up but Seleznyov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seleznyov throwing strikes from guard but Doolittle blocks nicely.
Seleznyov looking to pass the guard.
Seleznyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doolittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seleznyov won't allow Doolittle to get back to his feet.
Seleznyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seleznyov 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Seleznyov clinches up with Doolittle and pushes him back against the cage.

Seleznyov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doolittle blocks the body kick.
Doolittle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seleznyov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doolittle throws a jab but it's blocked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a right hand to the body.
Seleznyov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seleznyov tries to score with a low kick but Doolittle moves his leg out of the way.
Seleznyov dives in and grabs Doolittle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doolittle pushes down on Seleznyov's head and hops out.
Doolittle is looking to counter punch.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Seleznyov.
Seleznyov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Seleznyov.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Seleznyov connects with a right hand. Doolittle shakes it off.
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!

Doolittle avoids the body shot from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seleznyov throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doolittle misses with a straight left.
Doolittle throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
Seleznyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seleznyov avoids it.
Doolittle stuffs the takedown attempt from Seleznyov. Seleznyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Doolittle is looking to land body kicks.
Seleznyov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doolittle.
Seleznyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Doolittle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seleznyov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seleznyov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Seleznyov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doolittle motions for Seleznyov to come forward. Doolittle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov throws a front kick that sends Doolittle stumbling back into the cage.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seleznyov scores with a shot to the body.
Doolittle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seleznyov swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Seleznyov shoots in but no luck this time.
Seleznyov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doolittle swings for the body but Seleznyov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seleznyov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doolittle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seleznyov loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
Doolittle throwing a counter right hand but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
Seleznyov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seleznyov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Seleznyov.
Seleznyov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doolittle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Seleznyov misses.
Seleznyov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seleznyov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doolittle.

That has opened up Roberto Seleznyov's cut even more.
Seleznyov tried to score with a low kick but Doolittle checks it.
Doolittle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seleznyov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seleznyov checks a leg kick.
Doolittle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seleznyov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seleznyov.
Doolittle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seleznyov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seleznyov.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seleznyov scores with a one two! Doolittle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seleznyov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Seleznyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doolittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Doolittle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Doolittle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doolittle is looking to stand back up but Seleznyov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Doolittle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Doolittle is trying to maintain the position but Seleznyov is very close to passing his half guard.
Doolittle is refusing to be controlled, as Seleznyov sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doolittle pulls Seleznyov in to control the position.
Seleznyov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Seleznyov being controlled here momentarily.
Seleznyov looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doctor Doolittle.
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 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Seleznyov!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Seleznyov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.