PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Copnola Selis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copnola Selis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Craddock
vs
Selis

188 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Craddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Copnola Selis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selis shoots in but Craddock avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Selis gets a clinch.
Selis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selis misses with a takedown attempt - Craddock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craddock throws a body punch but Selis moves out of range.
Selis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Craddock clinches up against the cage.
Selis avoiding damage as Craddock throws knees to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Selis.
Billy Craddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Copnola Selis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selis has Craddock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Craddock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Craddock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Selis won't want to take too many of those.
Craddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Selis avoids it.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
Selis is trying to force a seperation but Craddock has the dominant position.
Selis wants to take the fight to the mat but Craddock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craddock stalls.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craddock obliges.
Selis can't break the clinch.
Selis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craddock fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Craddock has taken the fight to the clinch.

Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Selis instigates a clinch.

Craddock breaks from the clinch.

Craddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selis, pushing him back against the cage.
Craddock wants a takedown.
Craddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Selis is defending well for now.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Selis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craddock scores a nice knee to the body.
Selis looks winded!
Selis stops a takedown attempt from Craddock.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Selis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craddock just stands there and leans against the cage.

Craddock breaks the clinch.

Craddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selis, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Selis avoids the elbow strike from Craddock, against the cage.
Craddock blocks a body shot from Selis.

Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Craddock forces Selis back against the cage and clinches.
Craddock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Copnola Selis has been cut.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Selis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craddock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Craddock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Copnola Selis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Craddock moves into range and clinches up with Selis.
Craddock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craddock as Selis tries to tie him up.
Selis tries to pull guard but Craddock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Selis won't want to take too many of those.
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock misses with an elbow over the top.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Selis's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.

Craddock decides to pull guard.
Craddock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Selis is controlling him.
Selis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craddock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Craddock pushes Selis off and scrambles back to his feet.

Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selis dodges an elbow strike from Craddock.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Craddock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Craddock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Craddock wants to sweep here but Selis controlling him for the moment.
Craddock is looking to stand up but Selis isn't so interested in that idea.
Selis wants to stand but Craddock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock is looking to stand back up but Selis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Craddock.
Selis is trying to control the action in half guard but Craddock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Craddock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Craddock pushes Selis off looking to stand but Selis dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Selis defending well as Craddock loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Craddock moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock missing with knees to the body.
Craddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Selis avoids it.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Selis is trying to break the clinch but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
Billy Craddock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craddock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craddock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Selis's defenses.
Craddock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selis can do to turn this around?
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Craddock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Copnola Selis'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Selis tries to keep at a distance but Craddock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Selis is defending well for now.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
Selis is trying to break the clinch but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.

Craddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
Selis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craddock throws a head punch that misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Craddock gets a clinch.
Selis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Craddock to keep the fight standing.
Selis prevents the takedown attempt.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selis's elbow.
Craddock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Selis's ribcage.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craddock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craddock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Selis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Craddock breaks the clinch.

Selis gets tackled into the cage by Craddock. Craddock maintains the clinch.
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Craddock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Selis is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock trying to control but Selis is working from the bottom.
Craddock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craddock wanted to stand there but Selis had control of the position.

Selis working for a triangle but Craddock defends it easily.
Craddock wants to stand but Selis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Billy Craddock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy Craddock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craddock preventing the sweep.
Selis trying to keep a closed guard but Craddock is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Craddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craddock 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Craddock!