PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Kravchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Selson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kravchenko
vs
Selson

186 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Knox Energy

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Kravchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Selson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Selson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kravchenko as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Selson.

Selson gets a double leg takedown into Kravchenko's guard.
Selson wants to control from the top but Kravchenko keeps moving.
Kravchenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Selson on the ground.
Kravchenko pulls Selson in close to prevent any damage.

Selson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kravchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Selson, into his guard.

Selson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kravchenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravchenko tries to stand but Selson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Selson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kravchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Selson wants to sweep here but Kravchenko controlling him for the moment.

Selson has his foot on Kravchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kravchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Selson trying to keep a closed guard but Kravchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at †AWAKENING† inform us that Selson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kravchenko wants to stand but Selson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kravchenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Selson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravchenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Selson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kravchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kravchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Selson's legs - danger averted.

Kravchenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Selson, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kravchenko throws a head kick that Selson semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Selson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kravchenko which made him look bad.
Dmitry Kravchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Selson.
Kravchenko scores with the left hand. Selson knows he should have avoided that one.
Selson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown by Selson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kravchenko which made him look bad.
Crunch! Kravchenko slams his shin into Selson's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Selson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kravchenko swivels and escapes.
Kravchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Kravchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kravchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Selson's shoulder, as Selson tries to avoid the shot.
Kravchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kravchenko stuffs the takedown.
Kravchenko throws a wild body kick that Selson sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Kravchenko as he connects with a hook.
Selson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kravchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Kravchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Selson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kravchenko defends it nicely.
Kravchenko missing with a left hand there. Selson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitry Kravchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravchenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kravchenko.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kravchenko as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Kravchenko.
Selson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kravchenko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Kravchenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Selson drops his hands momentarily and Kravchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Selson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kravchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kravchenko missing with a left hand there. Selson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kravchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kravchenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Kravchenko.
Selson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Selson's head.
Selson goes for a double leg but Kravchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kravchenko continues to drive forward.

Selson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kravchenko wants to stand but Selson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kravchenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kravchenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kravchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kravchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Selson is looking for a triangle but Kravchenko pushes his legs off easily.

Selson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kravchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Selson working for a triangle but Kravchenko defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selson controls Kravchenko momentarily but Kravchenko frees himself.
Kravchenko wanted to stand there but Selson had control of the position.
Selson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Selson looking for a guillotine here but Kravchenko defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravchenko wants to stand but Selson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Selson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kravchenko stacks Selson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kravchenko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connor Selson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravchenko wants to stand but Selson has his arm trapped.
Selson is looking to regain half guard here but Kravchenko keeps moving and retains side control.

Kravchenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Selson to his feet.
Selson shoots in and drives through. Kravchenko sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kravchenko swivels and escapes.
Dmitry Kravchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Selson.
Selson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kravchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Selson tries for a takedown but Kravchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Selson is breathing heavily.
Selson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravchenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Selson misses with a takedown attempt - Kravchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Kravchenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kravchenko scores with a one two! Selson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Selson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kravchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Selson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kravchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Selson looks for a takedown but Kravchenko sprawls well.
Selson moves forwards but Kravchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Kravchenko both land. Nice combination.
Selson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kravchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kravchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Selson.
Dmitry Kravchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Selson.
Kravchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Connor Selson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Selson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Selson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kravchenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Selson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kravchenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Selson's guard! Nice work there by Kravchenko!
Selson has a closed guard, preventing Kravchenko from standing up.

Selson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kravchenko defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Selson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Selson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kravchenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Selson is proving hard to escape from.

Selson looking for subs off his back but Kravchenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravchenko wants to stand up but Selson is controlling the position.

Kravchenko decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kravchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kravchenko!
Kravchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Selson in his tracks.
Selson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Selson shoots in for a takedown but Kravchenko shows good takedown defense.
Selson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kravchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Kravchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Dmitry Kravchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Selson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kravchenko avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko jabs at Selson's body.
Selson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kravchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Kravchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Selson on the side of the head.
Kravchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Kravchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Selson ducks under a wild hook from Kravchenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravchenko with a hook.
Kravchenko throws a lazy right hand but Selson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connor Selson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Kravchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Kravchenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Kravchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kravchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Kravchenko!