PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Macfannywinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Macfannywinkle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Arsic
vs
Macfannywinkle

167 cm
20
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Arsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Macfannywinkle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macfannywinkle moves into the clinch.
Arsic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macfannywinkle tries to pull guard but Arsic holds him up against the cage and eventually Macfannywinkle drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that Arsic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Arsic gets through Macfannywinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arsic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macfannywinkle backwards.
Macfannywinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arsic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arsic.
Arsic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arsic pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arsic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macfannywinkle's brow.
Macfannywinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arsic walks away with a smile on his face. Macfannywinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Macfannywinkle.

Macfannywinkle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arsic, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Arsic.
Arsic prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Arsic.
Arsic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macfannywinkle backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic has a couple of punches blocked by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle can't get the takedown.
A short right from Arsic on the inside.
Macfannywinkle tries to circle away but Arsic has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arsic.
A head punch on the inside from Arsic fails to land.
Macfannywinkle blocking some punches.
Arsic throws a punch but it's blocked by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle fails to pull guard.
Macfannywinkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arsic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Macfannywinkle has Arsic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Macfannywinkle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arsic tumbling to the mat - Macfannywinkle dives into Arsic's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Macfannywinkle wants to pass the guard but Arsic is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle throwing strikes from guard but Arsic blocks nicely.
Arsic wants to stand but Macfannywinkle is controlling the position.
Macfannywinkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arsic is pulling down on Macfannywinkle's head to control his posture.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Albert Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle moves out of range as Arsic strikes.
Macfannywinkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arsic's waist but Arsic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macfannywinkle off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle fails with the takedown

and Arsic counters with a single leg into guard. Macfannywinkle didn't expect that.
Arsic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macfannywinkle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macfannywinkle wants to stand but Arsic is controlling the position.
Arsic lands a couple of elbows.
Macfannywinkle controls Arsic momentarily but Arsic frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arsic content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arsic misses with a right hand

and Macfannywinkle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arsic!
Arsic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Macfannywinkle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Macfannywinkle is pressing down on Arsic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arsic is holding on for now.
Macfannywinkle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macfannywinkle wants to free his trapped foot but Arsic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafal Arsic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Arsic stuffs the takedown attempt from Macfannywinkle. Macfannywinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Macfannywinkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macfannywinkle staying out of range there.
Macfannywinkle shoots for a takedown but Arsic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arsic misses with an uppercut. Macfannywinkle saw that one coming.
Arsic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arsic wants it to stay on the feet.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Macfannywinkle.
Arsic misses with a straight left.
Macfannywinkle shoots and misses
and Arsic counters with a nice uppercut.

Macfannywinkle takes the fight into the clinch.
Arsic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arsic.
Macfannywinkle is trying to push Arsic away but Arsic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Arsic.
Arsic scores with a shoulder strike.

Arsic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arsic is controlling the pace.
Arsic is trying to control. Macfannywinkle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arsic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arsic wants to free his trapped foot but Macfannywinkle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arsic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafal Arsic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arsic throws a body punch but Macfannywinkle moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Macfannywinkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arsic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arsic slowing the pace effectively.
Arsic swings wildly with an uppercut but Macfannywinkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Arsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arsic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Arsic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Macfannywinkle regains guard immediately.
Arsic prevents Macfannywinkle from getting back to his feet.
Macfannywinkle is trying to control the position but Arsic postures up.

Macfannywinkle working for a triangle but Arsic defends it easily.
Macfannywinkle trying to keep a closed guard but Arsic is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arsic is now in half guard.
Arsic trying to pass the guard but Macfannywinkle defending well.
Arsic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arsic controlling from the full mount.
Macfannywinkle is squirming around, avoiding Arsic's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle really wants to buck Arsic off and get back to his feet.
Arsic controlling the position easily from mount.
Arsic looking to control but Macfannywinkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafal Arsic.
Macfannywinkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Arsic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Macfannywinkle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arsic throws a poor cross that misses
and Macfannywinkle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arsic throws an off balance right hand

and Macfannywinkle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arsic's guard.
Rafal Arsic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Macfannywinkle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arsic, up you get!
Rafal Arsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macfannywinkle fails with the takedown.

Macfannywinkle forces Arsic back against the cage and clinches.
Macfannywinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arsic walks away with a smile on his face. Macfannywinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arsic stuffs the takedown.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Macfannywinkle.
Arsic misses with an uppercut
and Macfannywinkle counters with a good low kick that Arsic was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle goes for a double leg but Arsic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arsic continues to drive forward.
Macfannywinkle is looking for a takedown.
Macfannywinkle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arsic lands an elbow just above Macfannywinkle 's eye.

Arsic has picked Macfannywinkle up - he's going for a ride! Arsic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Arsic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arsic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Macfannywinkle reverses the position - he's now on top in Arsic's guard.
Macfannywinkle is fighting to break Arsic's control of his arms but Arsic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafal Arsic wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Macfannywinkle gets a clinch.
Rafal Arsic has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Arsic has clasped his hands together around Macfannywinkle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arsic is looking to take a break and control but Macfannywinkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macfannywinkle is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic wants to control but Macfannywinkle is keeping him busy.
Arsic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Albert Macfannywinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafal Arsic just wasn't active enough.
Macfannywinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arsic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macfannywinkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arsic pinned against the cage. Arsic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arsic throws a looping overhand right but Macfannywinkle ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arsic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Arsic misses.
Macfannywinkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Arsic counter with a right hand.
Arsic moves out of range as Macfannywinkle throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Macfannywinkle. Those never looked like landing.
Macfannywinkle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arsic lands a nice shot that snaps Macfannywinkle's head back.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Arsic. That snapped Macfannywinkle's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macfannywinkle slips a jab from Arsic.
Macfannywinkle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arsic backs up against the cage.
Macfannywinkle ducks under a wild hook from Arsic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Arsic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arsic 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Arsic!
Rafal Arsic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.