PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafal Arsic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Arsic
vs
Klay

167 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draco Klay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arsic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klay throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Arsic as he connects with a hook.
Klay throws a right hand that misses
and Arsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arsic tries to avoid it but Klay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arsic to the ground. Arsic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klay moves out of range of the strikes.
Klay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arsic is fending him off so far but Klay persists. Nope, Arsic circles away and we're back to standing.
Arsic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arsic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arsic finds it's way round the side to connect with Klay's head.
Arsic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arsic.
Klay throws a push kick but Arsic slaps the foot to one side.
Arsic wants to clinch
and Klay counters with a left to the body.
Klay misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic tries to clinch there but Klay circles away.
Klay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Klay has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arsic jabs Klay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arsic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Klay.
Klay throws a poor cross that misses
and Arsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arsic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Arsic.
Arsic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Klay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arsic's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klay dives in and grabs Arsic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arsic pushes down on Klay's head and hops out.
Arsic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Draco Klay has been cut.
Arsic misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arsic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klay is defended easily by Arsic.
Arsic lands with a right hand.
Arsic lands with a hook. Klay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klay circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Klay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klay throws a looping overhand right but Arsic ducks down to avoid it.
Arsic is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Klay. Those never looked like landing.
Klay ducks right into an uppercut from Arsic.

Klay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klay showed some decent athleticism there.
Klay is keen to just control but Arsic is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic pushes Klay off looking to stand but Klay dives back in and keeps control.
Klay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Arsic wants to control but Klay is having none of it.
Klay throwing strikes here but Arsic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klay misses with a head shot.
Arsic blocking the ground and pound.
Klay wants to control the pace but Arsic is squirming around nicely.
Arsic tries to hold on but Klay postures up.
Arsic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klay.
Klay lands a big shot there that rocks Arsic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arsic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arsic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Klay punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 cut man is working on Draco Klay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Arsic missing with a left hand there. Klay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rafal Arsic is winning the standup battle so far.
Arsic wants to clinch.
Arsic avoids a kick to the body.
Klay tries to land a body kick
and Arsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klay shoots in and drives through. Arsic sprawls well.
Klay closes the distance and clinches up with Arsic, looking for a takedown. Klay pushes Arsic against the ropes but Arsic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Draco Klay.
Klay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draco Klay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arsic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klay.
Arsic connects with a jab.
Klay is breathing heavily.

Arsic closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic lands with a left to the head.
Klay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arsic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arsic pushes Klay back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arsic has Klay pressed against the ropes, preventing Klay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arsic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arsic.
Klay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arsic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arsic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klay tries to break the clinch but Arsic is controlling the position.
Klay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Klay takes an elbow to the temple.
Klay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arsic prevents it.
Arsic throws a punch but it's blocked by Klay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arsic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arsic lands a damaging elbow.
Arsic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klay backwards.
Klay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arsic after a bit of a struggle.
Klay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arsic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Klay tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arsic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klay wants a takedown but no success here.
Arsic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arsic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klay backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arsic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arsic lands a nice uppercut.
Arsic lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Arsic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Klay regains guard.
Arsic wants to control from the top but Klay keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay trying to control the position.
Klay keeping moving, preventing Arsic from controlling successfully.
Klay working a defensive guard here.
Klay striking off his back but it's not causing Arsic any problems.
Arsic passes Klay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arsic not doing much here.
Klay is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klay keeps working.
Klay tries to get to full guard but Arsic has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arsic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klay is controlling Arsic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Arsic content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arsic is keen to just control but Klay is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Arsic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Draco Klay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Klay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arsic tries to avoid it but Klay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arsic to the ground. Arsic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arsic!
Good exchange - Arsic coming out on top.
Klay throws an off balance right hand
letting Arsic counter with a right hand.

Klay is rocked!
Arsic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klay is still on wobbly legs! Can Arsic finish him?
Arsic throws out a loose jab but Klay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arsic lands a lovely overhand right.
Klay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arsic darts in looking for a takedown but Klay gets double underhooks and turns Arsic into the ropes.
Klay seems to have recovered his senses.
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 lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arsic lands an elbow inside.
Klay is looking to break free of the clinch but Arsic has double underhooks.
Klay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arsic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arsic lands a nice uppercut.
Arsic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klay.
Rafal Arsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Klay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic lands an elbow that stopped Klay in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Draco Klay's cut even more.
Klay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arsic scores with a nice hook to the head.

Klay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arsic throws a combination that misses
and Klay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klay shoots in looking for a takedown but Arsic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arsic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Arsic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Arsic takes the fight into the clinch.
Klay tries to score a body lock takedown but Arsic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Arsic.
Klay tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Arsic.
Arsic lands an uppercut.
Draco Klay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsic is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Klay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arsic fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Arsic closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsic lands with a left to the head.
Arsic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klay is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Arsic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Arsic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klay wants to take the fight to the mat but Arsic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klay takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Arsic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arsic.
Arsic scores with a shoulder strike.
Arsic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arsic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klay backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klay backwards.
Arsic is working for takedown but Klay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arsic lands a nice elbow.
Arsic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arsic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Klay breaks from the clinch.
Arsic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arsic as he avoids it easily.
Arsic scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Klay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arsic blocks a head kick by Klay.
Arsic lands a jab.
Arsic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klay needs to keep his hands up - Arsic had a free shot at his head there.
Arsic lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsic moves in close and cracks Klay with a massive right hand! Klay, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Arsic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafal Arsic!
A very excited looking Rafal Arsic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.