PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 1223 p4p, 157 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 2264 p4p, 270 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ky Jr
vs
Clavette

180 cm
29
147 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

179 cm
33
150 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clavette. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ky Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clavette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clavette is trying to control but can't.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr postures up in Clavette's guard and throws a big left but Clavette blocks it.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clavette's head.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clavette swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Clavette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Clavette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Clavette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clavette has his foot on Ky Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ky Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Clavette is retaining full guard.

Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clavette can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Clavette is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Clavette is trying to control but can't.
Clavette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.

Ky Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Clavette defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Clavette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Clavette's temple.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ky Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ky Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Clavette is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ky Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Ky Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Ky Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clavette to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Clavette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clavette throws a body punch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clavette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clavette wants it to stay on the feet.
Clavette stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Clavette shoots in but Ky Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Clavette is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Clavette's guard.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr pushing down on Clavette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Clavette, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Clavette is defending well.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Clavette's head.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.

Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.

Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Clavette is defending it quite comfortably.
Clavette trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Clavette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clavette is holding on for now.
Clavette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Clavette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clavette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ky Jr is trying to control here but Clavette has managed to regain half guard.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Clavette takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clavette wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.

Clavette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ky Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ky Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clavette is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clavette wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clavette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
Ky Jr tries to break free.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clavette's guard. Nice work there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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!

Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Clavette tries to sprawl out of it but Ky Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clavette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Ky Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clavette swivels and escapes.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Clavette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Clavette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Clavette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Clavette has control of the leg.
Ky Jr wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ky Jr is looking to control Clavette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clavette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ky Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clavette's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clavette's back!
A lull in the action here.
Ky Jr has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clavette.

Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clavette has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ky Jr looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr scores with punches from the back.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clavette can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr has the hooks in. Clavette is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clavette just trying to survive but Ky Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ky Jr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ky Jr punishes Clavette with strikes from the back mount.
Clavette staying busy and making it hard for Ky Jr to control.
Clavette covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clavette wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Ky Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ky Jr scores with punches from the back.
Clavette tries to escape but Ky Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ky Jr is punishing Clavette with strikes - can he finish him?!
The referee is taking a good look at Clavette as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ky Jr!
Ky Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clavette tries to escape but Ky Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Clavette right now.
Ky Jr wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
Ky Jr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Clavette hold on?!
Ky Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clavette to escape the position.
Clavette is taking damage to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is trying to remain composed but Ky Jr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Clavette tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Clavette as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ky Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clavette covers up after that shot from Ky Jr.

Clavette is rocked!
Ky Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Clavette.
Ky Jr has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clavette.
Clavette is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ky Jr is punishing Clavette with some ground and pound.
Clavette staying busy and making it hard for Ky Jr to control.
Clavette is trapped and Ky Jr is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A helpless look comes across Clavette 's face. He knows he's trapped as Ky Jr lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.