PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 2342 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 249 p4p, 396 weight class). MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. Michael MP will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bakiyev
vs
MP

171 cm
44
163
37 - 43 - 1

205 cm
29
274
14 - 21 - 0

Excellent boxer
Experienced

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Glomco Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP fails to land with a series of punches.
MP works over Bakiyev's head and body with a nice combination.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MP was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
MP misses with a double jab.
MP misses with a double jab.
MP tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from MP.
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakiyev throws an overhand right that lands on MP's shoulder, as MP tries to avoid the shot.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MP throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
MP throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MP staying out of range there.
MP throws a right and a left that Bakiyev avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MP fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakiyev scores with a nice head shot.
MP lands with a nice body punch.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MP misses with a combination
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but MP uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from MP.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but MP is just out of range.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MP throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MP moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MP falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev punishes MP's body with a nice straight punch.
MP tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MP.
MP avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
MP throws a combination that misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. MP moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev with a hook.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
MP lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakiyev swings for the body but MP moves out of range.
MP slips a straight right by Bakiyev.
MP throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael MP will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bakiyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MP cracks Bakiyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MP throws a right and a left that Bakiyev avoids nicely.
MP scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev blocks a head kick by MP.
Bakiyev takes a swing at MP's ribcage but misses.
MP lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Bakiyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MP manages to avoid it.
MP slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MP looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
MP takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev dodges the punch combination from MP.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MP swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MP throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP misses with a double jab.
Bakiyev moves out of range as MP strikes.
MP falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MP rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Bakiyev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MP throws a head kick that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MP is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from MP.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MP.
MP doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of MP's head but MP sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MP scores with a hook to the body. Bakiyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MP pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MP staying out of range there.
Bakiyev misses the jab.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Bakiyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MP swinging wildly here.
MP throws a series of punches but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MP throws a head kick that misses.
Michael MP seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
MP avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael MP will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch combination from MP misses.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Bakiyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from MP.
MP looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into MP's body.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Bakiyev.
MP walks into a straight right hand from Bakiyev.
MP walks into a stiff left hand from Bakiyev.
MP throws a right and a left that Bakiyev avoids nicely.
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but MP manages to avoid it.
MP avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
MP misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
MP avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from MP.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks MP with an uppercut!
Bakiyev throws a body punch but MP moves out of range.
MP throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
MP thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev throwing a counter right hand but MP manages to avoid it.
Michael MP is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MP takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MP misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but MP avoids the punch easily.
MP throws a right hand that Bakiyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakiyev also avoids with ease.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
MP avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MP.
Bakiyev scores with a nice head shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MP.
Bakiyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MP takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakiyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MP staying out of range there.
Bakiyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MP.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MP misses with a head kick.
Bakiyev is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick.
MP is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bakiyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MP tries to bum rush Bakiyev with a series of wild strikes but Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MP has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael MP!
Michael MP was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.