PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dimont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Dimont acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bakiyev
vs
Dimont

171 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Zipp Zapp

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dimont!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakiyev sprawls well. Bakiyev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimont gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Dimont with that takedown attempt.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev scores with the left hand. Dimont knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimont shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
Dimont takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimont misses with a takedown attempt - Bakiyev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev sizes up Dimont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Dimont's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakiyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimont scrambles back to his feet.
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with an open hand slap.

Dimont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dimont controlling the pace.
Dimont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dimont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimont is taking a breather. Bakiyev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bakiyev looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev is trying to stand up here but Dimont is controlling him well.
Dimont lands with a punch from half guard.
Dimont trying to pass the guard but Bakiyev defending well.
Dimont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimont wants to control but Bakiyev is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Bakiyev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.
Bakiyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev jabs at Dimont's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Dimont shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Dimont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakiyev scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Bakiyev as Dimont shoots in.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Dimont with an uppercut!
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Dimont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakiyev with a hook.

Dimont shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dimont was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakiyev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dimont on the ground.
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!
Bakiyev is trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dimont working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimont throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bakiyev is trying to buck Dimont off.
Dimont misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dimont throwing strikes but Bakiyev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dimont gets back to half guard.
Dimont holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dimont is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakiyev jumps into side control!
Dimont tries to buck Bakiyev off but Bakiyev is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bakiyev lands a jab to Dimont's midsection.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.

Dimont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimont can do to turn this around?
Dimont is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
Dimont trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakiyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimont won't allow Bakiyev to get back to his feet.
Bakiyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dimont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimont throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dimont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakiyev's head.
Dimont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakiyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Dimont fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimont shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Dimont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Dimont on that attempt.
Dimont shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Bakiyev.
Dimont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Dimont on that attempt.
Dimont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Dimont shoots in for a double leg but Bakiyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimont fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakiyev works Dimont's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a jab.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimont is defended easily by Bakiyev.
Dimont gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dimont throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimont off to one side.
Dimont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev with a hook.
Dimont shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Dimont's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakiyev works Dimont's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakiyev wants it to stay on the feet.
Dan Dimont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimont is breathing heavily.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab from Bakiyev.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Dimont's ribcage but misses.
Dimont shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Bakiyev sizes up Dimont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Dimont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dimont.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev defends it nicely.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakiyev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
Bakiyev scores with a nice strike.
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!
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dan Dimont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimont fails with the takedown.
Dimont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakiyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimont.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dimont takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimont looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Bakiyev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimont momentarily.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Dimont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a nice right hand.
Bakiyev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimont.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot that snaps Dimont's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev cracks Dimont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dimont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev tries to avoid it but Dimont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakiyev to the ground. Bakiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimont, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dimont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimont has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dimont misses with a takedown attempt - Bakiyev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimont looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dan Dimont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.