PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riff Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thong Song
vs
Jetson

176 cm
28
158 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
153 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Red Light Coffeeshop
RAGS of a RONIN

Red Light Coffeeshop
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff Jetson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jetson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thong Song, pushing him back against the cage.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thong Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Thong Song.
Thong Song has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thong Song tries to pull guard but Jetson holds him up against the cage and eventually Thong Song drops back down to his feet.
Jetson throws a head punch that misses.
Jetson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
Thong Song tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetson smiles and moves away.

Jetson closes the distance and pushes Thong Song back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thong Song controls his hands.
Jetson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thong Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jetson.
Jetson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thong Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Jetson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jetson.
Thong Song lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jetson takes a step back to recover.
Jetson throws a combination that misses
and Jetson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thong Song.
Jetson throws a sloppy body shot
and Thong Song counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Jetson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Thong Song misses
and Jetson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song misses with a body shot.
Jetson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thong Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riff Jetson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Jetson misses.
Jetson moves out of range as Thong Song strikes.
Jetson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
It seemed like Jetson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Jetson.
Jetson lands with an overhand left.
Jetson slips under a jab.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Thong Song moves away and avoids it.
Thong Song connects with a right hand. Jetson shakes it off.
Jetson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Thong Song lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson looks to land a body kick but Thong Song moved away.
A big right from Jetson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Thong Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thong Song swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thong Song.
Jetson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thong Song. Thong Song gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Jetson misses the jab.
Thong Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thong Song is looking to score with low kicks.
Thong Song lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jetson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jetson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jetson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thong Song will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thong Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jetson catches Thong Song with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jetson takes one to the side of the head.
Jetson looks to clinch
letting Thong Song counter with a right hand.
Thong Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thong Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jetson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but Jetson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jetson throws a nice looking combination but Thong Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jetson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
Thong Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jetson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Jetson lands with a straight right. Thong Song didn't see that one coming.
Jetson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thong Song looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thong Song lands a leg kick that knocks Jetson off balance momentarily.
Riff Jetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jetson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thong Song throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range.
Thong Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Jetson clinches up against the cage.
Thong Song is trying to push Jetson away but Jetson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jetson can't find room to land a body shot as Thong Song controls the action.
Thong Song tries to work over Jetson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jetson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thong Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jetson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jetson misses with the head strike.
Jetson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song is looking to break free of the clinch but Jetson has double underhooks.
Thong Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
Jetson is leaning against Thong Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jetson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thong Song fails to land.
Thong Song gets through Jetson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thong Song lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jetson misses with a body punch.
Thong Song misses with a punch on the inside.

Jetson breaks from the clinch.
Thong Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jetson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jetson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jetson is looking to slow Thong Song down with leg kicks.
Jetson connects with a crisp jab.
Jetson scores with a jab to the head.
Jetson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jetson motions for Thong Song to come forward. Jetson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thong Song throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jetson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Jetson misses with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Thong Song lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jetson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jetson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thong Song sizes up Jetson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thong Song scores with the left hand. Jetson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thong Song throws a leg kick but Jetson checks it.
Jetson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jetson swings widly with a right hand
and Thong Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thong Song jabs Jetson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Jetson misses
and Thong Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thong Song walks into a straight right hand from Jetson.
Thong Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jetson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jetson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jetson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jetson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thong Song will feel that in the morning.
Thong Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jetson misses with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jetson defending well as Thong Song loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song throws a hook but Jetson blocks it.
Jetson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thong Song. That did some damage!
Thong Song misses with a leg kick
and Jetson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson digs a good hook to Thong Song's body.
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but Jetson moved out of range nicely.
Thong Song scores with a jab to the head.
Jetson throws a lazy uppercut

so Thong Song counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thong Song tries to free his leg and advance position but Jetson is retaining full guard.

Jetson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thong Song has passed into half guard!
Thong Song with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Thong Song is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jetson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thong Song looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jetson is looking for a sweep. Thong Song is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thong Song is trying to work for a kimura but Jetson is defending well.
Jetson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Jetson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thong Song seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jetson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jetson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thong Song jumps into side control!
Thong Song advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jetson wants to control but Thong Song is having none of it.
Jetson tries to control Thong Song's body but Thong Song pushes him off. Jetson squirms to his side and now Thong Song has his back!
Thong Song not allowing Jetson to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jetson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song clearly takes that 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.

Jetson thuds his right hand into Thong Song's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thong Song or perhaps it was just good defense by Jetson, which made it look bad.
Jetson throws a hook to the side of Thong Song's head but Thong Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Jetson.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Jetson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson loads up on a big right hand but Thong Song slips the punch.
Jetson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jetson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thong Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thong Song seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thong Song fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jetson on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jetson.
Jetson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jetson throws a lazy uppercut
and Thong Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thong Song avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thong Song misses with a body kick.
Jetson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Thong Song closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jetson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thong Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Jetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jetson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Thong Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jetson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thong Song has Jetson in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jetson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thong Song dives on top into guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thong Song postures up.
Jetson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thong Song is one step ahead there.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Jetson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson working a defensive guard here.
Thong Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Jetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jetson keeping full guard, as Thong Song tries to pass.

Jetson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thong Song can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Jetson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thong Song pushing down on Jetson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thong Song is trying to control the action in half guard but Jetson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetson trying to control from the bottom.
Thong Song is keen to just control but Jetson is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jetson is trying to maintain the position but Thong Song is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thong Song blocks a head kick by Jetson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jetson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thong Song misses with a leg kick.
Thong Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jetson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thong Song looks to land a right hand but Jetson moved out of range.
Thong Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jetson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jetson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Thong Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Thong Song.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jetson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson moves out of range of the leg kick from Thong Song.
Jetson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thong Song moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Jetson. Beautiful body shot.
Jetson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson keeps Thong Song at a distance using the push kick.
Jetson misses with a hook.
Jetson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jetson blocks a jab.
Jetson scores with a punch to the head.
Jetson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thong Song.
Jetson moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Jetson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jetson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jetson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thong Song looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jetson is fending him off so far but Thong Song persists. Nope, Jetson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jetson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thong Song.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Riff Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song scores with a hook.
Jetson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jetson thumps Thong Song with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jetson rushes Thong Song and presses him up against the cage.
Thong Song is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Jetson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jetson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jetson misses with the head strike.
Jetson throws a head punch that misses.
Jetson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Thong Song.
A short uppercut from Jetson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Thong Song as the two fighters clinch.
Jetson misses with the head strike.
Thong Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thong Song tries to work over Jetson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Jetson.
Thong Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jetson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jetson.
Thong Song tries a body shot but Jetson blocks it.
Thong Song is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thong Songs head.
Riff Jetson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jetson scores with a hook to the body.
Jetson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jetson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jetson struggles to land a body shot inside as Thong Song controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jetson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jetson.
Jetson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song misses with some punches.
Jetson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riff Jetson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thong Song has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chang Thong Song started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.