PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 1757 p4p, 210 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 1826 p4p, 221 weight class). Toktogulovich Bakiyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kazakov
vs
Bakiyev

163 cm
33
168 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

171 cm
37
163 lbs
23 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Arcticus University: London

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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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Kazakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazakov.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses

and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown. Bakiyev fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakiyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazakov.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Bakiyev being controlled here, momentarily.

Bakiyev kicks Kazakov off and gets to his feet.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Kazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev sizes up Kazakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kazakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Kazakov shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Kazakov misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Kazakov on that attempt.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazakov misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Kazakov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakiyev thinking.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Kazakov's midsection.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Kazakov defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazakov has time to react.
Kazakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov walks into a straight right hand from Bakiyev.
Kazakov throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Kazakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. Kazakov moves away and avoids it.
Kazakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov blocks a jab.
Kazakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazakov throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Kazakov.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov shoots in and drives through. Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kazakov 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 Kazakov off to one side.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazakov moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Kazakov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev cracks Kazakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev stuns Kazakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A quick step to the side and Kazakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakiyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace.

Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Bakiyev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
Kazakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazakov won't allow Bakiyev to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
Bakiyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazakov is controlling him.

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

Bakiyev wants to get up but he can't break Kazakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kazakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bakiyev has picked Kazakov up and slammed him! Kazakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bakiyev manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Kazakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bakiyev stands up.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Kazakov's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.

Kazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakiyev's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bakiyev has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bakiyev lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.