PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riff Jetson (ranked 3222 p4p, 357 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 1629 p4p, 194 weight class). Jetson comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jetson
vs
Bakiyev

170 cm
32
170 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

171 cm
39
163 lbs
28 - 28 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Garra Nutri

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Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riff Jetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetson connects with a single shot there.
Jetson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Jetson is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Jetson misses.
Jetson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jetson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bakiyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Jetson.
Jetson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
Jetson works the jab nicely.
Jetson misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jetson thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson scores with the left hand. Bakiyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Bakiyev defending well as Jetson loads up on a big left hand.
Jetson misses with a head kick.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Jetson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson connects with a looping right hand.
Jetson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetson.
Bakiyev misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jetson is looking to slow Bakiyev down with leg kicks.
Jetson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jetson misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jetson.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jetson misses the target.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Jetson avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson is looking to chop away at Bakiyev's legs.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Jetson avoids it easily.
Jetson misses with a looping left.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Jetson is looking to clinch but Bakiyev is avoiding it.
Bakiyev throws a looping overhand right but Jetson ducks down to avoid it.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Jetson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jetson moves away.
Jetson misses with a body shot.
Jetson blocks a jab.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Jetson
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jetson swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Jetson throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Jetson misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jetson tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jetson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Jetson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Jetson throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Jetson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Jetson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Jetson.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jetson with a body shot.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Jetson.
Jetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev avoids a kick to the body.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
Jetson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jetson thinking.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Jetson.
Jetson avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakiyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jetson misses with a hook
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jetson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakiyev's calf.
Jetson tries to clinch but Bakiyev is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jetson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jetson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jetson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jetson finds it's way through Bakiyev's defenses.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson dominated that round.
That's time! Jetson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bakiyev throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it.
Jetson avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Jetson throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Jetson's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Jetson.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jetson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jetson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev defending well as Jetson loads up on a big left hand.
Jetson lands a jab.
Bakiyev throws an overhand right that lands on Jetson's shoulder, as Jetson tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Jetson finds it's way through Bakiyev's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
Jetson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jetson.
Jetson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jetson lands a high kick!
Jetson cracks Bakiyev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jetson scores with a jab. Bakiyev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Jetson.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jetson misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bakiyev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jetson has got the better of the exchanges.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Jetson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick from Jetson.
Jetson delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakiyev slips a jab from Jetson.
Jetson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jetson closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Jetson lands a slapping body shot.
Bakiyev moves away from the strike by Jetson.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jetson throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jetson.
Jetson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jetson misses with a kick to the body
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Jetson's ribs.
Jetson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Jetson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jetson is looking to chop away at Bakiyev's legs.
Bakiyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jetson.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetson is looking to clinch.
Jetson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jetson. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
Jetson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakiyev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riff Jetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Bakiyev does it's job there.
Bakiyev defending well as Jetson loads up on a big left hand.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetson.
Jetson lands with a hook. Bakiyev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jetson loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Riff Jetson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Jetson's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Jetson tries to clinch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson motions for Bakiyev to come forward. Jetson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Riff Jetson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Jetson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jetson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Bakiyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Jetson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Jetson walks into a jab.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jetson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Bakiyev walks into a stiff left hand from Jetson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson digs a good body shot into Bakiyev's ribs.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Jetson blocks it.
Bakiyev moves out of range as Jetson throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetson.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jetson, right into the meat.
Jetson throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jetson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
Jetson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Jetson.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jetson manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson misses with a hook. Bakiyev ducked under it nicely.
Jetson slips under a jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot
and Jetson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jetson forces Bakiyev back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev blocking some punches.
Jetson tries to throw a body punch but Bakiyev avoids it by throwing Jetson back against the cage.
Bakiyev prevents a body shot from Jetson.
Jetson misses with a punch to the body.

Bakiyev manages to break the clinch.
Jetson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jetson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakiyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jetson. Jetson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bakiyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jetson cracks Bakiyev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jetson. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev throws a jab but it's blocked by Jetson.
Jetson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jetson connects with a jab.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Jetson misses.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Bakiyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jetson. Jetson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Jetson throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakiyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jetson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bakiyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jetson.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jetson misses with an uppercut.
Jetson throws a low kick but Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Jetson tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jetson misses with a right hand
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Jetson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
Bakiyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jetson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jetson. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jetson as he connects with a hook.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jetson slips a jab from Bakiyev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riff Jetson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jetson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff Jetson!
A victorious Riff Jetson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.