PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 1097 p4p, 123 weight class) and Riff Jetson (ranked 1176 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thong Song
vs
Jetson

176 cm
29
158 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

170 cm
26
153 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Red Light Coffeeshop

Red Light Coffeeshop
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff Jetson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jetson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jetson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thong Song.
Some bone on bone action there as Jetson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jetson is looking to land body kicks.
Thong Song throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it.
Jetson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thong Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thong Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Jetson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jetson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson scores with a head kick. Thong Song tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thong Song thumps Jetson with a low kick.
Jetson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Jetson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thong Song stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jetson.
Thong Song scores with the left hand. Jetson knows he should have avoided that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jetson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Jetson works on Thong Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Thong Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Thong Song is trying to break the clinch but Jetson has him pressed against the cage.
Jetson tries to work over Thong Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thong Song wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
Thong Song blocks an uppercut.
Thong Song prevents a body shot from Jetson.
Thong Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jetson tries a body shot but Thong Song blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jetson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thong Song blocks an uppercut.
Thong Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thong Song breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thong Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick from Jetson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jetson.
Jetson looks to land a body kick but Thong Song moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song misses with a looping left.

Jetson instigates a clinch.
Jetson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thong Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thong Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Jetson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thong Song misses with some punches.
Jetson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jetson tries a body shot but Thong Song blocks it.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jetson is leaning against Thong Song and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thong Song lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thong Song.
A head punch on the inside from Jetson fails to land.
Thong Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Jetson.
Thong Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jetson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thong Song.
Jetson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jetson fails to land.
Jetson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jetson fails to land.
Thong Song blocks an uppercut.
Thong Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jetson, as that shot connected.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick from Jetson.
Jetson misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Thong Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Thong Song as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jetson.
Thong Song throws an overhand right that lands on Jetson's shoulder, as Jetson tries to avoid the shot.
Jetson throws a head kick that misses.

Thong Song gets tackled into the cage by Jetson. Jetson maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jetson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jetson has a couple of punches blocked by Thong Song.

Thong Song breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
Jetson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thong Song is out of range.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.
Jetson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thong Song moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Jetson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Jetson is looking to clinch.
Thong Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thong Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jetson misses with a kick to the body.
Jetson moves out of range of the body kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song catches Jetson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Thong Song misses the target.
Thong Song takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jetson.
Jetson thuds his right hand into Thong Song's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riff Jetson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jetson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thong Song is out of range.
Thong Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong Song misses the jab.
Jetson throws a big shot that misses.
Jetson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Thong Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thong Song is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Jetson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson throws an off balance right hand
and Thong Song counters with a nice body shot.
Thong Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jetson can pounce on him.
Thong Song checks a low kick from Jetson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jetson. That's going to slow Thong Song down.
Thong Song lands a really nice looking cross but Jetson seems unphased.
Jetson connects with a leg kick. Thong Song looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Thong Song misses.
Jetson motions for Thong Song to come forward. Jetson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jetson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jetson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jetson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thong Song throws a leg kick but Jetson moved away.
Jetson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jetson at a distance.
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!
Thong Song shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jetson defends it nicely.
Jetson is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thong Song scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Thong Song blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson 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!

Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thong Song slips a jab from Jetson.
Jetson throws the kick towards the body but Thong Song avoids it.
Thong Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thong Song jabs Jetson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thong Song throws a wild body kick that Jetson sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jetson.
A big left from Jetson misses.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jetson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson tries to close the distance and clinch but Thong Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thong Song is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jetson misses with an uppercut. Thong Song saw that one coming.
Jetson misses with a combination

and Thong Song counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jetson keeps working.
Thong Song prevents Jetson from improving his position.
Thong Song tries to pass to full mount but Jetson defends it.
Jetson trying to control here.
Thong Song works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two 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.
Jetson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thong Song seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jetson is holding on tight.
Thong Song tries to control but Jetson wriggling away.

Thong Song goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jetson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson wants to control from the top but Thong Song keeps moving.

Thong Song working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jetson has passed into half guard!
Chang Thong Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jetson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thong Song does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jetson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thong Song wants to improve his position but Jetson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jetson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thong Song has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jetson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thong Song is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jetson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thong Song has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chang Thong Song.
I think Jetson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff Jetson!