PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Izzedin El Derabani (ranked 4979 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 5741 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

El Derabani
vs
Aumkatongchiangmai

175 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izzedin El Derabani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aumkatongchiangmai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Derabani tries to avoid it but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Derabani to the ground. El Derabani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

El Derabani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. El Derabani smiles and moves away.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in and grabs El Derabani's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Derabani pushes down on Aumkatongchiangmai's head and hops out.
Izzedin El Derabani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai stuffs the takedown attempt from El Derabani. El Derabani gets slowly back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

El Derabani forces Aumkatongchiangmai back against the cage and clinches.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and El Derabani counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aumkatongchiangmai dodges an elbow strike from El Derabani.

El Derabani pulls guard effortlessly.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai postures up in El Derabani's guard and throws a big left but El Derabani blocks it.
El Derabani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aumkatongchiangmai on the ground.

El Derabani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Derabani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
El Derabani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Derabani keeping moving, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from controlling successfully.
Aumkatongchiangmai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a break here but El Derabani is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aumkatongchiangmai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aumkatongchiangmai controlling the action here.

El Derabani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aumkatongchiangmai pulls his head out easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Derabani is looking to get back to full guard here but Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a little break here. El Derabani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control the action but El Derabani is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Derabani is trying to escape the position but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to slow El Derabani down.
El Derabani wants to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries for a takedown but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Derabani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aumkatongchiangmai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aumkatongchiangmai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Derabani counters with a left and a right that stings Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and clinches up with El Derabani, looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai pushes El Derabani against the cage but El Derabani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Derabani is looking to counter the offense by Aumkatongchiangmai and move into the clinch.
Izzedin El Derabani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani with a poor takedown
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
El Derabani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Derabani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aumkatongchiangmai as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Derabani shoots in but no luck this time.
El Derabani scores with a body shot.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown but El Derabani shows good takedown defense.
As Aumkatongchiangmai looks to move away, El Derabani throws a big counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai just gets out of the way.
El Derabani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots for a double leg takedown but El Derabani sprawls well. He's pushed Aumkatongchiangmai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Aumkatongchiangmai clinches.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots and misses
and El Derabani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries for a takedown but El Derabani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Derabani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Derabani darts in and clinches Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage.
El Derabani is trying to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.
El Derabani taking a breather.
Aumkatongchiangmai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Derabani's elbow.
El Derabani can't get the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
El Derabani takes an elbow to the temple.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aumkatongchiangmai to keep the fight standing.

El Derabani manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Derabani shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but El Derabani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Derabani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Derabani looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
El Derabani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Derabani somewhat.

El Derabani clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Derabani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails to pull guard.
El Derabani can't break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to pull guard but El Derabani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
El Derabani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aumkatongchiangmai to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard effortlessly.
El Derabani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Derabani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yodwicha Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush El Derabani with a series of wild strikes but El Derabani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a wild body shot.

Aumkatongchiangmai moves into the clinch.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
El Derabani tries a knee to the head but Aumkatongchiangmai blocks it.
El Derabani looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzedin El Derabani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Derabani lands a nice uppercut.
Aumkatongchiangmai can't find room to land a body shot as El Derabani controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks from the clinch.
El Derabani digs a good body shot into Aumkatongchiangmai's ribs.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes this distance looking for a takedown but El Derabani circles away.
El Derabani is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Derabani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Derabani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aumkatongchiangmai's waist but Aumkatongchiangmai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Derabani off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai.
El Derabani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aumkatongchiangmai missing with a left hand there. El Derabani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

El Derabani tries to keep at a distance but Aumkatongchiangmai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to pull guard but El Derabani won't allow it.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents El Derabani from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Derabani manages to break the clinch.
El Derabani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
El Derabani tries a head kick but it misses.

Aumkatongchiangmai clinches up with El Derabani and pushes him back against the cage.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch.

Aumkatongchiangmai clinches with his opponent.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a breather.

Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.

El Derabani clinches up with Aumkatongchiangmai and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Derabani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aumkatongchiangmai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Derabani walks away with a smile on his face. Aumkatongchiangmai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Derabani dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

El Derabani shoots in and bounces Aumkatongchiangmai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet but El Derabani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Derabani is looking to stand up but Aumkatongchiangmai won't let him.
El Derabani won't allow Aumkatongchiangmai to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Derabani defends well.
El Derabani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
El Derabani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
El Derabani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Derabani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aumkatongchiangmai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
El Derabani tries for a takedown. No joy.

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 Izzedin El Derabani.
I think El Derabani 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Izzedin El Derabani!