PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3122 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murad Tursunboev (ranked 2528 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Aumkatongchiangmai
vs
Tursunboev

173 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 2

185 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murad Tursunboev!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tursunboev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tursunboev wants it to stay on the feet.
Tursunboev shoots in looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tursunboev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
As Aumkatongchiangmai backs off Tursunboev throws a huge counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it all.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch but Tursunboev is avoiding it.
Tursunboev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aumkatongchiangmai as he jumps to the side.
Tursunboev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Tursunboev.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in and grabs Tursunboev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tursunboev pushes down on Aumkatongchiangmai's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Tursunboev moves out of range.
Tursunboev counters with a body kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and clinches up with Tursunboev, looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Tursunboev against the cage but Tursunboev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks for a takedown but Tursunboev sprawls well.
Tursunboev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aumkatongchiangmai or perhaps it was just good defense by Tursunboev, which made it look bad.
Tursunboev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Tursunboev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aumkatongchiangmai did well to prevent Tursunboev getting side control.
Tursunboev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control here.
Tursunboev is looking to take a break and control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tursunboev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Aumkatongchiangmai controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Tursunboev off but Tursunboev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to hold on to Tursunboev's head to control him but Tursunboev postures up.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to escape.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to improve his position but Tursunboev is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aumkatongchiangmai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tursunboev.
Tursunboev misses with a takedown attempt - Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tursunboev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aumkatongchiangmai is fending him off so far but Tursunboev persists. Nope, Aumkatongchiangmai circles away and we're back to standing.
Tursunboev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aumkatongchiangmai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails to land the takedown.
As Aumkatongchiangmai backs off Tursunboev throws a huge counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it all.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tursunboev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tursunboev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai defends it nicely.
Tursunboev shoots in for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good takedown defense.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a right and a left that both miss.

Tursunboev takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev wants to get back to striking at distance but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.

Tursunboev manages to pull guard.
Tursunboev trying to strike off his back.
Aumkatongchiangmai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to advance to mount but Tursunboev denies him.
Tursunboev is pushing Aumkatongchiangmai's head away, looking to escape. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aumkatongchiangmai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tursunboev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murad Tursunboev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tursunboev moves into the clinch successfully.

Aumkatongchiangmai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tursunboev has closed the distance and engaged Aumkatongchiangmai in a clinch.
Tursunboev misses with an elbow over the top.

Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai connects with a high kick.
Tursunboev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tursunboev leaves Aumkatongchiangmai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aumkatongchiangmai gets a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tursunboev up against the cage.
Tursunboev looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai stops a takedown attempt from Tursunboev.

Tursunboev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tursunboev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai checks a leg kick nicely.
As Tursunboev backs away, Aumkatongchiangmai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch up but Tursunboev keeps it at a distance.
Tursunboev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev with a poor takedown
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a left to the body.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Tursunboev.
Tursunboev scores with a head kick. Aumkatongchiangmai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Tursunboev instigates a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tursunboev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tursunboev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tursunboev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets underhooks to prevent Tursunboev's takedown attempt.
Tursunboev goes for a takedown attempt but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Tursunboev counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev working away.
Aumkatongchiangmai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tursunboev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aumkatongchiangmai keeps working.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to improve his position.
Tursunboev working away.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tursunboev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tursunboev is looking to take a break and control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aumkatongchiangmai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Aumkatongchiangmai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tursunboev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aumkatongchiangmai has his hands on Tursunboev's head, controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murad Tursunboev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tursunboev throws the kick towards the body but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tursunboev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tursunboev keeps the fight on the outside.
As Aumkatongchiangmai backs off Tursunboev throws a huge counter combo but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Aumkatongchiangmai. No joy for Tursunboev on that attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tursunboev sprawls well. Tursunboev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aumkatongchiangmai gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tursunboev shoots in but no luck this time.

Tursunboev rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to drag Tursunboev to the mat but Tursunboev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Tursunboev pushes him back against the cage.
Tursunboev has Aumkatongchiangmai pushed against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai jumps guard but Tursunboev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tursunboev prevents a body shot from Aumkatongchiangmai.

Tursunboev manages to pull guard.

Tursunboev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Tursunboev is having none of it.
Tursunboev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in but Tursunboev avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tursunboev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai connects with a leg kick. Tursunboev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tursunboev fails with the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Tursunboev moves away
and Tursunboev counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tursunboev.
Tursunboev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up
and Tursunboev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails to land the takedown.

Tursunboev forces Aumkatongchiangmai back against the cage and clinches.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Tursunboev is controlling him.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to circle away but Tursunboev has him pinned against the cage.
Tursunboev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tursunboev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aumkatongchiangmai is pressed up against the cage. Tursunboev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aumkatongchiangmai down to the mat. Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murad Tursunboev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice looking combination but Tursunboev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in but Tursunboev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai doesn't manage to clinch there - Tursunboev circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tursunboev defends it nicely.
Tursunboev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tursunboev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aumkatongchiangmai defends well and Tursunboev ends up having to push Aumkatongchiangmai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murad Tursunboev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tursunboev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aumkatongchiangmai can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murad Tursunboev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tursunboev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murad Tursunboev!