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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 6514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Dolaev (ranked 4439 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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178 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasul Dolaev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice head kick!
Dolaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a big head kick but Dolaev shrugs it off.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aumkatongchiangmai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolaev avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolaev rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Aumkatongchiangmai
and Dolaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dolaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolaev slowing the pace effectively.
Dolaev tries to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling the position.
Dolaev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dolaev jumps guard but Aumkatongchiangmai stands there with Dolaev around his waist. Dolaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dolaev looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Dolaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aumkatongchiangmai smiles and moves away.
Dolaev rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and presses him up against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai can't get the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to maintain a safe position but Dolaev gets an underhook and turns Aumkatongchiangmai into the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is pressed up against the cage. Dolaev 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.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai stuffs the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dolaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aumkatongchiangmai lands a head kick. Dolaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dolaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and clinches up with Dolaev, looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Dolaev against the cage but Dolaev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolaev gets a clinch.
Dolaev tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai holds him up against the cage and eventually Dolaev drops back down to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to throw a body punch but Dolaev avoids it by throwing Aumkatongchiangmai back against the cage.
Dolaev is trying to drag Aumkatongchiangmai to the mat but Aumkatongchiangmai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dolaev is trying to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling him.
Dolaev stalling the fight.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to stall but Dolaev improves his position.
Dolaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aumkatongchiangmai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dolaev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aumkatongchiangmai managing to block the knees to the body from Dolaev.
Dolaev just leaning against Aumkatongchiangmai, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aumkatongchiangmai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolaev is just out of range.
Dolaev misses with a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks to throw the jab but Dolaev is out of range.
Aumkatongchiangmai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolaev.
Dolaev darts in and clinches Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dolaev keeps control of Aumkatongchiangmai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aumkatongchiangmai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dolaev is breathing heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai passes Dolaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dolaev defending well though.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to control but Dolaev is keeping him busy.
Dolaev wants to get back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take a break and control but Dolaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aumkatongchiangmai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dolaev wants to improve his position but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling well.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control from half guard but Dolaev is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aumkatongchiangmai is thwarting Dolaev's attempts to control the position.
Dolaev is refusing to be controlled, as Aumkatongchiangmai sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dolaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev stalling against the cage.
Dolaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aumkatongchiangmai's efforts to push away.
Dolaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dolaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dolaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dolaev gets underhooks to prevent Aumkatongchiangmai's takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai jumps guard but Dolaev stands there with Aumkatongchiangmai around his waist. Aumkatongchiangmai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dolaev lands a shot to the body.
Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dolaev is aware though and is defending well.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to strike off his back.
Dolaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolaev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dolaev gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolaev taking a breather.
Aumkatongchiangmai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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 Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in and grabs Dolaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes down on Aumkatongchiangmai's head and hops out.
Aumkatongchiangmai darts in looking for a takedown but Dolaev gets double underhooks and turns Aumkatongchiangmai into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the head kick by Dolaev.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dolaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dolaev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dolaev manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolaev wants to control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him busy.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dolaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to maintain the position but Dolaev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolaev defends well.
Aumkatongchiangmai has his foot on Dolaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolaev works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a triangle but Dolaev pushes his legs off easily.
Dolaev stands and steps away. Aumkatongchiangmai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dolaev moves into the clinch.
Dolaev manages to pull guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to control from the top but Dolaev keeps moving.
Aumkatongchiangmai postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dolaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aumkatongchiangmai throwing strikes but missing.
Aumkatongchiangmai is fighting to break Dolaev's control of his arms but Dolaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dolaev is looking for a triangle here but Aumkatongchiangmai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dolaev trying to control but Aumkatongchiangmai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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.
Dolaev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Aumkatongchiangmai.
A lull in the action here.
Dolaev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aumkatongchiangmai's arms.
Dolaev can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rasul Dolaev.
I think Aumkatongchiangmai 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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