PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3607 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Bogdanov (ranked 24722 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aumkatongchiangmai
vs
Bogdanov

173 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 2

185 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Blue Moon

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 1 - 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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogdanov.

Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and pushes Bogdanov back into the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is pressed up against the cage. Bogdanov 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.
Bogdanov is looking to clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai is avoiding it.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to counter with a takedown but Bogdanov is quick to defend against it.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Aumkatongchiangmai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogdanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aumkatongchiangmai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch up but Bogdanov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a leg kick which misses Bogdanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogdanov tries to avoid it.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails to land the takedown.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aumkatongchiangmai instigates a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bogdanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bogdanov is trying to break free.
Aumkatongchiangmai is struggling to control the position.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bogdanov stalls.

Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard effortlessly.
Aumkatongchiangmai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aumkatongchiangmai managing to control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aumkatongchiangmai controlling from the top position.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control but Bogdanov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aumkatongchiangmai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aumkatongchiangmai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bogdanov trying to control the position.

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.
Aumkatongchiangmai sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai ducks under a wild hook from Bogdanov.

Aumkatongchiangmai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bogdanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogdanov trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aumkatongchiangmai forces Bogdanov back against the cage and clinches.
Bogdanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogdanov has had enough of the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bogdanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bogdanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aumkatongchiangmai uses from the top position.
Bogdanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aumkatongchiangmai is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bogdanov is not content to let Aumkatongchiangmai control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves into full mount! Bogdanov won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogdanov can do to turn this around?
Aumkatongchiangmai throws some wild stikes that Bogdanov manages to avoid easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bogdanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bogdanov 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.

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

Aumkatongchiangmai stands up from mount. Strange move.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogdanov defends it nicely.

Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Bogdanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogdanov throws an elbow that misses.
Bogdanov is trying to break free.
Aumkatongchiangmai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bogdanov is defending well.
Bogdanov goes for a takedown attempt but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him off.
Bogdanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogdanov pinned against the cage. Bogdanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Bogdanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Aumkatongchiangmai.
Bogdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov tries a head kick but it misses.

Bogdanov has Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to land a front kick but Bogdanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aumkatongchiangmai has a takedown stuffed.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Bogdanov feints and as Aumkatongchiangmai raises his hands in defense, Bogdanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bogdanov shoots for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bogdanov but Bogdanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Bogdanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt - Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bogdanov as he avoids it easily.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogdanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bogdanov clinches.
Aumkatongchiangmai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bogdanov after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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 Bogdanov walks away with a smile on his face. Aumkatongchiangmai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in for a double leg but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aumkatongchiangmai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aumkatongchiangmai swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Aumkatongchiangmai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogdanov shoots in for a double leg but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bogdanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bogdanov pushes Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage in a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bogdanov is defending well.
Bogdanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aumkatongchiangmai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bogdanov after a bit of a struggle.
Bogdanov avoiding damage.

Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Aumkatongchiangmai gets a clinch.

Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to keep Bogdanov in close.

Aumkatongchiangmai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogdanov defends it easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai is adopting a defensive guard.
Bogdanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Aumkatongchiangmai is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai working a defensive guard but Bogdanov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a strike from the bottom.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Bogdanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bogdanov throws a front kick that sends Aumkatongchiangmai stumbling back into the cage.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bogdanov. No joy for Aumkatongchiangmai on that attempt.
Bogdanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bogdanov to the mat! Bogdanov manages to get full guard.
Bogdanov keeping moving, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from controlling successfully.
Bogdanov is trying to keep Aumkatongchiangmai in close.
Igor Bogdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bogdanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aumkatongchiangmai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Bogdanov.
Well Aumkatongchiangmai 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!