PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Akishev (ranked 4650 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3633 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.

Akishev
vs
Aumkatongchiangmai

178 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 3 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Akishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akishev misses with a combination
and Akishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aumkatongchiangmai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akishev.
Akishev moves out of range of the body kick.
Akishev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aumkatongchiangmai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Akishev backs off Aumkatongchiangmai throws a huge counter combo but Akishev manages to avoid it all.
Akishev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Akishev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akishev 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 Akishev off to one side.

Aumkatongchiangmai clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akishev's efforts to push away.

Akishev breaks the clinch.
Akishev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aumkatongchiangmai defends well and Akishev ends up having to push Aumkatongchiangmai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akishev has closed the distance and engaged Aumkatongchiangmai in a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai goes for a takedown attempt but Akishev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai doesn't manage to clinch there - Akishev circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice looking combination but Akishev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akishev stuffs the takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai. Aumkatongchiangmai gets slowly back to his feet.
Akishev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akishev.
Akishev blocks a head kick by Aumkatongchiangmai.
A little feinted left hand from Akishev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akishev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
Akishev shoots in for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Akishev as Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akishev shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but Akishev 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 wants to counter with a clinch but Akishev pushes him away.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akishev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Aumkatongchiangmai takes the fight into the clinch.

Akishev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akishev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Akishev with that takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai slaps away a takedown attempt from Akishev, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akishev is breathing heavily.
Akishev moves in looking to clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him off.
Akishev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akishev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai feints the counter takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akishev tries to clinch up.
Akishev shoots in but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akishev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akishev shoots in and drives through. Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
Akishev tries to clinch there but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away.
Akishev misses with a body shot.
Akishev misses with a takedown
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a solid body kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akishev.

Aumkatongchiangmai takes the fight into the clinch.
Akishev tries to work over Aumkatongchiangmai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akishev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akishev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai prevents it.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aumkatongchiangmai gets a clinch.
Akishev gets underhooks to prevent Aumkatongchiangmai's takedown attempt.
Akishev is trying to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.
Akishev jumps guard but Aumkatongchiangmai stands there with Akishev around his waist. Akishev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Akishev struggles to land a body shot inside as Aumkatongchiangmai controls his hands.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to score a body lock takedown but Akishev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akishev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Akishev. 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.
Akishev has Aumkatongchiangmai pushed against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents a takedown attempt there.

Aumkatongchiangmai breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai is defended easily by Akishev.
Akishev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akishev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
Akishev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akishev defends it nicely.
Aumkatongchiangmai goes for a double leg but Akishev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akishev continues to drive forward.
Aumkatongchiangmai is breathing heavily.

Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aumkatongchiangmai showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akishev is looking to improve his position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take a break and control but Akishev 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.
Akishev is trying to get back to full guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is thwarting Akishev's attempts to control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents Akishev from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akishev is trying to stand up here but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling him well.
Akishev is looking to control Aumkatongchiangmai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akishev avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akishev 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 Akishev off to one side.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a wild body kick that Akishev sees coming a mile off.
Akishev tries to counter with a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai is quick to defend against it.
Aumkatongchiangmai leaves Akishev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a takedown attempt - Akishev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akishev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aumkatongchiangmai swivels and escapes.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akishev swings for the body but Aumkatongchiangmai moves out of range.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to counter with a clinch but Akishev pushes him away.
Aumkatongchiangmai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akishev fails to land the takedown.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Aumkatongchiangmai takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akishev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aumkatongchiangmai shoots for a takedown but Akishev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akishev feinted with a counter takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai slaps away a takedown attempt from Akishev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akishev tries to clinch up but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away and keeps his distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in for a single leg takedown but Akishev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Aumkatongchiangmai, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aslan Akishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akishev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akishev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Aumkatongchiangmai drives through and clinches with Akishev against the cage.
Akishev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Aumkatongchiangmai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Akishev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aumkatongchiangmai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to control Akishev's posture but Akishev avoids it.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aumkatongchiangmai slows the pace down in half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to take a breather but Akishev is having none of it.
Akishev wants to get back to full guard.
Akishev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aumkatongchiangmai is working away from the top position though.
Aumkatongchiangmai content to control rather than advance.
Akishev wants to get back to full guard but Aumkatongchiangmai has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Aumkatongchiangmai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akishev has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akishev trying to control the position but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to sink in the hooks.

Aumkatongchiangmai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Akishev trying to control but not successfully.
Aumkatongchiangmai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Akishev's body.
Akishev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aumkatongchiangmai's guard. Nice work there by Akishev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aumkatongchiangmai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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