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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Richardson (ranked 3764 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3039 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson tries for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Aumkatongchiangmai scores with a head kick.
Richardson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aumkatongchiangmai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richardson.
Aumkatongchiangmai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richardson.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai looking to control.
Aumkatongchiangmai pulls Richardson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aumkatongchiangmai is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Aumkatongchiangmai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Aumkatongchiangmai works his way into side control.
Richardson is not content to let Aumkatongchiangmai control the position.
That's two 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.
Richardson is trying to escape the position but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aumkatongchiangmai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is looking to reverse the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richardson is not content to let Aumkatongchiangmai control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to stand but Richardson is controlling his head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai slaps away a takedown attempt from Richardson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aumkatongchiangmai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aumkatongchiangmai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richardson is aware though and is defending well.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet but Richardson is in a dominant position and won't allow 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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Richardson lands a front kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aumkatongchiangmai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richardson counters with a two punch combo.
Richardson dives in for a single leg takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai scores with a one two! Richardson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richardson is rocked!
Aumkatongchiangmai moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aumkatongchiangmai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aumkatongchiangmai off to one side.
Tommy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch but Richardson is avoiding it.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids them all with ease.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Richardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai fakes the leg kick and cracks Richardson in the body.
Aumkatongchiangmai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Aumkatongchiangmai connects with a body shot.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Aumkatongchiangmai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in and drives through. Richardson sprawls well.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aumkatongchiangmai off to one side.
Richardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Richardson looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks from the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Aumkatongchiangmai tries to get set, Richardson tries to push him back and clinch up but Aumkatongchiangmai manages to avoid the attempt.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in for a single leg takedown but Richardson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Richardson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richardson avoids it really well and circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
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 Tommy Richardson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Richardson after a bit of a struggle.
Richardson 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.
Richardson looking for a guillotine here but Aumkatongchiangmai defends easily.
Aumkatongchiangmai postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aumkatongchiangmai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai landing some decent shots from guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richardson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aumkatongchiangmai is now in half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai content to control rather than advance.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to stand and escape but Richardson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aumkatongchiangmai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Aumkatongchiangmai persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tommy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Aumkatongchiangmai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aumkatongchiangmai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aumkatongchiangmai off to one side.
Aumkatongchiangmai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richardson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aumkatongchiangmai as he jumps to the side.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a counter combo.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Aumkatongchiangmai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richardson will feel that in the morning.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aumkatongchiangmai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents Richardson from escaping the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aumkatongchiangmai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aumkatongchiangmai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
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