PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 3327 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bekbulat Kamchybekov (ranked 3797 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aumkatongchiangmai
vs
Kamchybekov

173 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 2

181 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bekbulat Kamchybekov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aumkatongchiangmai tries to keep at a distance but Kamchybekov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kamchybekov decides to pull guard.
Kamchybekov managing to control the position.
Kamchybekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control but Kamchybekov is working from the bottom.
Kamchybekov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai wanted to stand there but Kamchybekov had control of the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamchybekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai stopping the sweep attempt from Kamchybekov.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kamchybekov controlling Aumkatongchiangmai's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamchybekov circles away.

Kamchybekov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aumkatongchiangmai quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamchybekov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai punching from the bottom.
Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow Kamchybekov to pass to mount.

Aumkatongchiangmai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamchybekov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamchybekov is looking to take a break and control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamchybekov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kamchybekov rushes Aumkatongchiangmai and presses him up against the cage.
Kamchybekov jumps guard but Aumkatongchiangmai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Kamchybekov breaks from the clinch.

Kamchybekov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aumkatongchiangmai did well to prevent Kamchybekov getting side control.
Kamchybekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamchybekov wants to control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him busy.
Kamchybekov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to maintain the position but Kamchybekov is very close to passing his half guard.

Kamchybekov is working for a kimura but Aumkatongchiangmai is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to maintain the position but Kamchybekov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamchybekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aumkatongchiangmai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamchybekov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bekbulat Kamchybekov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl but Kamchybekov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Aumkatongchiangmai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamchybekov prevents Aumkatongchiangmai from improving his position.
Kamchybekov is looking to take a break and control but Aumkatongchiangmai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to get to full guard.
Kamchybekov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamchybekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aumkatongchiangmai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamchybekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Aumkatongchiangmai is retaining full guard.
Kamchybekov wants to control from the top but Aumkatongchiangmai keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamchybekov throws a looping overhand right but Aumkatongchiangmai ducks down to avoid it.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamchybekov defends it nicely.

Kamchybekov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai is staying active underneath Kamchybekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aumkatongchiangmai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamchybekov is working away from the top position though.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet.
Kamchybekov slows the pace down in half guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to get to full guard but Kamchybekov has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Aumkatongchiangmai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamchybekov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamchybekov's back!
Kamchybekov tries to escape but Aumkatongchiangmai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai is not going to allow Kamchybekov to sit and survive in this position.
Aumkatongchiangmai keeps control of the position as Kamchybekov tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Kamchybekov right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamchybekov keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aumkatongchiangmai moves in looking to clinch but Kamchybekov pushes him off.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Kamchybekov moves out of range.

Kamchybekov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aumkatongchiangmai's guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Aumkatongchiangmai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamchybekov trying to move into half guard but instead Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to sweep!

Kamchybekov controls Aumkatongchiangmai momentarily but Aumkatongchiangmai frees himself.
Kamchybekov wants to stand and escape but Aumkatongchiangmai is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kamchybekov.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take a break and control but Kamchybekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aumkatongchiangmai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kamchybekov's head.
Kamchybekov controlling the position for now.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to full guard but Aumkatongchiangmai has passed into side control.
Kamchybekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamchybekov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling him well.

That's two 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.
Kamchybekov trying his best to control but Aumkatongchiangmai has mounted him.
Kamchybekov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kamchybekov is looking to get to half guard.
Kamchybekov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kamchybekov wants to hold on but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away.
Kamchybekov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamchybekov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov is squirming around, avoiding Aumkatongchiangmai's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamchybekov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamchybekov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aumkatongchiangmai tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kamchybekov tries to reverse the position but Aumkatongchiangmai maintains control.
Kamchybekov tries to hold on but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away.
Aumkatongchiangmai unloads with some shots from mount but Kamchybekov bucks and avoids them well.
Kamchybekov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aumkatongchiangmai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov is desperately trying to improve his position but Aumkatongchiangmai has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamchybekov is still trying to improve position.
Aumkatongchiangmai looking to finish with strikes here!
Kamchybekov is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamchybekov wants to hold on but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!