PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai (ranked 2843 p4p, 303 weight class) and Leon Pablo Sanchez (ranked 7400 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Aumkatongchiangmai
vs
Pablo Sanchez

173 cm
26
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 3

175 cm
26
156 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 3, fighting out of New York, Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Pablo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Aumkatongchiangmai backing up. Aumkatongchiangmai nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez 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.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aumkatongchiangmai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aumkatongchiangmai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez has Aumkatongchiangmai pressed against the cage, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Aumkatongchiangmai manages to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez 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 Sanchez off to one side.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.

Aumkatongchiangmai rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.

Sanchez jumps into guard, dragging Aumkatongchiangmai to the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanchez pulls Aumkatongchiangmai in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aumkatongchiangmai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aumkatongchiangmai wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aumkatongchiangmai is aware though and is defending well.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Aumkatongchiangmai's ribs.

Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aumkatongchiangmai on his heels. He'll look to pass Aumkatongchiangmai's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aumkatongchiangmai keeps working.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet.

Sanchez stands up out of the half guard.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that half lands.
Aumkatongchiangmai moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it with no problem.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez works over Aumkatongchiangmai's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Aumkatongchiangmai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Aumkatongchiangmai 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.

Leon Pablo Sanchez 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a wild combination.

Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez stops Aumkatongchiangmai from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to kick Sanchez off in order to stand up. Sanchez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Aumkatongchiangmai blocks the move with his legs.
Aumkatongchiangmai is being controlled here.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez just content to control the position.

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.

Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up.
Aumkatongchiangmai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanchez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Sanchez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aumkatongchiangmai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez takes his back!

Sanchez working for the choke.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aumkatongchiangmai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sanchez's arms.
Sanchez controls the action.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aumkatongchiangmai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aumkatongchiangmai for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Pablo Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Aumkatongchiangmai backpedaling.

Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez prevents Aumkatongchiangmai from breaking the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Aumkatongchiangmai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai can't break the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Aumkatongchiangmai with a nice body shot.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez has Aumkatongchiangmai pressed against the cage, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez has Aumkatongchiangmai pressed against the cage, preventing Aumkatongchiangmai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break free.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai defends it nicely.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick by Aumkatongchiangmai misses
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Aumkatongchiangmai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a nice head kick!
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aumkatongchiangmai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leon Pablo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aumkatongchiangmai sets himself, and Sanchez steps forward looking for the clinch! Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it this time.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.

Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez prevents Aumkatongchiangmai from breaking the clinch.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aumkatongchiangmai has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Aumkatongchiangmai wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.

Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aumkatongchiangmai pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.

Sanchez stands up and beckons Aumkatongchiangmai to join him on the feet.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aumkatongchiangmai to the ground. Aumkatongchiangmai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to clinch.
Sanchez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aumkatongchiangmai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Pablo Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aumkatongchiangmai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Pablo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Pablo Sanchez!