PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Badreddine Hawasleh (ranked 4822 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydarbek Kamchybekov (ranked 5948 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.

Hawasleh
vs
Kamchybekov

193 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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, Badreddine Hawasleh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aydarbek Kamchybekov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawasleh wants to clinch up but Kamchybekov keeps it at a distance.
Kamchybekov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawasleh tries to clinch up but Kamchybekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamchybekov fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kamchybekov misses.

Hawasleh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawasleh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kamchybekov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kamchybekov misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamchybekov works over Hawasleh's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Badreddine Hawasleh has been cut.
Aydarbek Kamchybekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamchybekov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawasleh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamchybekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kamchybekov misses.
Hawasleh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamchybekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamchybekov throws a counter combo.
Kamchybekov misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Kamchybekov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawasleh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawasleh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hawasleh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamchybekov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hawasleh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hawasleh tries to control but Kamchybekov wriggling away.
Kamchybekov tries to buck Hawasleh off but he can't manage it.
Hawasleh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov bucks Hawasleh off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hawasleh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawasleh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamchybekov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamchybekov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawasleh dodges the punch combination from Kamchybekov.
Kamchybekov tries to bum rush Hawasleh with a series of wild strikes but Hawasleh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawasleh tries to counter by clinching up but Kamchybekov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamchybekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawasleh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Kamchybekov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawasleh looks to land a combination. Kamchybekov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hawasleh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamchybekov was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawasleh finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kamchybekov kicks Hawasleh off and gets to his feet.

Hawasleh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamchybekov did well to prevent Hawasleh getting side control.

Kamchybekov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hawasleh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hawasleh is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov tries to break free but Hawasleh pushes him back against the cage.
Kamchybekov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kamchybekov manages to break the clinch.
Kamchybekov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamchybekov misses with a double jab.
Hawasleh is looking to clinch.
Hawasleh is looking to clinch.
Kamchybekov throws a right hand that Hawasleh ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawasleh also avoids with ease.
Hawasleh tries to counter with a takedown but Kamchybekov is quick to defend against it.
Kamchybekov misses with a hook. Hawasleh ducked under it nicely.

Hawasleh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawasleh wants to stand but Kamchybekov is controlling his arm.
Hawasleh is looking to take a break and control but Kamchybekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kamchybekov throws Hawasleh to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kamchybekov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawasleh.

Hawasleh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kamchybekov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hawasleh is on him like a limpet, forcing Kamchybekov back against the cage.
Hawasleh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamchybekov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hawasleh tightens his grip and picks Kamchybekov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamchybekov manages to land in guard.

Kamchybekov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hawasleh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawasleh won't allow it.

Hawasleh lands a takedown into guard.

Kamchybekov kicks Hawasleh off and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamchybekov misses with a double jab.
Kamchybekov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamchybekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawasleh circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aydarbek Kamchybekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badreddine Hawasleh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hawasleh fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Hawasleh backs off Kamchybekov throws a huge counter combo but Hawasleh manages to avoid it all.
Kamchybekov throws a right and a left that Hawasleh avoids nicely.
Kamchybekov misses with a double jab.
Kamchybekov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawasleh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aydarbek Kamchybekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hawasleh drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kamchybekov pushes Hawasleh off and gets back to his feet.
Kamchybekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamchybekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawasleh wants to clinch.
Kamchybekov swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kamchybekov does no damage.
Hawasleh is looking to clinch.
Kamchybekov is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawasleh.

Kamchybekov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamchybekov throws the left hand but Hawasleh avoids the punch easily.
Hawasleh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamchybekov misses with an uppercut. Hawasleh saw that one coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawasleh.
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 is looking to get back to his feet here but Hawasleh is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kamchybekov's back.
Kamchybekov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawasleh tightening his grip on Kamchybekov, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kamchybekov manages to stand up with Hawasleh still on his back. Eventually Hawasleh drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hawasleh tries to clinch there but Kamchybekov circles away.
Kamchybekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawasleh slips a jab and a cross from Kamchybekov.
Kamchybekov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamchybekov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawasleh counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Hawasleh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawasleh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hawasleh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hawasleh moves in looking to clinch but Kamchybekov pushes him off.
Kamchybekov lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawasleh throws a nice looking combination but Kamchybekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Kamchybekov.

Hawasleh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamchybekov is trying to defend but Hawasleh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kamchybekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawasleh circles away quickly and effectively.

Hawasleh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Kamchybekov sneaks out the side door and pushes Hawasleh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kamchybekov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamchybekov throws a right and a left that Hawasleh avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawasleh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawasleh tries to clinch but Kamchybekov moves out of range.
Kamchybekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hawasleh feints and as Kamchybekov raises his hands in defense, Hawasleh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov wants to stand and escape but Hawasleh is having none of it.
Aydarbek Kamchybekov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kamchybekov pushes Hawasleh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hawasleh misses with a wild combination.
Kamchybekov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Hawasleh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamchybekov was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawasleh finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kamchybekov pushes Hawasleh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badreddine Hawasleh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawasleh drops his hands momentarily and Kamchybekov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamchybekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawasleh circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aydarbek Kamchybekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Badreddine Hawasleh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hawasleh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamchybekov is trying to defend but Hawasleh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kamchybekov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hawasleh is on him like a limpet, forcing Kamchybekov back against the cage.

Hawasleh jumps guard and drags Kamchybekov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kamchybekov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Kamchybekov. Those never looked like landing.

Kamchybekov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Kamchybekov kicks Hawasleh off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamchybekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawasleh circles away quickly and effectively.

Hawasleh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kamchybekov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kamchybekov throws a nice looking combination but Hawasleh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamchybekov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hawasleh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamchybekov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kamchybekov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hawasleh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamchybekov keeps working.
Kamchybekov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawasleh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kamchybekov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kamchybekov throws a nice looking combination but Hawasleh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamchybekov misses with a two punch combination.

Hawasleh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawasleh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawasleh wants to control from the top but Kamchybekov keeps moving.
Hawasleh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kamchybekov has his feet on Hawasleh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kamchybekov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamchybekov throws a series of punches but Hawasleh moves out of range.
Hawasleh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamchybekov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hawasleh gets a double leg takedown into Kamchybekov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to his feet but Hawasleh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kamchybekov kicks Hawasleh off and gets to his feet.

Hawasleh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawasleh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kamchybekov sneaks out the side door and pushes Hawasleh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hawasleh wants to clinch up but Kamchybekov keeps it at a distance.
Kamchybekov scores with a punch to the head.
Kamchybekov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawasleh attempts a counter takedown but Kamchybekov avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamchybekov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hawasleh takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamchybekov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kamchybekov manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov throws a series of punches but Hawasleh moves out of range.

Hawasleh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kamchybekov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hawasleh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Kamchybekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aydarbek Kamchybekov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamchybekov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hawasleh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kamchybekov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kamchybekov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawasleh misses with a body shot.
Kamchybekov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hawasleh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamchybekov quickly recovers to half guard.

Kamchybekov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Hawasleh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Badreddine Hawasleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aydarbek Kamchybekov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawasleh throwing shots but Kamchybekov is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aydarbek Kamchybekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamchybekov 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydarbek Kamchybekov!
Aydarbek Kamchybekov thanked the fans post fight for their support.