PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Dolaev (ranked 25056 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bekbulat Kamchybekov (ranked 2989 p4p, 331 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dolaev
vs
Kamchybekov

178 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 15 - 1

181 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasul Dolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bekbulat Kamchybekov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamchybekov.
Dolaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dolaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamchybekov circles away.
Kamchybekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dolaev.

Kamchybekov forces Dolaev back against the cage and clinches.

Kamchybekov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamchybekov misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Kamchybekov as Dolaev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Dolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamchybekov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamchybekov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dolaev instigates a clinch.
Dolaev tries to pull guard but Kamchybekov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamchybekov can't find room to land a body shot as Dolaev controls the action.
Kamchybekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamchybekov tries to throw a body punch but Dolaev avoids it by throwing Kamchybekov back against the cage.
Kamchybekov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dolaev.

Kamchybekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kamchybekov clinches.

Kamchybekov breaks from the clinch.

Kamchybekov clinches.
Kamchybekov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dolaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamchybekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kamchybekov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dolaev gets tackled into the cage by Kamchybekov. Kamchybekov maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dolaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dolaev prevents a body shot from Kamchybekov.
Kamchybekov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dolaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamchybekov to keep the fight standing.

Kamchybekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Kamchybekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dolaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamchybekov throwing shots but Dolaev is blocking nicely.
Dolaev has hold of Kamchybekov's hands but Kamchybekov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamchybekov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dolaev trying to control from the bottom.
Dolaev regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamchybekov is in close to Dolaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamchybekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolaev is keeping the position for now.
Kamchybekov is working Dolaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dolaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamchybekov.
Dolaev pulls Kamchybekov in close to prevent any damage.
Dolaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamchybekov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kamchybekov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamchybekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dolaev has momentary wrist control but Kamchybekov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dolaev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamchybekov lands a couple of digs.
Kamchybekov is in close to Dolaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamchybekov is in close to Dolaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamchybekov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamchybekov throws an elbow that misses. Dolaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamchybekov's guard. Nice move by Dolaev!

Kamchybekov is looking for a triangle but Dolaev pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamchybekov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kamchybekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dolaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dolaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dolaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bekbulat Kamchybekov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kamchybekov misses with a double jab
enabling Dolaev to counter with a crisp jab.

Kamchybekov rushes Dolaev and presses him up against the cage.
Kamchybekov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dolaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dolaev managing to block the knees to the body from Kamchybekov.

Dolaev drags the fight down to the ground.
Dolaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dolaev tries to get out of the position.
Kamchybekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dolaev controls Kamchybekov momentarily but Kamchybekov frees himself.
Kamchybekov landing some decent shots from guard.

Dolaev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kamchybekov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolaev trying to stall but Kamchybekov improves his position.

Dolaev breaks the clinch.
Dolaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Kamchybekov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dolaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamchybekov moves in looking to clinch but Dolaev pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamchybekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamchybekov with a poor takedown
and Dolaev counters with a left to the body.
Kamchybekov throws a hook but Dolaev blocks it.
Dolaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamchybekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dolaev tries to avoid it but Kamchybekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dolaev to the ground. Dolaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasul Dolaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bekbulat Kamchybekov.
Dolaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dolaev.
Kamchybekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kamchybekov darts in and clinches Dolaev up against the cage.

Kamchybekov breaks the clinch.
Bekbulat Kamchybekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dolaev tests Kamchybekov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamchybekov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dolaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dolaev is looking to score with low kicks.

Kamchybekov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dolaev pushes Kamchybekov off and gets back to his feet.
Rasul Dolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamchybekov keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamchybekov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolaev, which made it look bad.
Kamchybekov tries to bum rush Dolaev with a series of wild strikes but Dolaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamchybekov has a takedown stuffed.
Kamchybekov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev wants to clinch.
Dolaev shoots in but no luck this time.
Dolaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dolaev closes the distance and clinches up with Kamchybekov, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes Kamchybekov against the cage but Kamchybekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamchybekov dives in and grabs Dolaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes down on Kamchybekov's head and hops out.
Dolaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamchybekov defends well and Dolaev ends up having to push Kamchybekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamchybekov shoots in and drives through. Dolaev sprawls well.
Dolaev fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kamchybekov gets caught napping as Dolaev dives in and scores a takedown. Kamchybekov manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov has his foot on Dolaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolaev works his way back into a safe position though.

Kamchybekov looking for a guillotine here but Dolaev defends easily.
Kamchybekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolaev controls the pace.

Kamchybekov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dolaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kamchybekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kamchybekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolaev defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasul Dolaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dolaev closes the distance and clinches up with Kamchybekov, looking for a takedown. Dolaev pushes Kamchybekov against the cage but Kamchybekov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kamchybekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dolaev defends well and Kamchybekov ends up having to push Dolaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dolaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamchybekov avoids it really well and circles away.

Kamchybekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dolaev sprawls well initially but Kamchybekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dolaev has one foot on Kamchybekov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dolaev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamchybekov stops a takedown attempt from Dolaev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasul Dolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamchybekov trying to land knees to the body.
Kamchybekov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dolaev avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kamchybekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kamchybekov clinches.
Dolaev is trying to pull guard but Kamchybekov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamchybekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamchybekov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dolaev stalling in the clinch but Kamchybekov improves position.

Kamchybekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamchybekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dolaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kamchybekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dolaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamchybekov backs up against the cage.
Kamchybekov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamchybekov wants it to stay on the feet.
Dolaev looks for a takedown but Kamchybekov sprawls well.
Kamchybekov moves in looking to clinch but Dolaev pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kamchybekov showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kamchybekov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dolaev controlling the position for now.
Kamchybekov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kamchybekov lands with a punch from half guard.
Dolaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamchybekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamchybekov winds up and cracks Dolaev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamchybekov prevents Dolaev from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolaev trying to control here.
Kamchybekov slips a nice elbow through Dolaev's hands, connecting with Dolaev's forehead.
Kamchybekov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamchybekov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamchybekov lands strikes from half guard.
Kamchybekov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kamchybekov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamchybekov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kamchybekov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dolaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dolaev.

Dolaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamchybekov defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kamchybekov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamchybekov postures up and lands a big shot to Dolaev's brow.

Dolaev has his foot on Kamchybekov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamchybekov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamchybekov landing with the ground and pound.
Kamchybekov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kamchybekov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamchybekov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kamchybekov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kamchybekov lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bekbulat Kamchybekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamchybekov 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bekbulat Kamchybekov!