PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrado Headbenze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Headbenze
vs
Askhat Kariebatonov

190 cm
24
218 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

205 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conrado Headbenze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Headbenze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Headbenze postures up.

Headbenze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kariebatonov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Headbenze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Headbenze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Headbenze working away.

Headbenze stands up.
Kariebatonov thuds his shin into the meat of Headbenze's side.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kariebatonov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Kariebatonov lands but Headbenze takes it in his stride.
Kariebatonov connects with a high kick.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick. Headbenze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Headbenze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Headbenze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kariebatonov controls his leg.
Kariebatonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Headbenze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Headbenze is breathing heavily.
Headbenze is looking to take a break and control but Kariebatonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kariebatonov gets back to full guard.
Headbenze is looking to stand up but Kariebatonov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kariebatonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headbenze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kariebatonov tries to strike from the bottom.
Kariebatonov is trying to control the position but Headbenze postures up.
Headbenze won't allow Kariebatonov to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Headbenze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov pushes Headbenze away with a front kick.

Kariebatonov moves into the clinch.
Kariebatonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kariebatonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Headbenze.
Kariebatonov stops a takedown attempt from Headbenze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kariebatonov successfully pulls guard.
Kariebatonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Headbenze wants to control from the top but Kariebatonov keeps moving.

Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kariebatonov striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze preventing the sweep.
Headbenze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kariebatonov is keeping the position for now.
Headbenze forces his way into half guard.
Headbenze prevents Kariebatonov from improving his position.
Headbenze is thwarting Kariebatonov's attempts to control the position.

Headbenze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kariebatonov is just riding it out for now. Headbenze eventually gives up the hold.
Kariebatonov is staying active underneath Headbenze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kariebatonov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kariebatonov moves into full guard.

Headbenze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kariebatonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kariebatonov striking off his back but it's not causing Headbenze any problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headbenze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kariebatonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Headbenze has managed to get both his arms back between Kariebatonov's legs - danger averted.

Headbenze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headbenze 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.

A close round but Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Headbenze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kariebatonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Headbenze.
Kariebatonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kariebatonov has closed the distance and engaged Headbenze in a clinch.
Kariebatonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Headbenze tries for a takedown but Kariebatonov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kariebatonov is pressed up against the cage. Headbenze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kariebatonov down to the mat. Kariebatonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kariebatonov throws a sloppy head kick and Headbenze moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Headbenze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kariebatonov's waist but Kariebatonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Headbenze off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.

Kariebatonov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kariebatonov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kariebatonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kariebatonov punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kariebatonov is going olschool here, as he tries to force Headbenze to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Headbenze shrugs it off.
Headbenze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Kariebatonov is looking for a kimura but Headbenze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kariebatonov to get the leverage.

Headbenze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kariebatonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Headbenze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kariebatonov defends it nicely.
Headbenze fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Headbenze is defended easily by Kariebatonov.
Headbenze avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Kariebatonov tries for a takedown but Headbenze circles away easily

and Headbenze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kariebatonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Headbenze is working for takedown but Kariebatonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Headbenze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kariebatonov stops a takedown attempt from Headbenze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kariebatonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Headbenze looking for a takedown.
Headbenze changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kariebatonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov shoots and misses

and Headbenze counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kariebatonov's guard now.

Kariebatonov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Headbenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Headbenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Headbenze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kariebatonov, up you get!

Kariebatonov scores with a takedown into Headbenze's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headbenze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Headbenze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Headbenze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Headbenze working for a triangle but Kariebatonov defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kariebatonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kariebatonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Headbenze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Headbenze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kariebatonov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrado Headbenze dominated that second round.
That's time! Headbenze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Headbenze dives in and grabs Kariebatonov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov pushes down on Headbenze's head and hops out.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Headbenze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Headbenze shoots for a takedown but Kariebatonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Headbenze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kariebatonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headbenze blocks a head kick by Kariebatonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kariebatonov lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.
Headbenze keeps the fight on the outside.

Headbenze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kariebatonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Headbenze working away.
Kariebatonov regains half guard.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Headbenze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Headbenze is looking to take a break and control but Kariebatonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kariebatonov trying to control from the bottom.

Headbenze is working for a kimura but Kariebatonov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kariebatonov tries to get to full guard but Headbenze has control of the leg.

Headbenze stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

Headbenze tries for a kimura but Kariebatonov is defending well.

Headbenze stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Headbenze shoots in for a takedown but Kariebatonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrado Headbenze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headbenze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kariebatonov misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kariebatonov as Headbenze shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headbenze fails with the takedown.
Kariebatonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Headbenze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Headbenze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headbenze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Headbenze shoots in for a takedown but Kariebatonov shows good takedown defense.
A head kick from Kariebatonov lands but Headbenze takes it in his stride.
Kariebatonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Kariebatonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kariebatonov fails with an attempt to clinch.

Headbenze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Headbenze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kariebatonov tries to get to full guard but Headbenze has control of the leg.
Headbenze passes to full mount!
Kariebatonov is looking to improve his position but Headbenze isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrado Headbenze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Headbenze 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrado Headbenze!