PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Novaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novaes comes to the cage accompanied by Racionais Mc's - Capítulo 4 Versículo 3. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Novaes
vs
Askhat Kariebatonov

187 cm
21
202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Novaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kariebatonov lands with a kick to the temple. Novaes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kariebatonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Novaes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kariebatonov which made him look bad.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick but Novaes moves out of range.

Kariebatonov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kariebatonov showed some decent athleticism there.

Kariebatonov wants to work for an arm triangle but Novaes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kariebatonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Novaes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kariebatonov.
Novaes gets full guard.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.
Novaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kariebatonov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novaes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kariebatonov tries to lock up and control but Novaes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kariebatonov can't escape the position.
Novaes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kariebatonov is looking to escape.
Novaes landing strikes from the mount and Kariebatonov is in trouble!
BOOM! Novaes connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Novaes has control of Kariebatonov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kariebatonov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Novaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kariebatonov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novaes working Kariebatonov over with strikes here.

Novaes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kariebatonov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Novaes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Novaes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kariebatonov is now in Novaes's guard. A big mistake from Novaes there, giving up the dominant position!
Novaes is breathing heavily.

Novaes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kariebatonov defends well.
Novaes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kariebatonov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?

Novaes working for a submission but Kariebatonov is keeping him at bay.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.

Novaes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kariebatonov is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.

Kariebatonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kariebatonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kariebatonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Novaes seems keen to control Kariebatonov's posture.

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.
Novaes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kariebatonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kariebatonov trying to strike off his back.

Kariebatonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Novaes wants to control from the top but Kariebatonov keeps moving.
Novaes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kariebatonov's guard.

Novaes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kariebatonov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Novaes is working away from the top position though.
Kariebatonov landing a few short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Novaes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Novaes fails with the takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Novaes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Novaes avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Bruno Novaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kariebatonov connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Novaes is defended easily by Kariebatonov.
Novaes closes the distance but Kariebatonov moves to the side
and Kariebatonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novaes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Novaes shoots and misses
and Kariebatonov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Novaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novaes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kariebatonov counters with a big head kick but Novaes shrugs it off.
Novaes avoids the head kick by Kariebatonov.
Novaes looks to clinch
and Kariebatonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Novaes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novaes is trying to break the clinch but Kariebatonov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novaes is trying to break free.
Kariebatonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Novaes's face.
Novaes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Novaes wants a takedown but no success here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novaes. Kariebatonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kariebatonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kariebatonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Novaes misses with a takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kariebatonov lands a head kick!
Novaes tries for a takedown but Kariebatonov circles away easily
and Kariebatonov counters with a big head kick but Novaes shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Novaes backs up against the cage.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kariebatonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed
and Kariebatonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Novaes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kariebatonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Novaes in the body.

Kariebatonov clinches.

Kariebatonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novaes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kariebatonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruno Novaes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novaes misses with a takedown attempt
and Kariebatonov counters with a nice body kick.
Kariebatonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novaes's head.
Novaes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kariebatonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Novaes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kariebatonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novaes.
Kariebatonov throws a sloppy head kick and Novaes moves out of range easily.
Kariebatonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed

and Kariebatonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Novaes's guard.
Kariebatonov wants to control from the top but Novaes keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novaes has his foot on Kariebatonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kariebatonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kariebatonov looking to pass the guard.
Bruno Novaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kariebatonov postures up in Novaes's guard and throws a big left but Novaes blocks it.
Kariebatonov wants to control from the top but Novaes keeps moving.
Kariebatonov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novaes keeping moving, preventing Kariebatonov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novaes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kariebatonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kariebatonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novaes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Novaes stopping the sweep attempt from Kariebatonov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Askhat Kariebatonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Novaes with a poor takedown
and Kariebatonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Novaes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Novaes blocks a head kick by Kariebatonov.
Novaes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Novaes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kariebatonov pinned against the cage. Kariebatonov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Novaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Novaes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kariebatonov's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kariebatonov actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kariebatonov has hold of Novaes's hands but Novaes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is keeping busy.
Novaes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kariebatonov is looking to control Novaes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kariebatonov avoid being mounted?
Novaes drops an elbow to the side of Kariebatonov's head.
Novaes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Novaes avoids the attempt from Kariebatonov to control.

Novaes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov can't escape the position.

Kariebatonov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Novaes.
Kariebatonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kariebatonov wants to control but Novaes is having none of it.
Kariebatonov is trying to escape the mount.
Novaes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kariebatonov is looking to escape.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kariebatonov wants to hold on but Novaes pushes him away.
Kariebatonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Novaes. What's that going to do exactly?
Kariebatonov tries to lock up and control but Novaes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Novaes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kariebatonov manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Novaes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kariebatonov is defending well.
Novaes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kariebatonov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novaes decides to stand back up. Novaes steps back and let's Kariebatonov get back to his feet.
No luck for Kariebatonov with that takedown attempt.
Novaes shoots in looking for a takedown. Kariebatonov tries to sprawl out of it but Novaes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kariebatonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novaes has his takedown stuffed

and Kariebatonov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novaes's guard now.
Kariebatonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kariebatonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novaes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kariebatonov chips away with some ground and pound.

Novaes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kariebatonov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Novaes has tightened it up now! Kariebatonov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Novaes!