PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Hide Your Tears. Ribeiro has chosen Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hart
vs
Ribeiro

180 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.

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

Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well.

Ribeiro tries for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Hart wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribeiro's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart controlling the position well.
Ribeiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hart.

Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hart is trying to control the position but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribeiro scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribeiro thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Ribeiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribeiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro prevents Hart from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hart looking for submissions off his back.

Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!

Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Hart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hart is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hart is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Hart trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets full guard.

Hart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro!
Hart wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Hart blocks the move with his legs.
Hart struggling a bit here.
Marcelo Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but Hart sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ribeiro's guard.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro looking to control.

Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Hart throws a big elbow that misses.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hart gets to his feet. Ribeiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hart shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.
Ribeiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart rushes Ribeiro and presses him up against the cage.

Hart lands a takedown into guard.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hartis looking to pass into half guard but Ribeiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ribeiro is in guard.
Hart keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro cracks Hart with a solid left hand.
Hart is trying to control the position but Ribeiro postures up.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.

Hart working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ribeiro 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hart dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hart throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hart as he jumps to the side.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Hart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribeiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro with a poor takedown

and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daniel Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Ribeiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Hart from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.

Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Hart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hart wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.

Hart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Ribeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Hart is having none of it.
Hart tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart!
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.

Hart stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Hart.
I think Hart 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hart!
Post fight, Daniel Hart stared into the camera and said 'Marcelo's eyes are bigger than his stomach; I took great pleasure in shutting that big mouth of his. Thanks to all my fans who support me.'.