PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirlo Ribeiro 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You've Lost Your Mind by Nocturnal. Mack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fed Up - House of Pain/Guru. Bernard Mack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hirlo Ribeiro
vs
Mack

192 cm
20
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Death Before Dishonor - FOR SALE!

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Mack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mack looks to land a combination but Hirlo Ribeiro avoids it well.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Mack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hirlo Ribeiro defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mack lands a nice short elbow.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirlo Ribeiro is pressing down on Mack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack postures up in Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard and throws a big left but Hirlo Ribeiro blocks it.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.
Mack throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is pushing down on Hirlo Ribeiro 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirlo Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hirlo Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack is looking to stand up but Hirlo Ribeiro won't let him.
Mack works over Hirlo Ribeiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Mack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mack lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mack working some strikes from top position.
Mack connects with a couple of short punches.
Mack working some strikes from top position.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hirlo Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hirlo Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Mack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hirlo Ribeiro 's head.
Mack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
Mack is pushing down on Hirlo Ribeiro 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirlo Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack thows a huge punch but Hirlo Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
Mack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hirlo Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Mack working over Hirlo Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Hirlo Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hirlo Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Mack is looking to advance position but Hirlo Ribeiro won't allow it.
Mack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to pass to full mount but Hirlo Ribeiro defends it.
Mack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mack prevents Hirlo Ribeiro from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mack lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hirlo Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Mack is nestled in close to Hirlo Ribeiro , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Mack is going to stand back up.
Hirlo Ribeiro moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mack stands and throws Hirlo Ribeiro 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hirlo Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hirlo Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mack is in close to Hirlo Ribeiro 's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mack landing with the ground and pound.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.

Hirlo Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.
Mack chips away with some ground and pound.
Mack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirlo Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bernard Mack has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Hirlo Ribeiro working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Mack passes into half guard.
Mack wants to stand but Hirlo Ribeiro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mack working Hirlo Ribeiro over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mack there.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to pass the guard but Hirlo Ribeiro defending well.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hirlo Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Mack has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hirlo Ribeiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Mack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hirlo Ribeiro ?
Hirlo Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro is in a horrible position here. Mack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hirlo Ribeiro 's face.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Mack maintains control.
Mack is landing with some decent strikes but Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hirlo Ribeiro ?
Hirlo Ribeiro regains half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mack works over Hirlo Ribeiro with some ground and pound from guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Mack.
Mack with the ground and pound from mount.
Hirlo Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Mack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hirlo Ribeiro ?
Mack prevents Hirlo Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Hirlo Ribeiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mack.
Mack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Mack.
Hirlo Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mack lands a big shot there that rocks Hirlo Ribeiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mack lands a nice shot to the head.
Hirlo Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Mack landing shots from mount.
Mack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hirlo Ribeiro ?
Mack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hirlo Ribeiro hang on?
Hirlo Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Mack working Hirlo Ribeiro over with strikes here.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro regains half guard.
Mack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hirlo Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mack stacks Hirlo Ribeiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mack!
Mack working the ground and pound.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro regains half guard.
Mack slips a nice elbow through Hirlo Ribeiro 's hands, connecting with Hirlo Ribeiro 's forehead.
Mack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hirlo Ribeiro taking some punishment here, with Mack in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back!
Mack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hirlo Ribeiro is hanging on to Mack's back as he tries to escape.

Hirlo Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Mack is trying to shake Hirlo Ribeiro off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hirlo Ribeiro won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Mack falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Mack fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirlo Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Mack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hirlo Ribeiro is standing up over Mack. Mack looks to escape but Hirlo Ribeiro dives into side control.

Hirlo Ribeiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hirlo Ribeiro but great work by Mack.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mack working the ground and pound but Hirlo Ribeiro is defending the strikes.
Mack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hirlo Ribeiro regains half guard, as Mack was trying to land strikes.
Mack missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mack throwing shots but Hirlo Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Mack prevents Hirlo Ribeiro from improving his position.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Hirlo Ribeiro is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hirlo Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mack 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Mack!