PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirlo Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by You've Lost Your Mind by Nocturnal. Kermodian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mark Kermodian enters the cage!

Hirlo Ribeiro
vs
Kermodian

192 cm
23
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition
White Gorilla Nutrition

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 12 - 5 - 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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian leaves Hirlo Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirlo Ribeiro is keen to just control but Kermodian is a slippery customer.
Kermodian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirlo Ribeiro 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirlo Ribeiro 's back!
Kermodian tries to get the hooks in deep but Hirlo Ribeiro pushed the leg off.
Kermodian softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kermodian lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kermodian.
Kermodian controls the action.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hirlo Ribeiro to escape the position.
Kermodian controlling well, preventing Hirlo Ribeiro from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Hirlo Ribeiro 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kermodian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kermodian slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kermodian tries to keep control of the position but Hirlo Ribeiro is staying busy.
Kermodian throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hirlo Ribeiro could be in trouble here!
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian connects with a big shot to the side of Hirlo Ribeiro 's head.
Kermodian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hirlo Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kermodian wants to take a breather but Hirlo Ribeiro is having none of it.
Kermodian controlling the action here.
Kermodian is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirlo Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Kermodian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hirlo Ribeiro 's head.
Kermodian wants to control from the top but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps moving.

Hirlo Ribeiro working for a triangle but Kermodian defends it easily.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kermodian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kermodian passes Hirlo Ribeiro 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kermodian is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Hirlo Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian is pressing down on Hirlo Ribeiro 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirlo Ribeiro is holding on for now.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Kermodian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kermodian pulls his head out easily.
Kermodian controlling the pace.
Kermodian trying to control the action but Hirlo Ribeiro is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mark Kermodian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hirlo Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hirlo Ribeiro 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kermodian throws a leg kick which misses Hirlo Ribeiro 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirlo Ribeiro tries to avoid it.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kermodian swivels and escapes.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Kermodian.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Kermodian sprawls well.
Kermodian misses with a looping left.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kermodian.
The crowd cheers as Kermodian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hirlo Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Hirlo Ribeiro dives in and grabs Kermodian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kermodian pushes down on Hirlo Ribeiro 's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermodian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian throws a series of punches but Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kermodian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kermodian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirlo Ribeiro 's calf.
Hirlo Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from Kermodian.
Kermodian scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kermodian.
Kermodian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kermodian sprawls well. He's pushed Hirlo Ribeiro 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kermodian - that will leave a mark!
Kermodian throws a right and a left that Hirlo Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Kermodian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirlo Ribeiro 's head backwards.
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!

Kermodian shoots in and bounces Hirlo Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian passes Hirlo Ribeiro 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kermodian is keen to just control but Hirlo Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kermodian has control of the leg.
Kermodian is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kermodian decides to stand up.
Hirlo Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from Kermodian.
Hirlo Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Kermodian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hirlo Ribeiro 's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian misses with a straight left.
Mark Kermodian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirlo Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Kermodian avoids them all with ease.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kermodian tries for a takedown but Hirlo Ribeiro circles away easily

and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Kermodian fights it but they end up in guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Kermodian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kermodian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kermodian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kermodian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hirlo Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirlo Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hirlo Ribeiro has his foot on Kermodian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kermodian works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermodian trying to control but Hirlo Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Kermodian controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hirlo Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kermodian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kermodian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kermodian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kermodian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kermodian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirlo Ribeiro is just out of range.
Kermodian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirlo Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a low kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Hirlo Ribeiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kermodian on the side of the head.
Kermodian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirlo Ribeiro . That did some damage!
Kermodian sizes up Hirlo Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kermodian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kermodian throws a shot from downtown. Hirlo Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick and Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kermodian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hirlo Ribeiro 's knee momentarily.
Kermodian swings for the body but Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range.
Kermodian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kermodian lands with a good body shot.
Kermodian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirlo Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirlo Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Kermodian sprawls well.
Kermodian walks into a straight right hand from Hirlo Ribeiro .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kermodian misses with a looping left.
Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kermodian tries to clinch but Hirlo Ribeiro moves away

and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!

Hirlo 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.
Hirlo Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kermodian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirlo Ribeiro stops Kermodian from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Kermodian keeps moving.
Hirlo Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to control but Kermodian is keeping him busy.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Kermodian manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hirlo Ribeiro .
Hirlo Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermodian swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hirlo Ribeiro won't allow Kermodian to sweep him here.
Hirlo Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermodian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kermodian keeping moving, preventing Hirlo Ribeiro from controlling successfully.

Hirlo 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kermodian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Kermodian.
I think Kermodian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Kermodian!