PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusav Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack comes to the cage accompanied by Fed Up - House of Pain/Guru. Bernard Mack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gusav Wasa's chin.

Mack
vs
Wasa

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gusav Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mack backs up against the cage.
Wasa misses with a wild combination.
Wasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mack throws a series of punches but Wasa avoids them all with ease.
Mack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wasa misses with a combination

and Mack counters with a single leg into guard. Wasa didn't expect that.
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!

Wasa is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.
Mack wanted to stand there but Wasa had control of the position.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.

Mack decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wasa slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Wasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusav Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa with a nice cross.
Wasa has his takedown stuffed

and Mack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wasa's guard.
Wasa looks gassed!

Mack gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mack misses with a double jab.

Mack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Mack is nestled in close to Wasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack stops Wasa from getting back to his feet.
Mack winds up and cracks Wasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Wasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Mack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mack working Wasa over with strikes.

Wasa is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Wasa is still in real trouble! Can Mack finish him?
Mack controlling the action here.
Wasa seems to have recovered his senses.
Wasa is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mack tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Mack lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mack connects with a nice short shot to Wasa's temple.
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wasa on the ground.
Mack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mack is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is nestled in close to Wasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mack is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa has his hands on Mack's head, controlling the position.
Mack is looking to stand up but Wasa won't let him.
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.

Wasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

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

Mack gets to his feet - Wasa follows without any prompting.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wasa, as that shot connected.
Mack dodges the punch combination from Wasa.
Wasa shoots and misses

and Mack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wasa manages to get to full guard.
Mack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mack decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wasa, up you get!
Mack throws a series of punches but Wasa avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Mack misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mack lands with a big right hook that stumbles Wasa - he's out on his feet here! Mack follows up with another monster hook that separates Wasa from consciousness! Wasa falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mack stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bernard Mack!