PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernado Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hebster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change - Scorpions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goncalves
vs
Hebster

175 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Top Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bernado Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Hebster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hebster but Hebster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
Hebster throws a counter combo.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown but Hebster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goncalves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernado Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Goncalves forces Hebster back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hebster - that landed with a thud.
Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hebster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hebster's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hebster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebster tries to work over Goncalves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hebster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hebster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Hebster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goncalves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goncalves tries a body shot but Hebster blocks it.
Goncalves trying to stall but Hebster improves his position.
Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hebster gets underhooks to prevent Goncalves's takedown attempt.
Hebster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Goncalves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hebster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Goncalves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hebster defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hebster is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Goncalves tries to keep control of the position but Hebster is staying busy.
Hebster takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Goncalves missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the head.
Goncalves thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Goncalves cracks Hebster with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hebster from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Goncalves working for the choke.
Can Hebster hold on?! Goncalves is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Goncalves is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hebster reverses the position brilliantly into Goncalves's guard!
Goncalves is controlling Hebster's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves is trying to control the position but Hebster postures up.
Hebster tries to stand but Goncalves is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves wants to control the position but Hebster says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernado Goncalves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hebster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goncalves circles away quickly and effectively.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Hebster sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hebster pinned against the cage. Hebster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernado Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hebster pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Hebster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hebster gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hebster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hebster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Hebster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goncalvess head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Hebster has him pressed against the cage.
Hebster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hebster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hebster tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Hebster back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves successfully pulls guard.
Goncalves controls Hebster momentarily but Hebster frees himself.
Hebster wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goncalves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Hebster is controlling him.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves looks for a takedown but Hebster sprawls well.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hebster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Hebster is not content to let Goncalves control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebster trying to remain calm as Goncalves controls from the top position.
Goncalves wants to stand but Hebster has his arm trapped.
Hebster wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Hebster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hebster closes the distance and clinches.
Hebster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hebster pushes Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Hebster manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Hebster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebster throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Hebster has him pressed against the cage.
Hebster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Hebster misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves prevents a body shot from Hebster.
Tom Hebster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Goncalves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hebster misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hebster smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernado Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hebster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hebster wants it to stay on the feet.
As Goncalves backs off Hebster throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.
Bernado Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hebster blocks a head kick by Goncalves.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hebster tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hebster to the ground. Hebster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Hebster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Goncalves's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hebster clinches up against the cage.
Goncalves wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hebster tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves is trying to drag Hebster to the mat but Hebster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hebster misses with a body punch.
Hebster lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Hebster.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hebster avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hebster.
Hebster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goncalves.

Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves dives in for a single leg takedown but Hebster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goncalves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hebster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hebster closes the distance and clinches.
Hebster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves is trying to drag Hebster to the mat but Hebster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebster digs a right hand underneath Goncalves's ribcage. Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hebster pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hebster instigates a clinch.
Hebster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hebster misses with some punches.
Hebster lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hebster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hebster 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hebster!