PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gil Hebert (ranked 24970 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Miranda (ranked 8388 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Miranda has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hebert
vs
Miranda

207 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gil Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hebert slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miranda fails with the takedown.
Miranda shoots in looking for a takedown. Hebert tries to sprawl out of it but Miranda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hebert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gil Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miranda dives in and scores a takedown into Hebert's guard.
Miranda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda throwing strikes but missing.

Hebert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
Miranda trying to control but Hebert is working from the bottom.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Hebert won't let him.
Miranda stays in close to Hebert's body and controls the position.
Hebert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A low kick from Hebert is predictable there
and Miranda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miranda dives in and grabs Hebert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hebert pushes down on Miranda's head and hops out.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick

and Hebert counters with a single leg into guard. Miranda didn't expect that.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hebert is proving a slippery customer.
Hebert is stalling in the full guard.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miranda looking to control.
Hebert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hebert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miranda seems keen to control Hebert's posture.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hebert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miranda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Hebert throws an elbow that misses. Miranda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hebert's guard. Nice move by Miranda!

Miranda wants to control from the top but Hebert keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hebert wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him.
Hebert pulls Miranda in close to his closed guard and prevents Miranda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Gil Hebert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hebert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miranda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hebert wants to get back to his feet.
Hebert is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miranda prevents Hebert from standing back up.
Miranda is thwarting Hebert's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is taking a breather. Hebert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hebert is trying to maintain the position but Miranda is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda with the ground and pound but Hebert uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miranda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hebert holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Hebert sprawls well.
No luck for Miranda with that takedown attempt.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hebert.
Hebert tries to counter with a takedown but Miranda is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hebert circles away quickly and effectively.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gil Hebert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Miranda.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hebert sprawls well. He's pushed Miranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hebert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miranda.

Miranda moves into the clinch.
Hebert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miranda.

Hebert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hebert rushes Miranda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hebert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Miranda rushes Hebert and presses him up against the cage.
Hebert jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hebert walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miranda throws a sloppy body shot

and Hebert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miranda's guard.
Hebert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hebert manages to pass to side control.
Miranda tries to get to full guard but Hebert has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
Hebert working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hebert is thwarting Miranda's attempts to control the position.
Hebert is nestled in close to Miranda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gil Hebert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hebert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miranda works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Hebert dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Miranda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Miranda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hebert is holding Miranda down, trying to stall.
An elbow from Miranda crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hebert is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hebert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hebert keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hebert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miranda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hebert is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda tries to stand but Hebert controls the position and pulls Miranda into his guard.
Hebert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hebert keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick and Hebert moves out of range easily.
Hebert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miranda just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Miranda gets caught napping as Hebert dives in and scores a takedown. Miranda manages to retain guard.
Miranda has momentary wrist control but Hebert slips an elbow through the middle.

Miranda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hebert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Miranda has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hebert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miranda controls Hebert momentarily but Hebert frees himself.
Hebert stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Miranda controlling the position.
Hebert landing with the ground and pound.
Hebert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hebert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hebert cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Hebert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miranda is trying to control the position but Hebert postures up.
Hebert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hebert trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hebert cracks Miranda with a solid left hand.
Miranda controls Hebert momentarily but Hebert frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hebert attempts a counter takedown but Miranda avoids it well and moves away.
Gustavo Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gil Hebert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miranda throws a head kick but Hebert moves out of range.
Hebert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Hebert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hebert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Hebert!