PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goncalves
vs
Colbert

172 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Atlantis

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santos Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Colbert's head but Colbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goncalves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colbert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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!
Colbert is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.

Goncalves tries for a kimura but Colbert is defending well.
Colbert is trying to get back to half guard.

Goncalves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goncalves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves advances to full mount.
Colbert sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goncalves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Colbert reverses the position - he's now on top in Goncalves's guard.
Colbert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colbert wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Colbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colbert defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goncalves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colbert defends it easily.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Colbert from controlling successfully.
Colbert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Colbert.

Goncalves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Colbert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Colbert wants to control but Goncalves postures up.

Goncalves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.

Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura but Colbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goncalves to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goncalves shoots in and gets a takedown into Colbert's guard.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goncalves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Goncalves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colbert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goncalves has Colbert in his guard.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Colbert from controlling successfully.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Colbert controls the pace.
Colbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colbert defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves working for submissions but it's allowed Colbert to get to half guard.
Colbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colbert is keen to just control but Goncalves is a slippery customer.
Colbert passes to full mount!
Goncalves regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Colbert is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colbert prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Colbert is controlling the pace.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Colbert sits in half guard.
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goncalves is not content to let Colbert control the position.
Colbert is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it.
Colbert should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Colbert wasn't active enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Colbert.

Goncalves gets a double leg takedown into Colbert's guard.

Colbert looking for a guillotine here but Goncalves defends easily.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colbert is keeping the position for now.

Goncalves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colbert dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colbert trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Colbert pushes his legs off easily.
Colbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colbert content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Colbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Colbert sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Colbert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Colbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goncalves to the mat! Goncalves manages to get full guard.

Colbert is sitting in close to Goncalves's body. Goncalves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Colbert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Colbert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goncalves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santos Goncalves!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Santos Goncalves made sure he mentioned Atlantis, along with how happy he was to win his fight.