PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Spineli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Coimbra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Spineli
vs
Coimbra

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Spineli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Coimbra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Spineli or perhaps it was just good defense by Coimbra which made him look bad.
Spineli doesn't manage to clinch there - Coimbra circles away.
Coimbra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spineli.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spineli checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spineli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claudio Spineli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spineli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spineli fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Spineli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spineli fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spineli shoots in looking for a takedown. Coimbra tries to sprawl out of it but Spineli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coimbra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Spineli moves into the clinch.
Spineli wants a takedown.
Coimbra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spineli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coimbra tries to pull guard but Spineli won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Coimbra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spineli trying to control the position from guard on top but Coimbra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coimbra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spineli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spineli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spineli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spineli wants to pass the guard but Coimbra is keeping the position.
Coimbra looking for a sweep. Not yet Coimbra, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coimbra.
Spineli closes the distance and clinches up with Coimbra, looking for a takedown. Spineli pushes Coimbra against the cage but Coimbra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coimbra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spineli but Spineli pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Spineli forces Coimbra back against the cage and clinches.
Spineli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spineli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coimbra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Coimbra jumps guard and drags Spineli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spineli wants to stand but Coimbra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Coimbra wants to stand but Spineli is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coimbra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Coimbra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Coimbra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claudio Spineli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spineli.
Spineli fails with the takedown.
Spineli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coimbra sprawls well. Coimbra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spineli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Spineli. 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.
Spineli shoots for a double leg takedown but Coimbra sprawls well. He's pushed Spineli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spineli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coimbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coimbra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spineli as he avoids it easily.
Spineli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spineli shoots in for a takedown but Coimbra shows good takedown defense.

Coimbra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coimbra jumps guard but Spineli stands there with Coimbra around his waist. Coimbra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spineli is working for takedown but Coimbra is calmly controlling the position for now.

Coimbra drags the fight down to the ground.
Spineli trying to control the position from guard on top but Coimbra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra pulls Spineli in close to his closed guard and prevents Spineli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spineli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coimbra's guard.
Coimbra is controlling Spineli's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spineli stops Coimbra from standing up.
Spineli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coimbra keeping moving, preventing Spineli from controlling successfully.
Spineli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Spineli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coimbra, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coimbra throws a sloppy head kick and Spineli moves out of range easily.
Spineli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spineli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coimbra shoots for a double leg takedown but Spineli sprawls well. He's pushed Coimbra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Spineli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coimbra, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coimbra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spineli.

Spineli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coimbra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Coimbra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Spineli moves in looking to clinch but Coimbra pushes him off.
Spineli wants to clinch up but Coimbra keeps it at a distance.
Coimbra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spineli.
Spineli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spineli tries to clinch

and Coimbra moves into the clinch.
Coimbra stalling in the clinch but Spineli improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coimbra digs a right hand into Spineli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spineli's gas tank.
Spineli tries to pull guard but Coimbra holds him up against the cage and eventually Spineli drops back down to his feet.

Coimbra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coimbra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spineli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Spineli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spineli tries for a takedown but Coimbra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Spineli blocks the body kick.

Coimbra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spineli wants to improve his position but instead Coimbra has moved into half guard.
Spineli is looking to control Coimbra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spineli avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Spineli.

Coimbra stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from Spineli. No joy for Coimbra on that attempt.
Spineli throws a series of punches but Coimbra moves out of range.
Spineli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spineli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coimbra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spineli fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coimbra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spineli has his takedown stuffed

and Coimbra counters by clinching up.
Coimbra fails to pull guard.
Coimbra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spineli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coimbra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coimbra jumps into guard, dragging Spineli to the mat.
Claudio Spineli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coimbra wants to get back to his feet but Spineli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hugo Coimbra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spineli trying to control but Coimbra is working from the bottom.
Coimbra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spineli is one step ahead there.
Spineli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spineli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Coimbra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coimbra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Coimbra!