PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kent
vs
Coimbra

182 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Coimbra!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Coimbra.

Kent feints and as Coimbra raises his hands in defense, Kent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coimbra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coimbra tries to roll over but Kent keeps him under control.
Coimbra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kent trying to control the action but Coimbra is working from the bottom.
Coimbra tries to roll over but Kent keeps him under control.
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.
Coimbra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coimbra.
Coimbra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coimbra being controlled here, momentarily.
Kent passes Coimbra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coimbra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Coimbra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kent trying to control but Coimbra is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent passes Coimbra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coimbra is refusing to be controlled, as Kent sits in half guard.
Kent uses his free foot to push down on Coimbra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coimbra.
Kent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coimbra is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four 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 regains half guard.
Coimbra trying to get back to full guard but Kent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Coimbra gets back to half guard.
Coimbra is staying active underneath Kent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coimbra is looking to improve his position.

Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coimbra sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Jim Kent will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Coimbra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coimbra throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Coimbra misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coimbra throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coimbra tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coimbra missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coimbra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent avoids the body shot from Coimbra.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Coimbra shows good takedown defense.
Hugo Coimbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Kent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coimbra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coimbra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Coimbra's front leg but catches the back leg as Coimbra tries to avoid it.
Coimbra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra misses with a body shot.
Coimbra throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
Coimbra tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coimbra throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
Hugo Coimbra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kent. Coimbra shrugs it off though.
Coimbra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kent.
Coimbra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra throws a right hand that Kent ducks under and follows up with a left that Kent also avoids with ease.
Coimbra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coimbra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hugo Coimbra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coimbra misses with a two punch combination.
Coimbra is breathing heavily.
Kent scores with a kick to the body.
Coimbra takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.

Kent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coimbra did well to prevent Kent getting side control.
Coimbra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Coimbra is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent landing some decent shots from guard.
Kent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coimbra is keeping the position for now.
Kent wants to control from the top but Coimbra keeps moving.
Kent advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Kent is trying to get an arm triangle but Coimbra is defending well.

Kent is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coimbra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coimbra tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent gets to mount! Coimbra was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kent content just to control the position here.
Coimbra taking shots to the head.
Coimbra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kent fails to move to back control.

Coimbra bucks Kent off and manages to get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra swinging wildly here.
Coimbra throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Coimbra tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coimbra.
Coimbra throws a hook but Kent avoids it easily.
Coimbra swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra stuffs the takedown attempt from Kent. Kent gets slowly back to his feet.
Coimbra throws out a loose jab but Kent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent fakes the leg kick and cracks Coimbra in the body.
Coimbra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Coimbra.
Coimbra throws a shot from downtown. Kent moves away and avoids it.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Coimbra looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coimbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Kent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hugo Coimbra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coimbra throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Coimbra gets caught flat footed, as Kent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kent pushing down on Coimbra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coimbra!

Kent has hold of Coimbra's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coimbra manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kent, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Kent!