PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coimbra
vs
Hammer

193 cm
22
251 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Coimbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coimbra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coimbra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coimbra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hammer back to the cage. Coimbra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Coimbra drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coimbra tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Coimbra has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer jumps guard but Coimbra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coimbra has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Coimbra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Coimbra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coimbra lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer pushes off an throws an elbow but Coimbra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coimbra's efforts to push away.
Coimbra is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coimbra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coimbra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Coimbra.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paulo Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hammer.
Coimbra prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.

Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coimbra uses from the top position.
Coimbra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coimbra throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coimbra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coimbra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coimbra wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Paulo Coimbra wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coimbra moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coimbra stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.

Coimbra has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to push Coimbra away but Coimbra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coimbra walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Coimbra pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coimbra.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coimbra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coimbra working hard to break the clinch.
Coimbra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer prevents Coimbra from breaking the clinch.
Hammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coimbra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coimbra fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Coimbra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Coimbra, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Coimbra against the cage but Coimbra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coimbra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
A nice combination there by Coimbra.
Coimbra tries to clinch up.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Coimbra. Those never looked like landing.
Coimbra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coimbra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Coimbra persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammer wants to clinch.
Coimbra connects with a single shot there.

Coimbra moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Coimbra has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.

Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Coimbra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Coimbra. Those never looked like landing.

Coimbra moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Coimbra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coimbra working hard to break the clinch.
Coimbra has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coimbra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.

Coimbra looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Coimbra drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.

Coimbra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Coimbra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coimbra throws a one two combo.

Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coimbra 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Coimbra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coimbra stuffs the takedown.
Paulo Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hammer.
Coimbra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Coimbra sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coimbra!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Coimbra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coimbra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coimbra tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coimbra swinging wildly here.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coimbra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Coimbra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coimbra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Coimbra circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coimbra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulo Coimbra is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Coimbra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coimbra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coimbra keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer trying to control but Coimbra is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. The Hammer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Coimbra wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Coimbra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hammer tries to clinch up but Coimbra circles away and keeps his distance.
Coimbra misses with a combination

and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Coimbra!
Hammer wants to stand but Coimbra is controlling his arm.
Coimbra is looking for a sweep.
Coimbra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Coimbra kicks Hammer off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Coimbra as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Coimbra moves out of range.

Coimbra clinches.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coimbra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coimbra tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Coimbra has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Coimbra with that takedown attempt.

Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Coimbra wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Coimbra tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coimbra is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coimbra controlling the position for now.
Coimbra looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coimbra works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer trying to control but Coimbra is working from the bottom.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coimbra is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammer is standing up over Coimbra. Coimbra looks to escape but Hammer dives into side control.
Coimbra tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Coimbra is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer controlling from side mount.
The Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Coimbra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hammer.
Well Coimbra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

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