PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vybz Kartel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlademir Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kartel
vs
Coimbra

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vybz Kartel!
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, Vlademir Coimbra!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coimbra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kartel circles away.
Kartel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vybz Kartel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Kartel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kartel slaps away a takedown attempt from Coimbra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vybz Kartel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlademir Coimbra.
Kartel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Coimbra moves into the clinch.
Kartel is working for takedown but Coimbra is calmly controlling the position for now.

Coimbra pulls guard.
Coimbra wants to sweep here but Kartel controlling him for the moment.
Kartel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coimbra is keeping the position for now.

Kartel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coimbra dives on top into guard.
Coimbra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kartel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kartel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coimbra postures up in Kartel's guard and throws a big left but Kartel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coimbra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kartel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kartel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coimbra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kartel digs a good hook to Coimbra's body.
Coimbra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coimbra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kartel as he jumps to the side.
Kartel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kartel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kartel misses with a double jab.
Kartel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coimbra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kartel as he avoids it easily.
Coimbra looks gassed!
Coimbra throws a hook but Kartel blocks it.
Coimbra misses with a takedown attempt - Kartel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kartel throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra fails to land the takedown.
Coimbra has a takedown stuffed.
Kartel misses with a series of wild punches.
Kartel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Coimbra. No joy for Kartel on that attempt.
Coimbra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coimbra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kartel pinned against the cage. Kartel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Kartel misses.

Kartel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kartel lands in his opponent's guard.
Kartel tries to free his leg and advance position but Coimbra is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kartel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Coimbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kartel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Coimbra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coimbra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coimbra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kartel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coimbra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coimbra sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Coimbra won't let Kartel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Coimbra.
Coimbra wants to control the pace but Kartel is squirming around nicely.
Coimbra punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kartel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Coimbra looking for a guillotine from mount but Kartel is having none of it.

Coimbra working for a submission but Kartel is keeping him at bay.
Kartel regains half guard.
Coimbra thows a huge punch but Kartel dodges it nicely.
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 Vybz Kartel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Coimbra with that takedown attempt.
Vybz Kartel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartel scores with a jab.
Kartel misses with a two punch combination.
Coimbra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coimbra throws a head kick that misses.
Kartel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kartel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kartel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coimbra to his feet.
No joy there for Kartel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kartel works over Coimbra's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kartel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kartel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartel pushes down on Coimbra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coimbra trying to control but Kartel postures up.
Coimbra is doing well to control the position and prevent Kartel from advancing to side control.
Coimbra trying to hold on to Kartel's head to control him but Kartel postures up.
Kartel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Coimbra.

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.

Kartel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coimbra is just riding it out for now. Kartel eventually gives up the hold.

Kartel wants to work for an arm triangle but Coimbra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coimbra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kartel as he avoids it easily.
Vybz Kartel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlademir Coimbra.
Kartel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Kartel.

Coimbra pushes Kartel up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coimbra tries for a takedown but Kartel manages to get underhooks.
Kartel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kartel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coimbra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kartel misses with a head kick.
Coimbra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Coimbra moves into the clinch.
Coimbra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coimbra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kartel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kartel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coimbra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coimbra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kartel looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coimbra jumps into guard, dragging Kartel to the mat.

Coimbra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coimbra pulls Kartel in close to his closed guard and prevents Kartel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kartel wanted to stand there but Coimbra had control of the position.
Kartel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coimbra controls Kartel momentarily but Kartel frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kartel stands and throws Coimbra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vybz Kartel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Kartel. No joy for Coimbra on that attempt.

Coimbra closes the distance and clinches.
Kartel stops a takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Kartel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coimbra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kartel misses with a two punch combination.
Coimbra throws a body punch but Kartel moves out of range.
Kartel throws a good cross that connects.
Kartel closes the distance and clinches up with Coimbra, looking for a takedown. Kartel pushes Coimbra against the cage but Coimbra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coimbra lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kartel throws a series of punches but Coimbra moves out of range.
Coimbra blocks a head kick by Kartel.

Coimbra forces Kartel back against the cage and clinches.
Coimbra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coimbra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coimbra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kartel stops a takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Vybz Kartel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlademir Coimbra.
Coimbra stops a takedown attempt from Kartel.

Coimbra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coimbra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kartel.
Kartel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coimbra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coimbra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kartel tries a head kick but it misses.
Coimbra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kartel throws a series of strikes that have Coimbra backpedaling.
Coimbra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Coimbra has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartel fails to pull guard.

Coimbra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coimbra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coimbra throws a sloppy head kick and Kartel moves out of range easily.
Kartel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coimbra with a poor takedown
and Kartel counters with a three punch combo that has Coimbra backing up. Coimbra nods at Kartel to acknowledge the strikes.
Kartel fails to land with a series of punches.
Kartel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kartel wants it to stay on the feet.
Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Kartel checks a low kick from Coimbra.
A head kick misses from Kartel.
Coimbra scores with a shot to the body.

Coimbra moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartel tries for a takedown but Coimbra manages to get underhooks.
Kartel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coimbra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kartel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Kartel throws a head kick that misses.
Kartel throws a series of punches but Coimbra moves out of range.
Coimbra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kartel is fending him off so far but Coimbra persists. Nope, Kartel circles away and we're back to standing.
Coimbra dives in and grabs Kartel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kartel pushes down on Coimbra's head and hops out.
Kartel swinging wildly here.
Coimbra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kartel.
Kartel misses with a takedown attempt - Coimbra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Coimbra moves into the clinch successfully.
Coimbra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vybz Kartel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kartel prevents the takedown attempt.
Coimbra jumps guard but Kartel stands there with Coimbra around his waist. Coimbra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kartel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coimbra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kartel being controlled against the cage.
Kartel stops a takedown attempt from Coimbra.
Coimbra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlademir Coimbra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coimbra tries to throw a body punch but Kartel avoids it by throwing Coimbra back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlademir Coimbra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kartel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vybz Kartel!