PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Antunes Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Orlando Sackett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Antunes Coimbra
vs
Sackett

210 cm
21
291 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
261 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Drops Nutri
Drops Nutri

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Antunes Coimbra moved away.
Sackett tries to clinch but Antunes Coimbra moves out of range.
Sackett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antunes Coimbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antunes Coimbra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.

Sackett has managed to clinch.
Antunes Coimbra working hard to break the clinch.
Sackett taking a breather.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antunes Coimbra's efforts to push away.
Antunes Coimbra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes Coimbra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Antunes Coimbra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antunes Coimbra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head.
Antunes Coimbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antunes Coimbra misses with the combination.
Sackett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antunes Coimbra digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antunes Coimbra swivels and escapes.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett.
Antunes Coimbra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra throws a big shot that misses.
Antunes Coimbra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antunes Coimbra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antunes Coimbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sackett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antunes Coimbra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.

Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Antunes Coimbra breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antunes Coimbra. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes Coimbra throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes Coimbra throws a series of strikes that have Sackett backpedaling.
Sackett fails with the takedown.
Antunes Coimbra throws a big shot that misses.
Antunes Coimbra lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Antunes Coimbra looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Antunes Coimbra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett throws and low kick but Antunes Coimbra moves out of range easily.
Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a jab.
Antunes Coimbra is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett looks gassed!
Antunes Coimbra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Antunes Coimbra looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Antunes Coimbra misses.
Antunes Coimbra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Antunes Coimbra's leg but Antunes Coimbra calmly moves out of range.
Antunes Coimbra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antunes Coimbra lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Antunes Coimbra. No joy for Sackett on that attempt.
Antunes Coimbra cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Antunes Coimbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Antunes Coimbra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antunes Coimbra can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Antunes Coimbra is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sackett.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming.
Antunes Coimbra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Antunes Coimbra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Antunes Coimbra fails to land with a series of punches.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a nice strike.
Antunes Coimbra throws a shot to the body.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antunes Coimbra cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett throws a hook but Antunes Coimbra blocks it.
Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antunes Coimbra swivels and escapes.
Antunes Coimbra connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes Coimbra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Antunes Coimbra is looking to land body kicks.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Antunes Coimbra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a body shot.
Antunes Coimbra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a jab.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Sackett with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Antunes Coimbra scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Antunes Coimbra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Antunes Coimbra duly obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Antunes Coimbra.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra is winning the standup battle so far.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Antunes Coimbra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Antunes Coimbra settles back down.
Antunes Coimbra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antunes Coimbra wants it to stay on the feet.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antunes Coimbra jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well.
Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Antunes Coimbra both land. Nice combination.
Antunes Coimbra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Antunes Coimbra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett.
Antunes Coimbra works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antunes Coimbra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antunes Coimbra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antunes Coimbra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Antunes Coimbra finds it's target.
Antunes Coimbra thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it

so Sackett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Antunes Coimbra keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Antunes Coimbra has wrist control.

Antunes Coimbra pushes Sackett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Antunes Coimbra cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antunes Coimbra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Antunes Coimbra's leg but Antunes Coimbra calmly moves out of range.
Sackett shoots in but Antunes Coimbra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a body shot.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a decent looking hook.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antunes Coimbra's waist but Antunes Coimbra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Antunes Coimbra checks it.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes Coimbra is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antunes Coimbra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Antunes Coimbra.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Antunes Coimbra gets caught flat footed, as Sackett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sackett wants to control from the top but Antunes Coimbra keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra wants to stand up but Sackett is controlling him.
Sackett trying to control but Antunes 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.
Antunes Coimbra wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Antunes Coimbra throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antunes Coimbra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antunes Coimbra avoids it really well and circles away.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antunes Coimbra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Antunes Coimbra scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a body shot.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Antunes Coimbra does no damage.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a looping right hand.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Antunes Coimbra lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into rage.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Sackett is rocked!
Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antunes Coimbra scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antunes Coimbra dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Antunes Coimbra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a few strikes there.
Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand right.
Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antunes Coimbra pinned against the cage. Antunes Coimbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Antunes Coimbra.
A jab from Antunes Coimbra misses.
Donk. Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Antunes Coimbra looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Antunes Coimbra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes Coimbra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Antunes Coimbra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Antunes Coimbra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antunes Coimbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antunes Coimbra defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sackett is defended easily by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra lands a nice looking body kick.
Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes Coimbra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Antunes Coimbra moves his leg out of the way.
Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antunes Coimbra throws a combination. Sackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Antunes Coimbra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antunes Coimbra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a looping right hand.
Antunes Coimbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Antunes Coimbra with a jab.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand right.
Antunes Coimbra lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Antunes Coimbra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Antunes Coimbra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antunes Coimbra, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25

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