PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Processo Coronoide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunnah Hadith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadith has chosen Digital (Did You Tell) - Stone Sour as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coronoide
vs
Hadith

156 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Processo Coronoide!
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, Sunnah Hadith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coronoide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hadith slaps away a takedown attempt from Coronoide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coronoide just misses with a punch to the body.
Coronoide fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Processo Coronoide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coronoide is defended easily by Hadith.

Hadith drives through with a takedown into Coronoide's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hadith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadith looking to pass the guard.
Coronoide throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hadith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadith pushes down on Coronoide's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hadith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coronoide defends it well.
Coronoide wants to improve his position but Hadith is controlling well.
Coronoide could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hadith seems to be looking for submissions.
Coronoide is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coronoide is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadith.

Hadith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coronoide doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hadith.

Hadith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coronoide preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hadith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coronoide defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coronoide wants to improve his position but Hadith is controlling well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hadith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coronoide defends it well.

Hadith is working for a submission of some sort.

Hadith seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hadith seems to be looking for submissions.

Coronoide is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hadith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coronoide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hadith trying to mount his opponent but Coronoide defends it.
Hadith works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hadith has hold of Coronoide's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coronoide manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunnah Hadith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hadith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coronoide's half guard.

Hadith is looking for a kimura but Coronoide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadith to get the leverage.
Hadith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coronoide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hadith is working away from the top position though.
Hadith works his way into side control.

Hadith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coronoide is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hadith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coronoide tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hadith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hadith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hadith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coronoide rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hadith's guard! Nice work there by Coronoide!
Coronoide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hadith's guard.
Hadith tries to roll over but Coronoide keeps him under control.

Hadith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coronoide pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Coronoide is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hadith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hadith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coronoide pulls his head out easily.

Hadith actively working from the bottom here.
Hadith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Coronoide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hadith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coronoide has managed to get both his arms back between Hadith's legs - danger averted.

Hadith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coronoide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coronoide!

Hadith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Coronoide to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Coronoide shrugs it off.
Coronoide prevents Hadith from taking his back.

Hadith working for a guillotine from mount but Coronoide is in no mood to give up.
Coronoide knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hadith on the ground.
Hadith looking to finish with strikes here!

Hadith is working for a guillotine from mount but Coronoide frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Hadith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hadith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Coronoide to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Coronoide shrugs it off.

Hadith working for a submission but Coronoide is keeping him at bay.

Hadith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coronoide tries to hold on but Hadith postures up.

Hadith has hold of Coronoide's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coronoide manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunnah Hadith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hadith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coronoide swings for the body but Hadith moves out of range.
Hadith avoids the body shot from Coronoide.

Hadith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hadith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coronoide sees it coming and defends easily.

Hadith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coronoide tries to roll over but Hadith keeps him under control.

Hadith is looking for a kimura here.

Hadith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hadith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coronoide defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hadith seems to be looking for submissions.
Coronoide is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Hadith is trying to work for a kimura but Coronoide is defending well.

Hadith seems to be looking for submissions.
Hadith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coronoide is looking to control Hadith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coronoide avoid being mounted?

Hadith is trying for a kimura here. Coronoide looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hadith wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sunnah Hadith!