PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dino (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.

Harrell
vs
Dino

187 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 Montreal, Julio Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino avoids the head kick by Harrell.

Dino clinches with his opponent.
Harrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dino decides to pull guard.
Harrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrell stays in close to Dino's body and controls the position.
Dino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrell landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dino trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dino pulls Harrell in close to his closed guard and prevents Harrell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dino wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Dino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dino in the domination position with Harrell hanging on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell wants to control but Dino postures up.
Harrell holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell struggling a bit here.
Dino controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James Dino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dino drives through and clinches with Harrell against the cage.
Harrell tries for a takedown but Dino manages to get underhooks.
Harrell is trying to drag Dino to the mat but Dino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Harrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dino stalling in the clinch.
Harrell is trying to break free.

Dino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dino is looking to stand back up but Harrell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dino.

Dino pushes Harrell off, looking to escape but Harrell dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Dino is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Harrell!