PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Taylor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cole might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to heretic anthem. Luke Taylor Iii looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cole
vs
Taylor Iii

161 cm
20
266 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor Iii!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Taylor Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taylor Iii looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Taylor Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor Iii wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cole strikes from the bottom but Taylor Iii passes into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole is looking to improve his position but Taylor Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Taylor Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Iii controlling well, preventing Cole from escaping the position.
Taylor Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cole tries to escape but Taylor Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cole covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole tries to roll but Taylor Iii sticks to his back.
Taylor Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cole wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Taylor Iii.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole is covering up but some of the strikes from Taylor Iii are getting through and doing damage.

Taylor Iii has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cole is defending well but eventually Taylor Iii manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cole has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Taylor Iii!