PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frye Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harrell
vs
Coleman

187 cm
25
279 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

180 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 - 1 - 1, 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, Frye Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrell to the mat! Harrell manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Harrell controlling Coleman's posture.
Harrell is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Harrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control but Harrell is working from the bottom.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman is stalling here. Harrell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harrell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Coleman bucks up and tries to throw Harrell off but instead Harrell has got his back!
Coleman is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman rolls, trying to escape but Harrell keeps control of the position.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Harrell controlling well, preventing Coleman from escaping the position.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Coleman tries to roll but Harrell sticks to his back.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Coleman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harrell's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harrell looking to break Coleman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Coleman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harrell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Coleman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Coleman is trying to get back to his feet but Harrell has full control of the position and if anything, Coleman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Coleman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coleman looks winded!
Harrell biding his time, controlling Coleman.
Coleman is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrell is looking for the choke from the back position but Coleman is controlling his hands well.
Harrell is punishing Coleman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Harrell trying to control.

Harrell working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Coleman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Harrell has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Coleman taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Harrell!