PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zain Harris (ranked 24992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Turturro (ranked 115 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
Turturro

190 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
177 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zain Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turturro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Turturro wants the takedown. Harris is fighting it off but Turturro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harris's guard against the cage.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Turturro pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.

Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.

Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Turturro is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.

Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro works his way into full mount!
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris is trying to escape the mount but Turturro keeps good control and instead manages to take Harris's back.

Turturro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Harris! Can he survive? No! He's out! Turturro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Turturro!
Our winner, Frank Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.