PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzala Kerrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerrison comes to the cage accompanied by "The Unforgiven III"-Metallica. Gonzala Kerrison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kerrison
vs
Cole

185 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzala Kerrison!
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, Harry Cole!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kerrison feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Kerrison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerrison wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control.
Kerrison looking to pass the guard.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.

Kerrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kerrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kerrison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kerrison lands in his opponent's guard.
Kerrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Kerrison striking off his back but it's not causing Cole any problems.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole prevents Kerrison from getting back to his feet.
Kerrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Cole passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Cole in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kerrison is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Cole!