PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malygos Northrend (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.

Castillo
vs
Northrend

213 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taylor Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malygos Northrend!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillo but Castillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Castillo gets a double leg takedown into Northrend's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Northrend is adopting a defensive guard.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but instead Northrend has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Northrend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Castillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castillo tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Castillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo throwing short punches from the bottom.
Castillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrend advances position into side control!

Northrend thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Northrend tries to advance to mount but can't.

Northrend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castillo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrend goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castillo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Northrend's guard! Nice work there by Castillo!
Northrend looks winded!
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrend working a defensive guard here.
Castillo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taylor Castillo.
Northrend has his takedown stuffed

and Castillo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Northrend avoids it.
Northrend is working for takedown but Castillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malygos Northrend.
Castillo pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Northrend uses from the top position.
Castillo has Northrend pulled in close to control his posture.
Northrend looking to pass the guard.
Castillo is trying to keep Northrend in close.
Castillo is pulling down on Northrend's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrend, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Taylor Castillo.

Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taylor Castillo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Castillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Northrend fails with the takedown

and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch.
Northrend is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Castillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Northrend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castillo counters with a three punch combo that has Northrend backing up. Northrend nods at Castillo to acknowledge the strikes.
Taylor Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malygos Northrend.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castillo pressing his opponent against the cage.

Castillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Northrend uses from the top position.
Taylor Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Northrend advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castillo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Northrend passes into half guard.
Castillo manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northrend passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend tries to pass to full mount but Castillo defends it.
Northrend moves into full mount! Castillo won't be happy about that!
Castillo tries to hold on but Northrend postures up.
Northrend moves to take his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Northrend is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castillo is defending well though. Northrend let's go of the attempt for now.
Castillo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northrend has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Castillo is in real trouble here. Northrend gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Castillo is tapping out! Northrend wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malygos Northrend!