PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Owen Castle enters the cage!

Siren
vs
Castle

188 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

173 cm
21
200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tero Siren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the liver by Castle. Beautiful body shot.
Siren throws a series of punches but Castle moves out of range.

Castle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siren was covering up waiting for the punch and Castle finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Siren looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle passes Siren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siren defending well though.
Castle stops Siren from getting back to his feet.

Siren actively working from the bottom here.
Siren pushes Castle off looking to stand but Castle dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Castle.
Castle is trying to control. Siren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siren is trying to stand back up but Castle is controlling him

Castle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castle.

Castle is working for a submission of some sort.
Castle trying to control the action but Siren is working from the bottom.
Castle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle avoids the attempt from Siren to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siren has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Castle is looking for the choke from the back position but Siren is controlling his hands well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Siren defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Castle's arms.
Castle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Castle sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Siren taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Castle!