PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korter Poundre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poundre has chosen Did My Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Castle
vs
Poundre

186 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
194 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Syndicate Drugs
Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Korter Poundre!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poundre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Poundre.

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

Poundre is looking for a kimura but Castle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poundre to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre is looking to pass Castle's guard but actually Castle recovers to full guard.
Poundre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Poundre has gone for a leg lock! Castle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poundre's guard.

Poundre looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poundre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Poundre had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Castle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poundre Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Castle's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castle is in a bad position with Poundre working for a choke. Castle manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Poundre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castle controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Poundre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Poundre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Castle trying to mount his opponent but Poundre defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Poundre actively working from the bottom here.
Castle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poundre on the ground.
Poundre is pressing down on Castle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castle stays in close to Poundre's body and controls the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poundre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Poundre working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.

Poundre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Castle escapes and throws Poundre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Poundre looks gassed!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre trying to remain calm as Castle controls from the top position.
Poundre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Poundre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Poundre seems to be looking for submissions.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castle wants to improve his position but Poundre is controlling well.
Poundre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Poundre not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Poundre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.

Castle is defending against the submission attempts here by Poundre.
Poundre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korter Poundre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Castle misses with a hook.
A jab from Castle misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle throws a combination. Poundre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle throws a shot from downtown. Poundre moves away and avoids it.
Poundre lands with a nice combination. Castle backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Poundre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castle.
Poundre slips a jab from Castle.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poundre.
Poundre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Poundre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Castle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poundre's head.
Poundre is breathing heavily.
Poundre shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre fails to land the takedown.
Castle connects with the punch.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Castle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Castle.
Castle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poundre shoots in and drives through. Castle sprawls well.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle with a hook.
Castle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castle works over Poundre's head and body with a nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castle.
Castle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Castle coming out on top.
Castle misses with a hook.
Poundre ducks under a wild hook from Castle.
Jab from Castle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poundre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle scores with a hook to the body. Poundre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castle throws a series of punches but Poundre moves out of range.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poundre cracks Castle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castle slips under a jab from Poundre.
Poundre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination

and Poundre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poundre.

Poundre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castle!
Poundre throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Castle trying to control the position but Poundre is working away.
Poundre sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poundre moves into full guard.
Korter Poundre has got the better of the ground game so far.

Poundre working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.

Poundre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle content to stall in guard here.

Poundre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Castle has passed into half guard!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Poundre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poundre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Castle seems content to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle stalling.
Poundre looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castle wants to control but Poundre is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poundre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poundre's head backwards.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Poundre moved out of range.
Poundre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.

Poundre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castle's guard.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Poundre from controlling successfully.

Poundre drops back looking for a leg! Castle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castle manages to kick Poundre off! Poundre jumps back into Castle's guard.
Poundre tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poundre trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Castle catches Poundre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Poundre on that attempt.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.
Castle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poundre at a distance.
Frank Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Castle lands a jab to the nose.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Castle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Castle - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Castle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castle.
Nice cross by Castle.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Castle with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poundre.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Poundre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castle digs a good hook to Poundre's body.
Castle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poundre on the side of the head.
Castle scores with a punch to the head.
Poundre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poundre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Castle.
Poundre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poundre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Castle.
Castle works Poundre's body with a nice hook.
Poundre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands with a hook. Poundre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poundre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poundre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poundre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Castle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Poundre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poundre walks into a straight right hand from Castle.
Castle lands with a cross.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poundre.
Castle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Castle works Poundre's body with a nice hook.
Poundre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poundre loads up on a big right hand but Castle slips the punch.
Castle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poundre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poundre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Castle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poundre on the side of the head.
Castle lands with a right hand.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poundre slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Poundre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Poundre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Poundre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Poundre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
Castle throws an overhand right that lands on Poundre's shoulder, as Poundre tries to avoid the shot.
Castle misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Castle. No joy for Poundre on that attempt.
Castle scores with a jab to the body.
Castle with a jab.
Castle scores with the left hand. Poundre knows he should have avoided that one.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poundre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castle.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poundre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Castle finds it's target.
Castle looks to land a right hand but Poundre moved out of range.
Castle missing with a left hand there. Poundre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Poundre moves into the clinch successfully.
Poundre is trying to break the clinch but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Castle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poundre fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Poundre breaks from the clinch.
Poundre cracks Castle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Poundre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castle's waist but Castle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poundre off to one side.
Castle cracks Poundre with a good jab.
Castle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poundre on the side of the head.
Poundre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castle connects with a single shot there.
Poundre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Castle.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Poundre drops his hands momentarily and Castle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poundre ducks under a wild hook from Castle.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poundre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Nice cross by Castle.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Poundre.
Poundre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Castle lands with an overhand left.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Poundre walks into a straight right hand from Castle.
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poundre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castle to score with a decent uppercut.
Poundre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle cracks Poundre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Castle misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castle lands a nice shot that snaps Poundre's head back.
Castle tries to bum rush Poundre with a series of wild strikes but Poundre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Poundre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castle but Castle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castle misses with a looping left.
Poundre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Poundre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poundre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poundre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
A jab from Castle finds it's way through Poundre's defenses.
Poundre shoots in for a double leg but Castle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castle is working the combinations to good effect here.
A right-left combo lands from Castle.
Poundre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poundre tries for a takedown but Castle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Castle.
Castle lands with a cross.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle misses with a few strikes there.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Castle misses.
Poundre shoots in looking for a takedown. Castle tries to sprawl out of it but Poundre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poundre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle lands a jab.
Castle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Poundre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poundre staying out of range there.
Castle throws a body punch but Poundre moves out of range.
Castle swinging wilding here.
Castle scores with a jab to the body.
Poundre defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
Poundre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poundre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poundre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castle.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poundre moves forwards but Castle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Poundre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castle lunges at Poundre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poundre's hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Poundre shoots in.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korter Poundre.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poundre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poundre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castle was well out of range. Poor timing from Poundre.
Poundre shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Poundre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castle.
Castle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Castle.
Castle scores with a nice strike.
Poundre fails with the takedown.
Donk. Castle catches Poundre right on the button with a cross.
Poundre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castle lands with a shot to the body.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Poundre tries for a takedown but Castle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Castle does it's job there.
Castle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poundre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poundre tries to close the distance and clinch but Castle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poundre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poundre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poundre can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Castle.
No joy there for Poundre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poundre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castle!
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Poundre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poundre shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poundre takes one on the button.
Castle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poundre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castle misses with a looping right.
Castle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poundre fails to land the takedown.
Castle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poundre on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poundre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poundre fails with a takedown attempt.
Castle stuffs the takedown.
Poundre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Poundre persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Castle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poundre walks into a left hand.
Castle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poundre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Good standup being displayed there by Poundre as he connects with a hook.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poundre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Poundre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poundre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castle has worked his arm free - good work by Castle!

Poundre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poundre tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Poundre wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Poundre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poundre's guard! Nice work there by Castle!
Castle 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 six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poundre keeping full guard, as Castle tries to pass.
Poundre working a defensive guard here.
Poundre striking off his back but it's not causing Castle any problems.

Poundre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Poundre has his foot on Castle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castle works his way back into a safe position though.
Poundre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poundre wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle looking to pass the guard.
Poundre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poundre controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle had his way with Korter Poundre in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Poundre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Poundre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castle digs a good hook to Poundre's body.
Poundre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castle with a nice cross.
Castle scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Castle both land. Nice combination.

Poundre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poundre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poundre is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Castle scores with a sloppy right hand. Poundre should have avoided that one.
Castle's corner calls for a 1-2. Castle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castle cracks Poundre with an open hand slap.
Castle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poundre. Poundre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castle fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Poundre to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Poundre looks to clinch but Castle throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Poundre taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Castle!
Frank Castle retains his middleweight title!