PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tigas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tigas
vs
Castle

174 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Tigas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigas swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
Tigas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Castle.

Tigas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tigas.
Tigas throws a big right hand that misses.
Tigas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Castle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tigas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Castle is looking for a triangle but Tigas pushes his legs off easily.
Tigas looking to pass the guard.
Tigas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tigas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castle on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tigas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castle's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tigas.

Castle has his feet on Tigas's thighs here. He's pushed Tigas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tigas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Castle!