PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death demon II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Castro
vs
demon II

225 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death demon II!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
demon II misses with a few strikes there.
demon II throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Castro as he connects with a hook.
demon II fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Death demon II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Castro has demon II up against the ropes in a clinch.
demon II misses with a knee to the head.
Castro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but demon II gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Castro ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
demon II is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but demon II has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for demon II on the ground.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. demon II is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

demon II wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
demon II tries to stand and escape but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro wants to improve his position but demon II is controlling well.
Castro wants to control but demon II is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
demon II motions for Castro to come forward. demon II throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
demon II throws a combination that misses
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
demon II looks gassed!
Castro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent demon II stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
demon II takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of demon II's head.
Castro misses with a combination

and demon II counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Castro's guard now.
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!
Castro is trying to control the position but demon II postures up.
demon II wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
demon II tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
Castro wants to sweep here but demon II controlling him for the moment.
demon II throwing strikes from guard but Castro blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro trying to control the position here.

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

Castro has demon II up against the ropes in a clinch.
Castro stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castro.
Castro tries to break free but demon II pushes him back against the ropes.
Castro fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Castro pulls guard effortlessly.
Castro working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
demon II would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and demon II defends well.
demon II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro throws a series of strikes that have demon II backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Castro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Castro tests demon II's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from demon II.
Fidel Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
demon II takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castro throws a right hand that demon II ducks under and follows up with a left that demon II also avoids with ease.

Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but demon II pulls his leg out and moves away.
demon II tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
demon II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Castro.

demon II is rocked!
Castro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
demon II switches off momentarily and Castro cracks him with a monster right hand! demon II topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Castro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Castro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidel Castro!