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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Castile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 cm
33
155 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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172 cm
33
168 lbs
14 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Castile! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castile throws a nice looking combination but Violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Violator, pushing him back against the cage. Violator is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Castile tries to land knees in the clinch but Violator avoids the damage to the body.
Violator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Violator shoots in for a takedown but Castile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Violator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castile. Castile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Violator. Angel Castile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Violator. A head kick misses from Castile. Castile tests Violator's chin there with a solid looking shot. A thudding body kick lands there by Castile!
A jab from Violator finds it's way through Castile's defenses. 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! Violator throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castile's waist but Castile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Violator off to one side. Castile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Violator lands with a right hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Castile leaves Violator with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Violator moves out of range as Castile strikes. Violator misses with a looping left. Nice shot lands for Castile. Violator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castile misses with a head kick.
Castile swinging wildly here.
Castile moves into range and connects with a jab. Violator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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It looks like Danny Violator has been cut. Castile looks to land a body kick but Violator moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Violator landing knees to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Violator pushes off an throws an elbow but Castile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Violator with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Violator has picked Castile up - he's going for a ride! Violator dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Castile is looking to improve his position.
Violator keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Castile is looking to improve his position.
Violator missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Violator perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Violator prevents Castile from improving his position.
Violator is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castile is just riding it out for now. Violator eventually gives up the hold.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Violator sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castile defending well though.
Violator is working for a submission of some sort.
Violator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Violator seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castile is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Violator! During a confident post fight interview, Danny Violator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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