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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ludher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Don't worry, Be happy. Ludher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shook Ones Part II - by Mobb Deep. 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.
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203 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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202 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Ludher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ludher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ludher tries to bum rush Castle with a series of wild strikes but Castle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ludher misses with a straight right.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ludher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ludher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castle on the side of the head.
Ludher closes the distance and clinches up with Castle, looking for a takedown. Ludher pushes Castle against the cage but Castle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ludher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Ludher persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ludher.
Castle leaves Ludher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ludher throws a hook but Castle avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle checks a low kick from Ludher.
Ludher cracks Castle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle slips a straight right by Ludher.
Ludher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ludher's knee momentarily.
Castle tries to bum rush Ludher with a series of wild strikes but Ludher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ludher throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ludher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ludher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Ludher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castle.
Ludher tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Ludher.
Ludher throws a poor cross that misses
and Castle counters with a thumping low kick.
Ludher misses with a takedown attempt
and Castle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludher moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castle.
David Ludher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castle counters with a nice uppercut.
Castle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castle throws a big shot that misses.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ludher dodges the punch combination from Castle.
Ludher throws a hook but Castle blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Ludher shoots in.
Ludher misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludher throws a lazy uppercut
and Castle counters with a one-two to the body.
Castle throws a shot from downtown. Ludher moves away and avoids it.
Castle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ludher.
Ludher tests Castle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludher misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Castle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castle lands with a straight right. Ludher didn't see that one coming.
Ludher throws a right and a left that Castle avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ludher misses with an uppercut
and Castle counters with a left and a right that stings Ludher.
Ludher lands a jab to Castle's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ludher thuds a left hand into Castle's body.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ludher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castle.
Ludher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludher is rocked!
Ludher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castle counters with an outside leg kick.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ludher.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castle to the ground. Ludher is now in Castle's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ludher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ludher tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
Castle wriggles free and stands up.
Castle moves away from the strike by Ludher.
Castle blocks a low kick nicely.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Ludher misses the target.
Castle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludher in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludher looks for a takedown but Castle sprawls well.
Ludher dives in and grabs Castle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castle pushes down on Ludher's head and hops out.
Ludher is breathing heavily.
Castle throws a body punch but Ludher moves out of range.
Ludher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castle wants to get back to his feet but Ludher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Castle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludher is one step ahead there.
Ludher lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher throwing strikes but missing.
Castle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludher won't allow Castle to get back to his feet.
Ludher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ludher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castle pushes Ludher off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ludher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castle circles away.
Ludher throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Ludher shoots and misses
and Castle counters with a two punch combo.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ludher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Ludher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ludher misses with a wild body shot.
Ludher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ludher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castle to the mat! Castle manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle wants to stand up but Ludher is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castle wants to sweep here but Ludher controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Castle will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Castle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ludher trying to move into half guard but instead Castle has managed to sweep!
Castle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ludher's guard.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle passes Ludher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ludher tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ludher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludher wants to get back to full guard but Castle has mounted him!
Ludher is squirming around, avoiding Castle's attempts to control the action.
Ludher regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ludher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ludher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ludher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castle won't allow Ludher to sweep him here.
Ludher looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Ludher keeping full guard, as Castle tries to pass.
Ludher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle wants to stand but Ludher is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking to pass the guard.
Castle lands a couple of digs.
Ludher is trying to keep Castle in close.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Ludher.
Castle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ludher.
Castle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Ludher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ludher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castle moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher throws a lazy uppercut
and Castle counters with an outside leg kick.
Castle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Castle tries to get to full guard but Ludher has control of the leg.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castle keeping hold of Ludher's head, controlling as best he can.
Ludher stops Castle from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castle is trying to stand up here but Ludher is controlling him well.
Ludher wants to work for an arm triangle but Castle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ludher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Ludher.
I think Castle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Castle!
Post fight, an emotional Frank Castle said 'Win or Lose, Women and Booze!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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