PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fernandes
vs
Castle

188 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandes 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fernandes wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle is trying to keep Fernandes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes passes into half guard.
Fernandes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fernandes wants to take Castle's back here but Castle is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Castle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Fernandes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Castle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Castle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
Fernandes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle is aware though and is defending well.
Castle connects with a couple of short punches.

Castle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fernandes 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 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Castle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fernandes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castle trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Castle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandes has wrist control.
Fernandes keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.

Fernandes looking for subs off his back but Castle has passed one foot through into half guard.

Fernandes looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle trying to control from half guard but Fernandes is working away.
Castle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Fernandes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castle pulls his head out easily.
Fernandes tries to get to full guard but Castle has control of the leg.
Castle is trying to control. Fernandes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castle is looking for a kimura but Fernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castle to get the leverage.
Castle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Fernandes actively working from the bottom here.
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandes is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Castle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fernandes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Castle has cracked it and Fernandes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Castle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Owen Castle!