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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slade Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (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.
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192 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Slade Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sigfridsson misses its intended target.
Castle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick that stops Castle in his tracks momentarily.
Castle missing with a left hand there. Sigfridsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castle swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson feints a counter leg kick.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castle lands a right hook to the body.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigfridsson throws out the jab.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Castle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Sigfridsson coming out on top.
Sigfridsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slade Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Slade Castle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sigfridsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castle is out of range and Sigfridsson settles back down.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Castle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castle has had enough of the clinch but Sigfridsson keeps him there for the moment.
Castle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castle breaks from the clinch.
Castle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sigfridssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sigfridsson throws an overhand right that lands on Castle's shoulder, as Castle tries to avoid the shot.
Castle is looking for a counter combo.
Castle swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sigfridsson misses with a body kick.
Castle scores with a sloppy right hand. Sigfridsson should have avoided that one.
Castle lands with a nice body punch.
Sigfridsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigfridsson misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castle, as that shot connected.
Castle throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Castle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castle lands a nice shot that snaps Sigfridsson's head back.
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!
Castle blocks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigfridsson is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Castle.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Castle.
Sigfridsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
It looked like Castle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castle lands with a right hand.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigfridsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab. Castle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castle throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sigfridsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castle dodges the punch combination from Sigfridsson.
Castle scores with a leg kick.
Castle's corner calls for a 1-2. Castle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sigfridsson connects with the punch.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castle walks into a straight right hand from Sigfridsson.
Castle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
Castle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sigfridsson looks for the body kick but Castle saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Castle has knocked Sigfridsson down with a huge combo! Castle steps away and waves a wobbly Sigfridsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sigfridsson is rocked!
It looks like Benjamin Sigfridsson has been cut.
Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Sigfridsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castle's sensitive parts.
Sigfridsson throws a lazy body kick
and Castle scores with a counter punch that sends Sigfridsson to the canvas! Castle smells blood - he's punishing Sigfridsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sigfridsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Castle!
Slade Castle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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