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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Demon Hunter - Storm The Gates Of Hell. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orpik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orpik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castle wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Orpik.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castle stuffs the takedown.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Orpik slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle tries to bum rush Orpik with a series of wild strikes but Orpik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle tries to clinch there but Orpik circles away.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Castle.
Castle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orpik misses with a takedown
and Castle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orpik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orpik dives in and grabs Castle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castle pushes down on Orpik's head and hops out.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle throws a combination. Orpik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orpik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orpik somewhat.
Orpik slips a jab and a cross from Castle.
Orpik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castle. Castle obviously looking to wear him down.
Orpik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castle avoids it really well and circles away.
Castle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik misses with a takedown attempt - Castle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orpik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
Castle tries to bum rush Orpik with a series of wild strikes but Orpik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orpik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castle. Castle obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Castle tenderised Orpik's leg. Orpik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orpik shoots and misses
and Castle counters with a leg kick.
Castle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eric Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle misses with a two punch combination.
Castle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Orpik circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orpik circles away quickly and effectively.
Orpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castle counters with a thumping low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orpik.
Orpik tries for a takedown but Castle circles away easily
and Castle counters with a two punch combo.
Orpik looks gassed!
Castle is looking to slow Orpik down with leg kicks.
Castle scores with a nice body kick.
Castle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orpik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orpik backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jason Orpik has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle misses with a series of wild punches.
Castle feints and then cracks Orpik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orpik down.
Orpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castle counters with a two punch combo.
Orpik is trying desperately to land a takedown but Castle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Orpik.
Castle throws a right hand that Orpik ducks under and follows up with a left that Orpik also avoids with ease.
Orpik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a body kick that stops Orpik in his tracks momentarily.
Castle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orpik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castle prevents it.
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orpik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
Castle stops a takedown attempt from Orpik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Orpik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castle tries to bum rush Orpik with a series of wild strikes but Orpik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Castle. Those never looked like landing.
Castle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orpik, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle slows down the pace here.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Orpik blocks it.
Orpik is trying to break the clinch but Castle is controlling him.
Orpik has had enough of the clinch but Castle keeps him there for the moment.
Castle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castle.
Orpik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castle after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik is trying to break free.
Orpik can't get the takedown.
Castle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orpik up against the cage.
Orpik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eric Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Orpik.
Castle wants the takedown. Orpik is fighting it off but Castle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orpik's guard against the cage.
Orpik working a defensive guard but Castle passes into half guard.
Castle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orpik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orpik is looking to improve his position.
Castle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orpik is not content to let Castle control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orpik is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 is keen to just control but Orpik is a slippery customer.
Castle working Orpik over with strikes.
Orpik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castle pulls his head out easily.
Orpik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Orpik is breathing heavily.
Orpik tries to hold on but Castle postures up.
Orpik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle tries to control but Orpik wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Orpik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Orpik shrugs it off.
Orpik can't escape the position.
Castle with the ground and pound from mount.
Castle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Castle landing strikes from the mount.
Castle looking to control but Orpik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castle lands a nice shot to the head.
Orpik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orpik tries to lock up and control but Castle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orpik can't escape the position.
Orpik tries to hold on but Castle pushes him away.
Orpik is desperately trying to improve his position but Castle has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Orpik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orpik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Orpik working to try and regain half guard.
Castle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castle avoids the attempt from Orpik to control.
Castle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Castle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orpik is rocked!
Castle controlling the pace for now.
Orpik is still in real trouble! Can Castle finish him?
Castle unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Castle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Orpik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orpik seems to have recovered his senses.
Castle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orpik.
Orpik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castle sprawls well. Castle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orpik gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castle.
Orpik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castle. Castle obviously looking to wear him down.
Castle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castle feints a jab promting Orpik to slip. Castle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orpik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Castle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orpik.
Eric Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Orpik.
Orpik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castle counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Castle misses.
Castle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orpik circles away quickly and effectively.
Orpik fails with a takedown attempt.
Orpik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castle is fending him off so far but Orpik persists. Nope, Castle circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Castle.
Castle throws a series of strikes that have Orpik backpedaling.
Orpik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orpik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orpik. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orpik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eric Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castle swinging wildly here.
Orpik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orpik fails with the takedown
and Castle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orpik dodges the punch combination from Castle.
Castle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orpik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Castle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orpik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castle misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Orpik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orpik can do to turn this around?
Orpik is trying to control the position but Castle postures up.
Orpik is looking for a triangle but Castle pushes his legs off easily.
Castle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castle trying to control but Orpik is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle postures up and lands a big shot to Orpik's brow.
Jason Orpik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orpik trying to keep a closed guard but Castle is proving a slippery customer.
Castle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orpik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between Orpik's legs - danger averted.
Orpik controls Castle momentarily but Castle frees himself.
Castle stands up over Orpik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orpik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Castle escapes and throws Orpik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Castle tries for a kimura but Orpik is defending well.
Eric Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orpik is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Castle!
After the big win, Eric Castle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Malicious Intent Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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