PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo's entrance music is Static-X - Push It. A fine choice. Holic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alcohol. 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.

Castillo
vs
Holic

189 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
202 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected.

Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holic managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.

Holic pulls guard effortlessly.
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.

Holic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castillo defends well.

Holic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo advances to half guard.

Castillo is trying to work for a kimura but Holic is defending well.
Holic won't allow Castillo to pass to mount.
Holic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holic wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castillo trying to pass the guard but Holic defending well.
Holic gets back to full guard.

Holic pushes a forearm under Castillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Castillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Holic!
Al Holic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.