PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dogtanian France theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

BatzCastelmore
vs
Sigurdsson

195 cm
25
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
210 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear

Invictus
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatzCastelmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses.
BatzCastelmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore is looking to counter the offense by Sigurdsson and move into the clinch.
Sigurdsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
BatzCastelmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as BatzCastelmore blocks the leg kick.
Sigurdsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but BatzCastelmore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
BatzCastelmore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sigurdsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigurdsson tries to score with a low kick but BatzCastelmore moves his leg out of the way.
Sigurdsson scores with a kick to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.

BatzCastelmore tries to sprawl but Sigurdsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
BatzCastelmore trying to hold on to Sigurdsson's head to control him but Sigurdsson postures up.
BatzCastelmore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but BatzCastelmore keeps working.
Sigurdsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sigurdsson is looking to take a break and control but BatzCastelmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
BatzCastelmore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
BatzCastelmore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigurdsson working BatzCastelmore over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sigurdsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BatzCastelmore gets back to full guard.
Sigurdsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigurdsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sigurdsson throwing strikes from guard but BatzCastelmore blocks nicely.
BatzCastelmore is trying to keep Sigurdsson in close.
Sigurdsson cracks BatzCastelmore with a solid left hand.
BatzCastelmore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sigurdsson trying to control the position from guard on top but BatzCastelmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BatzCastelmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sigurdsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Sigurdsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sigurdsson landing with the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson passes BatzCastelmore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BatzCastelmore trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sigurdsson working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigurdsson lands a nice short elbow.
Sigurdsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sigurdsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sigurdsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
BatzCastelmore trying to control here.
BatzCastelmore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
BatzCastelmore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BatzCastelmore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sigurdsson throws a big elbow that misses.
BatzCastelmore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigurdsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Sigurdsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sigurdsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Sigurdsson.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.
BatzCastelmore lands with a good body shot.
BatzCastelmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sigurdsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurdsson throws a solid leg kick but BatzCastelmore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigurdsson was well out of range. Poor timing from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Sigurdsson's body.
BatzCastelmore takes one on the button.
Sigurdsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BatzCastelmore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BatzCastelmore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigurdsson looks for the body kick but BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
BatzCastelmore lands a head kick. Sigurdsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Ragnar Sigurdsson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a front kick but Sigurdsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sigurdsson! But no joy.
Jab by BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sigurdsson throws out a loose jab but BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Sigurdsson is out of range.
Nice body kick there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore tries to work over Sigurdsson's front leg with a kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
BatzCastelmore motions for Sigurdsson to come forward. BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore lands a slapping body shot.
Sigurdsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BatzCastelmore is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Sigurdsson blocks the low kick.
Sigurdsson throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Sigurdsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigurdsson's sensitive parts.
BatzCastelmore motions for Sigurdsson to come forward. BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sigurdsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BatzCastelmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but Sigurdsson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigurdsson avoids the body shot from BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BatzCastelmore tried to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
Sigurdsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
BatzCastelmore throws a solid leg kick but Sigurdsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore misses the shot to the body.
Sigurdsson flicks out a counter leg kick but BatzCastelmore steps away.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch there but Sigurdsson circles away.
BatzCastelmore thows a leg kick but Sigurdsson checks it
and Sigurdsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Sigurdsson throws a hook but BatzCastelmore blocks it.
Sigurdsson throws a leg kick but BatzCastelmore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BatzCastelmore slips a jab from Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson swings widly with a right hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigurdsson. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
BatzCastelmore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sigurdsson finds it's way round the side to connect with BatzCastelmore's head.
Sigurdsson throws a jab when BatzCastelmore was well out of range.
Sigurdsson throws a low kick, looking for BatzCastelmore's leg but BatzCastelmore calmly moves out of range.
Sigurdsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BatzCastelmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigurdsson throws out the jab.
Sigurdsson catches BatzCastelmore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sigurdsson lands a really nice looking cross but BatzCastelmore seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore slips a straight right by Sigurdsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigurdsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigurdsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sigurdsson scores with a jab to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut
and Sigurdsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sigurdsson loads up on a big right hand but BatzCastelmore slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Sigurdsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with an uppercut
and BatzCastelmore counters with a series of strikes. Sigurdsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - BatzCastelmore scores with a four punch combination!
BatzCastelmore works the jab nicely.
Sigurdsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sigurdsson lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from BatzCastelmore.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigurdsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BatzCastelmore moves away.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
Sigurdsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigurdsson misses the target.
BatzCastelmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a body kick but Sigurdsson moved away.
Sigurdsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sigurdsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Sigurdsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Sigurdsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

BatzCastelmore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sigurdsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigurdsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Sigurdsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sigurdsson looks to throw a body kick
and BatzCastelmore counters with a slapping leg kick.
BatzCastelmore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore is looking to wear down Sigurdsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sigurdsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sigurdsson throws a lazy right hand but BatzCastelmore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BatzCastelmore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigurdsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BatzCastelmore tries to avoid it but Sigurdsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BatzCastelmore to the ground. BatzCastelmore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BatzCastelmore thuds a left hand into Sigurdsson's body.
Sigurdsson blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BatzCastelmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Sigurdsson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigurdsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sigurdsson's head.
Sigurdsson looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
BatzCastelmore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Sigurdsson cracks BatzCastelmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson throws an overhand right that lands on BatzCastelmore's shoulder, as BatzCastelmore tries to avoid the shot.
Sigurdsson misses with a hook.
Sigurdsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sigurdsson connects with a leg kick. BatzCastelmore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch there but Sigurdsson circles away.
BatzCastelmore defending well as Sigurdsson loads up on a big left hand.
Sigurdsson tries a low kick but BatzCastelmore avoids it.
Sigurdsson throws a jab when BatzCastelmore was well out of range.
Sigurdsson misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sigurdsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Sigurdsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Sigurdsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sigurdsson misses with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice hook to Sigurdsson's body. Sigurdsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles BatzCastelmore's knee momentarily.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Sigurdsson blocks it.
BatzCastelmore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sigurdsson.
BatzCastelmore backing away here, and Sigurdsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sigurdsson lands a nice shot that snaps BatzCastelmore's head back.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up but Sigurdsson circles away and keeps his distance.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
Sigurdsson feints and then cracks BatzCastelmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BatzCastelmore down.
BatzCastelmore loads up on a big right hand but Sigurdsson slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore tries to score with a low kick but Sigurdsson moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Sigurdsson as he checks the leg kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick but Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick and Sigurdsson moves out of range easily.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Sigurdsson ducked under it nicely.
Sigurdsson misses with a wild body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BatzCastelmore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sigurdsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigurdsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sigurdsson jabs at BatzCastelmore's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigurdsson jabs BatzCastelmore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigurdsson works the jab nicely.
Sigurdsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sigurdsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BatzCastelmore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sigurdsson scores with a hook to the body. BatzCastelmore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BatzCastelmore scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sigurdsson blocks the leg kick.
BatzCastelmore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
BatzCastelmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigurdsson scores with a punch to the head.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick
and Sigurdsson counters with a body kick that stops BatzCastelmore in his tracks momentarily.
BatzCastelmore tries to work over Sigurdsson's front leg with a kick but Sigurdsson checks it.
Sigurdsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BatzCastelmore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BatzCastelmore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Sigurdsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigurdsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Sigurdsson!
Ragnar Sigurdsson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No Messing I'm came to kill him tonight. Origi is a great fighter but I am Ragnar!'.
In defeat, Charles BatzCastelmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Merde!'.