PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atreus Castre (ranked 5903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emperor Severus (ranked 8680 p4p, 0 weight class). Atreus Castre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emperor Severus's chin.

Castre
vs
Severus

187 cm
24
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Atreus Castre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emperor Severus!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Severus.
Severus misses with a combination
and Castre counters with a nice body shot.
Castre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Severus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Severus misses with a combination
and Castre counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Severus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Castre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Castre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castre blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Severus misses.
Castre tries to counter with a takedown but Severus is quick to defend against it.
Castre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Severus tries to bum rush Castre with a series of wild strikes but Castre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Castre counters by moving into the clinch.
Severus is looking to break free of the clinch but Castre has double underhooks.
Severus wants to get back to striking at distance but Castre won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castre breaks from the clinch.
Severus fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Castre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Severus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castre dodges the punch combination from Severus.
Castre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Severus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Castre counters by clinching up.
Severus looks winded!

Castre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Severus uses from the top position.
Castre has Severus pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severus preventing the sweep.
Severus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Severus wants to stand but Castre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Castre has his feet on Severus's thighs here. He's pushed Severus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Severus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atreus Castre!