PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Wars...The Punishment Due. Frank Castle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Castle
vs
Gray

193 cm
20
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Gray!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Gray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Castle is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castle avoid being mounted?
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle keeping control of the position.
Castle wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castle manages to get to full guard.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castle wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gray throws and elbow that misses. Castle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gray's guard. Nice move by Castle!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Castle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Castle stuffs the takedown.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castle misses with a body shot

and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. Castle didn't expect that.
Castle looking to control.
Castle lands an upkick as Gray stands over him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is fighting to break Castle's control of his arms but Castle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to sit in guard and control but Castle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Castle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Castle is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castle won't allow Gray to sweep him here.

Castle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gray dives on top into guard.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gray shoots for a double leg takedown but Castle sprawls well. He's pushed Gray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Gray feints and as Castle raises his hands in defense, Gray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castle is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.
Castle pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is fighting to break Castle's control of his arms but Castle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to sit in guard and control but Castle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Castle's hands, connecting with Castle's forehead.
Gray thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
Castle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Castle tries to keep control of the position but Gray is staying busy.
Gray wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle controlling the position well here. Gray rolled but Castle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Gray.
I think Castle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Castle!