PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

King
vs
Castle

160 cm
21
135 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.

King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Castle blocks it.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castle managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Castle avoids the damage to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castle's defenses.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King slows down the pace here.
Castle avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Castle fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from King.
King stalling the fight.
King lands a nice elbow.
Castle fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King blocks a body shot from Castle.
Castle can't break the clinch.
Castle blocks an elbow strike from King.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee to the head.

Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castle misses with a head kick.

King clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by King.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Martin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle misses with a body shot.
King throws a one two combo.
Castle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from King.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castle.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
A clash of legs there as Castle blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Castle misses.
A big left from Castle misses.
Castle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by King.
Castle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King moves out of range as Castle strikes.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Castle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Castle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castle misses with a looping left.
Castle misses with a straight left.
Castle throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Castle throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.

King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Castle controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Castle looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Castle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castle tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Castle crashes against the mat.
King is looking for a sweep.
Castle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Castle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castle swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castle's guard.

Castle throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
Castle tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
Castle is breathing heavily.
King staying calm.
Castle is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.

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.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Castle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King prevents Castle from improving his position.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castle's head.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Castle working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Castle throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King throws a front kick aimed at Castle's knee but Castle avoids it well.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King throws a sloppy head kick

and Castle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in King's guard now.

Castle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Castle looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.

Castle looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castle has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Castle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.

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.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King controlling from mount.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King content just to control the position here.
King looking to control but Castle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castle wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin King.
I think King 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin King!