PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garland Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy has chosen Coming Undone as his entrance music. Castor Troy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Houston
vs
Troy

201 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

194 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garland Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Castor Troy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Troy missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troy is looking to land body kicks.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Houston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Troy.

It looks like Garland Houston has been cut.
Troy has a takedown stuffed.
Troy is looking to clinch.
And Houston counters with a quick kick to the body but Troy blocks it.
Troy misses with a series of wild punches.
Troy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Troy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Troy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troy somewhat.
Garland Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castor Troy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houston counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston throws a shot to the body.
Houston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troy.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Troy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troy is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Troy circles away and we're back to standing.
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy misses with a double jab.
Troy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Troy looks winded!

Houston rushes Troy and presses him up against the cage.

Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Troy wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Houston feints and as Troy raises his hands in defense, Houston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Troy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Houston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Troy tries to clinch up but Houston circles away and keeps his distance.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Troy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Troy looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Houston is rocked!
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troy misses with a two punch combination.
Houston moves in looking to clinch but Troy pushes him off.
A combination from Troy does no damage.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Castor Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Troy misses.
Houston darts in looking for a takedown but Troy gets double underhooks and turns Houston into the cage.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
Troy throws a counter combo.
Troy misses with a combination
and Houston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Troy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Troy. Troy gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown but Troy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Troy digs a good hook to Houston's body.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Troy.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Troy pinned against the cage. Troy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Troy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Houston backs off Troy throws a huge counter combo but Houston manages to avoid it all.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Troy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Troy misses with a double jab.
Troy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Troy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Houston got wobbled bad by a big combination! Troy presses forward with punches and knees until Houston stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Houston closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Troy!
An out of breath Castor Troy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.