ESPN2 FNF: Carlos Molina vs. Cory Spinks RBR

Round 5

Castillo is jabbing and hooking the body and whipping the right around to the belt line and jawline of Smith. Barks and jabs and reverse gear for Smith, an occasional right cross while doubling his grunt or rattling off a series to attempt to fool judges into thinking he's throwing a longer combination. Castillo catches him a few times solidly on the chin despite Smith curling up and leaning over with his shoulder popped up defensively. Lots of body work by Castillo, outweighing Smith's counter jabs.

10-9 Castillo

48-46 Smith

 

Round 6

Castillo is quietly going to work, throwing criss-cross combos to the abs and temples of Smith coming forward. Barks and single up-jabs from the Philly shell by Smith. Again, he's throwing 2-3 punches and barking half a dozen times to create the illusion of there being twice as many punches. Castillo remains calm and silent, stalking forward, hunting for body shots and chipping away until Smith lowers his arms before cracking him across the mouth with a right.

10-9 Castillo

57-56 Smith

 

When the ref split them? He took a point? I had the sound down.

So point against Castillo?

 

Round 7

Castillo is still throwing hooking combos but losing steam. Smith barks and jabs him into a corner. Castillo languishes and tries punching his way free but is pushing his shots. Smith begins to rip away with left and right uppercuts crowding in. Castillo is caught flush several times. Really nice uppercuts to the flat underside of Castillo's jaw by Smith, leading with them from mid-range, quick and accurate. Castillo tries to time Smith with a hook but is a beat behind him.

10-9 Smith

67-65 Smith