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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta . Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Luis Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo misses with a straight left.
Cantstandya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Cantstandya.
Castillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cantstandya to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cantstandya trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantstandya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cantstandya stands and throws Castillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Castillo is looking to regain half guard here but Cantstandya keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya lands a few punches from side control.
Castillo struggling a bit here.
Cantstandya throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Castillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantstandya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cantstandya is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantstandya trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Castillo parries the strikes from Cantstandya easily there. Cantstandya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castillo to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to improve position but can't.
Cantstandya trying to control the action but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cantstandya staying calm.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantstandya working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castillo tries to improve position but can't.
Cantstandya is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Cantstandya is trying to get an arm triangle but Castillo is defending well.
Cantstandya laying and praying for a moment but Castillo takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo wants to improve his position but Cantstandya is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castillo throws a big shot that misses.
Cantstandya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Castillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo thows a leg kick but Cantstandya checks it
and Cantstandya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castillo's guard.
Cantstandya throws a strike but Castillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castillo!
Cantstandya throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Castillo because Cantstandya loaded up on that one.
Cantstandya throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Castillo because Cantstandya loaded up on that one.
Cantstandya wants to control but instead Castillo manages to regain half guard.
Cantstandya is looking to stall here but Castillo recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya won't allow Castillo to get back to his feet.
Cantstandya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cantstandya won't allow Castillo to get back to his feet.
Cantstandya throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
Cantstandya trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya throws and elbow that misses. Castillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cantstandya's guard. Nice move by Castillo!
Cantstandya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantstandya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Castillo has passed into side control.
Cantstandya is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cantstandya wants to control but Castillo postures up.
Cantstandya tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantstandya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castillo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Castillo controls the position from side control.
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Cantstandya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goerge Cantstandya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cantstandya thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Castillo as Cantstandya shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Castillo misses the target.
Castillo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cantstandya to counter with a crisp jab.
Castillo throws a jab when Cantstandya was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cantstandya keeps the fight on the outside.
Cantstandya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cantstandya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cantstandya throws a nice looking combination but Castillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castillo throws a combination that misses
and Cantstandya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo working a defensive guard here.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Cantstandya from controlling successfully.
Cantstandya looking to pass the guard.
Castillo is trying to keep Cantstandya in close.
Cantstandya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantstandya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castillo swings for the body but Cantstandya moves out of range.
Cantstandya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castillo did well to prevent Cantstandya getting side control.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cantstandya.
Cantstandya with the ground and pound but Castillo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cantstandya stopping the sweep attempt from Castillo.
Cantstandya lands a couple of digs.
Castillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Castillo, not yet.
Cantstandya trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantstandya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cantstandya has managed to get both his arms back between Castillo's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cantstandya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cantstandya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantstandya is in Castillo's guard.
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cantstandya tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but Cantstandya is having none of it.
Cantstandya postures up in Castillo's guard and throws a big left but Castillo blocks it.
Cantstandya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cantstandya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cantstandya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cantstandya has Castillo in his guard.
Cantstandya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cantstandya wants to sweep here but Castillo controlling him for the moment.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cantstandya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castillo wants to stand but Cantstandya is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cantstandya working a defensive guard but Castillo passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Cantstandya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cantstandya has a hand on Castillo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castillo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cantstandya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cantstandya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castillo prevents Cantstandya from improving his position.
Castillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cantstandya trying to get back to full guard but Castillo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantstandya can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Castillo is predictable there
and Cantstandya counters with a body kick.
Cantstandya moves out of range of the leg kick from Castillo.
Castillo throws a lazy head kick
and Cantstandya counters with a left to the body.
Cantstandya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jose Luis Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantstandya throws a leg kick but Castillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Castillo misses
and Cantstandya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cantstandya thows a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castillo holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantstandya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Cantstandya from controlling successfully.
Castillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jose Luis Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya forces his way into half guard.
Cantstandya misses with a head shot. Castillo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cantstandya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cantstandya landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cantstandya is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castillo is pulling down on Cantstandya's head to control his posture.
Cantstandya trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cantstandya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goerge Cantstandya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantstandya throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castillo trying to control the position.
Cantstandya throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
Cantstandya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Castillo, not yet.
Castillo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goerge Cantstandya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cantstandya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goerge Cantstandya!
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