PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Dude looks like a lady! as his entrance music. 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.

Castillo
vs
Ellis

170 cm
28
145 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

158 cm
24
138 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Ellis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castillo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castillo stuns Ellis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ellis looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis connects with a right hand. Castillo shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Castillo is rocked!
Castillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castillo seems to have got his legs back now.
Castillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Ellis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castillo counters with a series of strikes. Ellis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Castillo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Castillo has gone for a leg lock! Ellis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castillo's guard.

Castillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo is breathing heavily.

Castillo looking for subs off his back but Ellis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ellis trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.

Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.

Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ellis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.

Castillo actively working from the bottom here.

Ellis is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.

Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellis pulls his head out easily.
Ellis works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo is looking to get 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.

Ellis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Castillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Castillo and Ellis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Ellis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castillo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Castillo works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo fails to move to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Castillo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ellis is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezio Castillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Castillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Castillo scores a takedown into full mount!

Castillo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ellis is now in Castillo's guard. A big mistake from Castillo there, giving up the dominant position!
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.

Castillo working for a triangle but Ellis defends it easily.

Ellis 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 Ellis has Castillo in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.

Castillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castillo has managed to get both his arms back between Ellis's legs - danger averted.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.

Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.

Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Castillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castillo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ellis has picked Castillo up and slammed him! Castillo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ellis manages to pass to side control!
Ellis wants to control but Castillo is keeping him busy.
Castillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Castillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellis has managed to free his arm - good work.

Castillo is working for a kimura but Ellis is defending it quite comfortably.
Ellis is looking to control Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellis is defending against the submission attempts here by Castillo.
Ellis is pressing down on Castillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Castillo is proving a slippery customer.

Castillo has gone for a leg lock! Ellis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castillo's guard.
Ellis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.

Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Castillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellis defends it easily.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Castillo is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.

Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezio Castillo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Castillo misses the jab.
No joy there for Castillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ellis.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ellis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castillo throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.

Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there.

Castillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ellis is just riding it out for now. Castillo eventually gives up the hold.

Castillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ellis sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ellis looking for a guillotine here but Castillo defends easily.

Castillo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castillo, into his guard.

Castillo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ellis has his hands clasped together but Castillo extends an breaks Ellis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Castillo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezio Castillo!