PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robson Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castro
vs
Pierre

175 cm
19
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robson Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gay Pierre!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pierre!
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
A punch combination from Pierre misses.
Castro wants to clinch.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Pierre gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierre blocking some punches.

Pierre wants the takedown. Castro is fighting it off but Pierre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castro's guard against the cage.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Castro won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Castro tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro checks a low kick from Pierre.
Pierre closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Castro forces Pierre back against the cage and clinches.

Castro breaks from the clinch.

Castro sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Pierre to the ground! Castro dives into full mount looking to finish!

Pierre is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro fails to take his opponent's back.
Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Castro finish him?
Castro moves to the back position.
Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pierre showing good submission defense here.
Pierre controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierre is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Castro looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pierre taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robson Castro!