PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Thome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castillo
vs
Thome

179 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

ZONE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Thome!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Thome closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castillo did well to prevent Thome getting side control.
Castillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castillo tries to get out of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Castillo is looking to escape.

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

Thome is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet.
Castillo is not content to let Thome control the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to stand back up but Thome is controlling him
Castillo is refusing to be controlled, as Thome sits in half guard.
Castillo is trying to stand.
Castillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Thome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Castillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Castillo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thome.
Castillo moves to clinch but Thome breaks away
and Thome counters with a left and a right that stings Castillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo controlling the action here for a moment.
Thome tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Thome back against the cage.
Castillo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castillo managing to block the knees to the body from Thome.
Thome looks gassed!
Thome tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo lands a nice elbow.
Thome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castillo has Thome pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thome takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thome.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.
Castillo slows down the pace here.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
Castillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castillo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Thome gets tackled into the cage by Castillo. Castillo maintains the clinch.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Thome 's eye.
Thome is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castillo landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thome tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillo lands a damaging elbow.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Thome shrugs off.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thome.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Thome shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castillo working Thome over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Castillo.
Castillo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Castillo.
Thome letting Castillo take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Castillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castillo is looking to clinch but Thome is avoiding it.
Castillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Thome, before circling back to the center of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Castillo enables Thome to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo wants to stand up but Thome is controlling him.
Thome trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo wants to get back to his feet but Thome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thome slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castillo wants to stand but Thome is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitch Thome.

Castillo darts in and clinches Thome up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thome throws an elbow but misses.
Thome trying to land knees to the body.
Thome is breathing heavily.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Thome managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
A knee to the head by Castillo.
Thome tries to score a body lock takedown but Castillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castillo has Thome pressed against the cage.
Castillo is looking to control Thome's arms but Thome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castillo has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Castillo.
Castillo lands an elbow inside.
Thome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thome wants to take the fight to the mat but Castillo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo taking a breather.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castillo landing knees to the body.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
Castillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thome's face.
Castillo stalling in the clinch.
Thome wants a takedown but no success here.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Thome avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Castillo.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo working Thome over with knees to the body.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Thome avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Thome landing knees to the body.
Castillo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thome avoids it.
Castillo lands an elbow just above Thome 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thome has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo stalling in the clinch.
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Thome in his tracks for a moment.
Thome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thome is trying to pull guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castillo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
Castillo lands a nice elbow.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castillo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castillo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Thome in his tracks for a moment.
Castillo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Ronnie Castillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Castillo.
Thome has Castillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Castillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thome can do to turn this around?

Thome gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo stops a takedown attempt from Thome.
Castillo is struggling to control the position.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thome fails to land.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo is struggling to control the position.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thome wants a takedown.
Ronnie Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Thome.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo working Thome over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thome being controlled against the cage.
Thome has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Thome won't want to take too many of those.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Castillo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Thome creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castillo stalling.
Castillo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo stalling in the clinch but Thome improves position.
Castillo is struggling to control the position.
Mitch Thome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castillo leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronnie Castillo.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Thome keeps it at a distance.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to clinch but Thome is having none of it.
Thome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castillo.
Thome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Thome has Castillo up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castillo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Castillo clinches up against the cage.
Castillo with a knee to the head.
Castillo with a knee to the head.
Ronnie Castillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castillo obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Thome tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castillo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thome looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thome is looking to control Castillo's arms but Castillo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thome has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castillo to keep the fight standing.
Thome wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thome lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castillo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Castillo!