PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Argentinian Magic. Sergio Aguero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aguero
vs
Castillo

180 cm
25
175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

176 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castillo moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aguero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castillo.

Aguero tries to sprawl but Castillo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castillo lands strikes from half guard.
Aguero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.
Castillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Castillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Aguero's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castillo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aguero to regain full guard.
Castillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castillo throwing strikes from guard but Aguero blocks nicely.
Castillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castillo throws an elbow that misses. Aguero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castillo's guard. Nice move by Aguero!

Aguero stands up and waves to Castillo to follow him.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aguero.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aguero.
Aguero tries to clinch but Castillo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sergio Aguero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Castillo.
Aguero lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aguero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Castillo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castillo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castillo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aguero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aguero regains half guard.
Aguero is trying to control but can't.
Aguero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo.
Aguero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castillo.
Castillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aguero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillo drops an elbow to the side of Aguero's head.
Aguero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castillo thows a huge punch but Aguero dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castillo lands a nice short elbow.

Castillo seems to be working for a kimura but Aguero defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Castillo is looking for a kimura but Aguero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castillo to get the leverage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aguero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aguero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aguero.
Castillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Castillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castillo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Castillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Castillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aguero.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Castillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aguero's half guard.
Castillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castillo lands a nice short elbow.
Castillo drops an elbow to the side of Aguero's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castillo lands a nice short elbow.
Castillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguero is looking to escape.
Castillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Castillo.
Aguero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

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

Castillo is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castillo.
Castillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aguero regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Castillo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castillo postures up in Aguero's guard and throws a big left but Aguero blocks it.
Castillo stands up over Aguero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aguero controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself.
Castillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Castillo postures up and lands a big shot to Aguero's brow.
Castillo won't allow Aguero to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguero working a defensive guard here.
Castillo cracks Aguero with a solid left hand.
Castillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Aguero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillo on the ground.
Castillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aguero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castillo postures up in Aguero's guard and throws a big left but Aguero blocks it.
Aguero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Castillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aguero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Castillo ducks right into an uppercut from Aguero.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Aguero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aguero tried to score with a low kick but Castillo checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Aguero as Castillo shoots in.
Aguero connects with a jab.
Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguero throws out the jab.
Castillo shoots in and drives through. Aguero sprawls well.
Sergio Aguero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Castillo.
Aguero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aguero wants to clinch.
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Aguero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aguero tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aguero to the ground. Aguero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aguero swivels and escapes.
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castillo tries to keep at a distance but Aguero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aguero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aguero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aguero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aguero crunches a lovely knee into Castillo's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aguero.
Knees to the body from Aguero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Danny Castillo has been cut.
Aguero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillo takes an elbow to the temple.
Castillo wants a takedown.
Aguero lands a knee to the body.
Aguero lands a damaging elbow.
Sergio Aguero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aguero crunches a lovely knee into Castillo's ribcage.
Aguero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castillo's defenses.
Aguero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aguero lands an elbow that stopped Castillo in his tracks for a moment.
Aguero lands an elbow just above Castillo 's eye.
Castillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castillo blocks an elbow strike.
Aguero lands a good knee to the midsection. Castillo won't want to take too many of those.
Aguero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aguero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aguero lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguero avoiding damage.
Aguero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castillo's defenses.

That has opened up Danny Castillo's cut even more.
Aguero crunches a lovely knee into Castillo's ribcage.
Aguero lands an elbow that stopped Castillo in his tracks for a moment.
Aguero crunches a lovely knee into Castillo's ribcage.
Aguero lands an elbow that stopped Castillo in his tracks for a moment.
Aguero throws an elbow but it misses.
Aguero throws an elbow but it misses.
Aguero is trying to stall.
Sergio Aguero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castillo goes for a takedown attempt but Aguero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aguero can pounce on him.

Aguero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aguero controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aguero is defending well.
Aguero landing knees to the body.
Aguero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aguero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillo up against the cage.
Aguero tries to land a knee to the head but Castillo blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castillo takes an elbow to the temple.
Danny Castillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aguero prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aguero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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