PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Castaneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Builtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Castaneda
vs
Builtman

177 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Castaneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hardy Builtman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castaneda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Castaneda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Builtman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castaneda has managed to get both his arms back between Builtman's legs - danger averted.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Builtman on the ground.
Builtman wants to stand and escape but Castaneda is having none of it.
Castaneda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castaneda content to stall in guard here.
Castaneda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Builtman for as long as he can get away with.

Howard Castaneda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Builtman gets tackled into the cage by Castaneda. Castaneda maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Castaneda pulls guard effortlessly.
Builtman wants to pass the guard but Castaneda is keeping the position.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Builtman from controlling successfully.
Builtman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castaneda is keeping the position for now.
Castaneda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Builtman is one step ahead there.
Builtman trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castaneda keeping full guard, as Builtman tries to pass.

Hardy Builtman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Builtman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Builtman wants to pass the guard but Castaneda is defending well.
Castaneda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda won't allow Builtman to pass to mount.
We've been informed that Builtman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Builtman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Builtman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castaneda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Builtman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castaneda sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda keeping control of the position.

Builtman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castaneda defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Builtman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hardy Builtman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Builtman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Builtman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castaneda is looking to reverse the position.
Builtman advances nicely into full mount.

Builtman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Castaneda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Castaneda!
Castaneda wants to pass the guard but Builtman is keeping the position.
Castaneda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castaneda preventing the sweep.
Builtman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

We're going to have a standup here because Howard Castaneda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Builtman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castaneda counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Castaneda.
Castaneda cracks Builtman with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda working the head with strikes.
Builtman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Castaneda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Castaneda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Builtman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Castaneda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Castaneda scores with punches from side control.
Howard Castaneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castaneda happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Builtman taking a bit of punishment here - Castaneda scoring with strikes.
Builtman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Castaneda taking a breather here.
Builtman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Builtman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castaneda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castaneda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builtman is looking for a sweep. Castaneda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Builtman keeps trying to improve his position.
Castaneda slows the pace down in half guard.
Builtman wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castaneda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Howard Castaneda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Castaneda scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Castaneda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Builtman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Builtman showed some decent athleticism there.
Castaneda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castaneda won't allow Builtman to pass to mount.
Castaneda wants to get back to full guard.

Castaneda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castaneda.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Builtman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Builtman looking to sit in guard and control but Castaneda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Castaneda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Builtman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castaneda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castaneda lands a couple of elbows.
Castaneda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castaneda 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.
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!
Castaneda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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.

Builtman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Builtman lands in his opponent's guard.
Builtman throwing strikes but missing.
Builtman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builtman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Builtman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castaneda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castaneda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Builtman postures up in Castaneda's guard and throws a big left but Castaneda blocks it.
Builtman postures up in Castaneda's guard and throws a big left but Castaneda blocks it.
Builtman trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Builtman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castaneda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy Builtman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Builtman 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Builtman!