PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen Daft Punk - Derezzed (Robtaki Remix) as his entrance music. Wallace McGregor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Castro
vs
McGregor

164 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wallace McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Castro clinches.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Castro closes the distance and pushes McGregor back into the cage.
McGregor tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castro prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor tries to circle away but Castro has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor wants to break free but Castro has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Castro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Castro decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
Castro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
Mitch Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace McGregor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Castro with that takedown attempt.
Castro sets himself, and McGregor steps forward looking for the clinch! Castro avoids it this time.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.

Castro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.

Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McGregor clinches.
Castro'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.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
Castro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Castro breaks from the clinch.
Castro blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Castro shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Castro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitch Castro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor's efforts to push away.
Castro prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mitch Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace McGregor.
McGregor is trying to break free.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castro.

Castro rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McGregor pulls guard.

McGregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castro trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castro stands up and waves to McGregor to follow him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor fails with the takedown

and Castro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Castro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro prevents McGregor from standing back up.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Castro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Castro with that takedown attempt.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Castro moves into range and clinches up with McGregor.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Castro manages to get underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free but Castro has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Castro dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Castro avoids the head kick by McGregor.
No luck for Castro with that takedown attempt.
Mitch Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McGregor forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor tries to circle away but Castro has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mitch Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Castro has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castro looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor tries to stall but Castro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro has double underhooks.
Castro tries for a takedown but McGregor manages to get underhooks.
Castro tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castro on the side of the head.
McGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGregor tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castro tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castro moves away.
Castro tries to counter with a takedown but McGregor is quick to defend against it.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
McGregor tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Castro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.

McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
Castro misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McGregor gets a clinch.

McGregor manages to pull guard.
Castro throws a big elbow that misses.

McGregor has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Castro is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Castro!
The defeated Wallace McGregor had this to say: 'The only person you must beat is yourself. I came out here to showcase what I have learnt, and you'll continuously see the forming of a champion in me every fight.'.