PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castro
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

170 cm
28
151 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

182 cm
29
159 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz staying out of range there.
Castro defending well as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loads up on a big left hand.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, right into the meat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a head kick.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Castro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washengtoneo Bandairrezz somewhat.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is predictable there
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro misses with a lunging right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with an outside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a good cross that connects.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head and hops out.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to throw a body kick
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro lands the left hand.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castro in his tracks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works Castro's body with a nice hook.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a fast counter high kick but Castro manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips under a jab from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips the punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Giovani Castro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
Castro cracks the inside of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg.
Castro blocks a head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Castro feints a jab promting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to slip. Castro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to move away, Castro throws a big counter combo bu Washengtoneo Bandairrezz just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a head shot.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets slowly back to his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to slow Castro down by chopping away at his legs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Castro lands a glancing blow to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in and gets a takedown into Castro's guard.
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!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big right hand that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro wants to sweep here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick, looking for Castro's leg but Castro calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a lazy head kick
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castro.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro is looking to counter punch.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good low kick that Castro was not able to check.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to clinch but Castro slips to the side
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on that attempt.
Giovani Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a high kick!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a shot to the body.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro avoids the body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Castro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Castro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
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!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks for the body kick but Castro saw that one coming.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body kick that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
A very excited looking Giovani Castro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz spoke after the fight, saying 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.