PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mt Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kalaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mt Castillo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Kalaway's chin.

Castillo
vs
Kalaway

174 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mt Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kalaway!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalaway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castillo's half guard.
Castillo is trying to control but can't.
Castillo tries to roll over but Kalaway keeps him under control.

Kalaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Kalaway 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. Kalaway eventually gives up the hold.
Castillo wants to control but Kalaway is keeping busy.

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

Kalaway is looking for a kimura but Castillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalaway to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo wants to control but Kalaway is keeping busy.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalaway 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.

Kalaway is looking for a kimura but Castillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalaway to get the leverage.
Castillo tries to get to full guard but Kalaway has control of the leg.

Kalaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kalaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castillo controlling the position well.
Castillo manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Castillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalaway defends well.
Kalaway looking to pass the guard.

Kalaway drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalaway jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalaway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Castillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalaway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo controls Kalaway momentarily but Kalaway frees himself.

Castillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Castillo trying to control the position.
Castillo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kalaway is now in half guard.

Kalaway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castillo sees it coming and defends easily.

Kalaway 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.

Kalaway is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
Castillo trying to hold on to Kalaway's head to control him but Kalaway postures up.

Kalaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalaway should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalaway is working for a submission of some sort.
Castillo is looking to control Kalaway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castillo avoid being mounted?

Kalaway seems to be working for a kimura but Castillo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalaway is thwarting Castillo's attempts to control the position.

Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalaway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kalaway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kalaway 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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalaway circles away.
Kalaway goes for a double leg but Castillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castillo continues to drive forward.
Kalaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Kalaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castillo throws a counter high kick but Kalaway was just alert enough to avoid it.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalaway tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalaway to the ground. Kalaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Castillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kalaway!
Kalaway tries to buck Castillo off but Castillo is having none of it.
Kalaway is letting Castillo control him for a moment.
Kalaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Castillo tries for a kimura but Kalaway is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo controlling the position.
Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalaway keeps working.

Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalaway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Kalaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalaway gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalaway is looking to improve his position.
Castillo is controlling the pace.

Castillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Castillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalaway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalaway tries to roll over but Castillo keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Kalaway is having none of it.
Castillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalaway's waist but Kalaway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castillo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mt Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
And Kalaway tries to counter it with a takedown but Castillo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Kalaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kalaway shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castillo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalaway thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalaway is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalaway has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kalaway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalaway trying to pass the guard but Castillo defending well.

Castillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kalaway seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalaway.
Castillo is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Kalaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalaway is defended easily by Castillo.
Kalaway looks for a takedown but Castillo sprawls well.
Kalaway closes the distance and clinches up with Castillo, looking for a takedown. Kalaway pushes Castillo against the cage but Castillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kalaway tries to get set, Castillo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kalaway manages to avoid the attempt.
Mt Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kalaway.
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castillo fails with the takedown.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalaway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalaway shoots in for a takedown but Castillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalaway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaway is pressed up against the cage. Castillo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalaway down to the mat. Kalaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalaway is defended easily by Castillo.
As Kalaway looks to move away, Castillo throws a big counter combo bu Kalaway just gets out of the way.
Kalaway fails with a takedown attempt.
Castillo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kalaway.

Kalaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalaway lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalaway stands and throws Castillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kalaway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castillo, who protects the arm well.
Kalaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castillo tries to buck Kalaway off but Kalaway is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo can't do much from the bottom here.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kalaway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castillo struggling a bit here.

Kalaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kalaway thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kalaway tries for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo sneaks back into half guard.

Kalaway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Castillo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kalaway. Oh but Castillo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kalaway goes limp - he's gone! Castillo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mt Castillo!
A relieved looking Mt Castillo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.