PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foster Castaneda (ranked 24950 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rudroff (ranked 6270 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Rudroff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Castaneda
vs
Rudroff

219 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Foster Castaneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Rudroff!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudroff throws a body kick that misses

and Castaneda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rudroff won't be happy with that.
Rudroff tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I really don't envy Rudroff right now.

Rudroff defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Castaneda's arms.

Castaneda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rudroff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rudroff for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castaneda avoiding Rudroff 's attempts to control his hands.

Castaneda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rudroff trying to control the action but Castaneda just sinks the hooks in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudroff tries to escape but Castaneda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Castaneda.
Rudroff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castaneda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rudroff tries to break free.
Castaneda controls the action.

Castaneda looking for the RNC.

Castaneda is looking for the choke from the back position but Rudroff is controlling his hands well.
Rudroff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Castaneda's guard. Nice work there by Rudroff.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castaneda is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda wants to stand but Rudroff is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castaneda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rudroff's guard.
Rudroff being controlled here, momentarily.
Castaneda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rudroff's guard.
Rudroff is trying to keep Castaneda in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rudroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rudroff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castaneda defends well.
Castaneda wants to control from the top but Rudroff keeps moving.
Castaneda sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rudroff working for submissions but it's allowed Castaneda to get to half guard.
Rudroff is trying to maintain the position but Castaneda is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four 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.
Castaneda slows the pace down in half guard.

Castaneda stands up and beckons Rudroff to join him on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Castaneda. No joy for Rudroff on that attempt.
Castaneda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rudroff sprawls and moves away.

Rudroff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castaneda as Rudroff tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Castaneda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rudroff regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Castaneda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rudroff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Foster Castaneda has been cut.
Rudroff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castaneda.

Castaneda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rudroff was covering up waiting for the punch and Castaneda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castaneda controlling from the top position.
Castaneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castaneda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rudroff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castaneda, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rudroff has gone for a leg lock! Castaneda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rudroff's guard.

Rudroff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castaneda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castaneda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rudroff being controlled here, momentarily.
Castaneda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rudroff being controlled here, momentarily.
Rudroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castaneda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castaneda is standing up over Rudroff. Rudroff looks to escape but Castaneda dives into side control.

Castaneda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castaneda just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castaneda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Castaneda is trying to get an arm triangle but Rudroff is defending well.
Foster Castaneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Castaneda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castaneda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castaneda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rudroff keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castaneda lands a few punches from side control.
Rudroff is looking for a sweep.

Castaneda is trying to get an arm triangle but Rudroff is defending well.

Castaneda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rudroff is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castaneda lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Castaneda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Foster Castaneda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rudroff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Rudroff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rudroff fails with the takedown.
Castaneda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rudroff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Castaneda counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rudroff.

Castaneda is working to tighten his grip on Rudroff's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rudroff has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Castaneda is really squeezing tight and eventually Rudroff passes out! Castaneda breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Foster Castaneda!