PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Brown (ranked 5350 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Castro (ranked 25366 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://youtu.be/mzB1VGEGcSU. Erik Castro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Castro

210 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erik Castro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro tries to clinch up.
Castro tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.

Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to clinch
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt

and Castro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.
Castro is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Castro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.

Castro actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castro!
Brown is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castro looks a forlorn figure.
Castro is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops!
Castro is in bad spot here.
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Castro pushed the leg off.
Brown controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brown controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
Castro breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Castro gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.

Castro has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.

Castro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Brown throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erik Castro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Castro clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro fails to pull guard.
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Castro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Castro.
Jacob Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Castro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castro.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Castro wants a takedown but no success here.
Castro tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a knee to the body.
Castro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro scores a nice knee to the body.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castro gets a clinch.
Castro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown looking to stall.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Castro lands a knee to the body.
Castro gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Castro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Castro - that landed with a thud.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Castro is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Castro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
Castro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown jumps guard but Castro stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Castro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Castro manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Castro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Castro tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Jacob Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Castro.
Brown keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Castro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castro digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.

Castro moves into the clinch.

Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castro can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Brown stands up and waves to Castro to follow him.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erik Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.

Castro drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Castro is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Castro looking for a takedown.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Castro is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Castro both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Castro manages to pull guard.

Castro looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Jacob Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Castro!
The defeated Jacob Brown had this to say: 'It was a fair game fight and I lost thank u fans Fuck The Haters piece'.