PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riggybongo Di Castillo (ranked 4401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip Winkle (ranked 5109 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Di Castillo
vs
Winkle

182 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riggybongo Di Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rip Winkle!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Di Castillo has Winkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Di Castillo prevents the takedown attempt.
Di Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Di Castillo misses with a knee strike.
Winkle jumps guard but Di Castillo stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Di Castillo is defending well.
Riggybongo Di Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Winkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Di Castillo.
Di Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Winkle avoids the damage to the body.
Di Castillo tries a knee to the head but Winkle blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle tries to pull guard but Di Castillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Di Castillo.
Di Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winkle avoids it.
Di Castillo missing with knees to the body.

Di Castillo wants the takedown. Winkle is fighting it off but Di Castillo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winkle's guard against the cage.
Di Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Di Castillo defends easily.

Winkle is looking for a triangle but Di Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Di Castillo from controlling successfully.

Winkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Di Castillo is aware though and is defending well.
Di Castillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Castillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winkle keeping full guard, as Di Castillo tries to pass.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Di Castillo drops back looking for a leg! Winkle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winkle manages to kick Di Castillo off! Di Castillo jumps back into Winkle's guard.

Winkle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Castillo landing with the ground and pound.

Winkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Di Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Winkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Di Castillo is aware though and is defending well.
Di Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle looks winded!

Winkle has his foot on Di Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Di Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Di Castillo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Di Castillo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Di Castillo distracts Winkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Castillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Di Castillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Di Castillo lands a couple of digs.

Winkle is looking for a triangle but Di Castillo pushes his legs off easily.
Di Castillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Di Castillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Di Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Di Castillo is working Winkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Di Castillo trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.

Winkle has his foot on Di Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Di Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Di Castillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Di Castillo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Castillo cracks Winkle with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Castillo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Di Castillo lands a nice forearm strike.
Di Castillo landing a few strikes.
Winkle tries to bench press Di Castillo off him but Di Castillo keeps the position.
Di Castillo trying to control the position but Winkle is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Castillo advances nicely into full mount.

Di Castillo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Di Castillo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Di Castillo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Winkle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Winkle shrugs it off.
Winkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Winkle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Di Castillo is nestled in close to Winkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riggybongo Di Castillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Di Castillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Di Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Winkle avoids it.
Di Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Di Castillo.

Di Castillo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Winkle is trying to keep an underhook but Di Castillo manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Di Castillo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Di Castillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winkle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Di Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Winkle's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Di Castillo is trying to work for a kimura but Winkle is defending well.

Winkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Di Castillo.

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

Di Castillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winkle is not content to let Di Castillo control the position.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.

That's two 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.
Winkle has hold of Di Castillo's hands but Di Castillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Winkle actively working from the bottom here.
Di Castillo trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.

Winkle actively working from the bottom here.

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Di Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

Winkle looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Di Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Di Castillo seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Di Castillo lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Di Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Winkle's temple.

Winkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Di Castillo.

Winkle looking for submissions off his back.
Di Castillo is nestled in close to Winkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Di Castillo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Di Castillo there.

Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di Castillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di Castillo is nestled in close to Winkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Di Castillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Di Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Castillo working over Winkle with some ground and pound. Winkle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Castillo lands strikes from half guard.

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Di Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riggybongo Di Castillo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Di Castillo darts in and clinches Winkle up against the cage.
Di Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Di Castillo lands a nice elbow.
Di Castillo throws an elbow but it misses.
Di Castillo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Di Castillo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Di Castillo has Winkle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Di Castillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Winkle tumbling to the mat - Di Castillo dives into Winkle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Castillo trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Riggybongo Di Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Winkle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Di Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Winkle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Di Castillo is aware though and is defending well.
Winkle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Di Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Di Castillo pushes down on Winkle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Di Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle tries to roll over but Di Castillo keeps him under control.
Di Castillo trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.

Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggybongo Di Castillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Castillo slips a nice elbow through Winkle's hands, connecting with Winkle's forehead.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Winkle is refusing to be controlled, as Di Castillo sits in half guard.
Di Castillo is controlling the pace.
Di Castillo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winkle for as long as he can get away with.
Di Castillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Di Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Di Castillo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Winkle looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Di Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Winkle's temple.

Di Castillo is trying to work for a kimura but Winkle is defending well.
Di Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Di Castillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Di Castillo winds up and cracks Winkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Di Castillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winkle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Di Castillo is working for a submission of some sort.
Di Castillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is staying active underneath Di Castillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Di Castillo is controlling the pace.
Di Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle has hold of Di Castillo's hands but Di Castillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winkle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Di Castillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Winkle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Di Castillo is working Winkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riggybongo Di Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Di Castillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riggybongo Di Castillo!
During a confident post fight interview, Riggybongo Di Castillo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.