PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrello's entrance music is Styles P & Currensy - Jekell N Hyde. A fine choice. Andrews has chosen Inflikted as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cullen Castrello has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cullen Castrello seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Castrello
vs
Andrews

188 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews is looking to clinch but Castrello is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Castrello. No joy for Andrews on that attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Castrello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castrello.
Castrello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Castrello.
Andrews with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Castrello counter with a right hand.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Andrews.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Castrello pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castrello connects with an inside leg kick.

Andrews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews is just content to waste time from the top position. Castrello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Andrews trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castrello is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Castrello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrews!
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Castrello looking to finish with strikes here!
Castrello wants to control the pace but Andrews is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello avoids the attempt from Andrews to control.
Andrews is squirming around, avoiding Castrello's attempts to control the action.
Castrello is really struggling to control Andrews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrews is looking to get to half guard.

Castrello is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Castrello shows good takedown defense.

Andrews shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castrello is trying to defend but Andrews finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castrello is in trouble now - Andrews has advanced to mount!
Castrello holds on to Andrews around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Castrello tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
Castrello is desperately trying to improve his position but Andrews has a good base and remains in mount.
Castrello tries to lock up and control but Andrews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrews with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews scoring with strikes but Castrello is staying in there.
Andrews unloads with some shots from mount but Castrello bucks and avoids them well.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the head.
Castrello tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.

Andrews is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Castrello can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Andrews wants to control but instead Castrello manages to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Andrews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Castrello finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castrello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Castrello slams his shin into Andrews's torso.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Castrello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BJ Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castrello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrews.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castrello but Castrello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Andrews.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Andrews with that takedown attempt.
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Castrello tenderised Andrews's leg. Andrews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castrello swivels and escapes.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Castrello digs a good hook to Andrews's body.
Andrews is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello throws a leg kick which misses Andrews's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrews tries to avoid it.
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castrello defends it nicely.
Castrello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
BJ Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrews was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Castrello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Andrews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Castrello finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castrello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrews moves forwards but Castrello connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castrello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castrello.
Andrews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castrello can pounce on him.
Castrello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrews. That did some damage!
Andrews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castrello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Andrews's head but Andrews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castrello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrews at a distance.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Castrello.
Castrello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castrello cracks a nice hook into Andrews's ribs.
Castrello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castrello lands with a good body shot.
Andrews takes one to the side of the head.

Andrews is rocked!
Castrello throws the left hand but Andrews avoids the punch easily.
Castrello misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castrello cracks Andrews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castrello cracks the inside of Andrews's front leg.
Andrews dives in and grabs Castrello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castrello pushes down on Andrews's head and hops out.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castrello swivels and escapes.
Castrello thumps Andrews with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Castrello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Castrello lands but Andrews takes it in his stride.
Andrews is still on wobbly legs! Can Castrello finish him?
Castrello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Castrello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrews seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello scores with a hook.
Castrello lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrews's sensitive parts.

Castrello lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Castrello takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castrello drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Andrews's head, knocking him out cold! Castrello is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cullen Castrello!
During a confident post fight interview, Cullen Castrello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.