PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaias Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monroe
vs
Castillo

163 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Isaias Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe tries for a takedown but Castillo circles away easily

and Castillo moves into the clinch.
Monroe really is a fat lump.

Castillo is trying to trip Monroe. He has hold of a leg but Monroe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Castillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castillo passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Castillo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Castillo wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
Castillo wants to stand but Monroe has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries to improve position but can't.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Castillo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face as Castillo controls the position.
Monroe is pushing Castillo's head away, looking to escape. Castillo manages to hold on to the position though.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castillo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monroe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castillo wants to stand but Monroe has his arm trapped.
Monroe striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monroe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Monroe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Castillo tightening his grip on Monroe, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Monroe right now.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Castillo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Castillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Monroe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Castillo working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo keeps control of the position easily here as Monroe tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Castillo is riding his opponent, not letting Monroe buck him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Castillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Monroe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Castillo dominated that round.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Castillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monroe's half guard.
Monroe punching from the bottom.

Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Castillo is controlling him
Castillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Monroe is having none of it.
Castillo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Monroe controls his leg.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Castillo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe taking some punishment here, with Castillo in his half guard.
Castillo prevents Monroe from improving his position.
Castillo passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monroe tries to reverse the position but Castillo maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo controlling the position easily from mount.
Monroe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castillo blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Castillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castillo pulls his head out easily.
Castillo controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Castillo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Castillo manages to mount him!
Castillo controlling the pace for now.
Monroe is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Castillo has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe rolls, trying to escape but Castillo keeps control of the position.
Castillo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Monroe's body.

Castillo has his arm under Monroe's chin here. Game over son! Castillo squeezes tightly and Monroe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Castillo!