PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Castaneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vivien Kinglet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Castaneda
vs
Kinglet

151 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shayne 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, Vivien Kinglet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinglet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castaneda is looking for a counter combo.

Kinglet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Castaneda wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinglet prevents Castaneda from improving his position.
Castaneda is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Kinglet there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinglet wants to free his trapped foot but Castaneda is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kinglet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castaneda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kinglet prevents Castaneda from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda throws a strike from the bottom but Kinglet passes into side control!
Kinglet controlling the position from side mount.

Kinglet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castaneda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinglet scoring with punches from side control.

Kinglet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Kinglet tries for a kimura but Castaneda is defending well.
Kinglet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kinglet working the ground and pound from side control.
Castaneda bucks up and tries to throw Kinglet off but instead Kinglet has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Kinglet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Castaneda trying to get back to his feet but Kinglet is in full control for now.
Kinglet lands punches and elbows.
Castaneda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kinglet is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kinglet working for a choke but Castaneda is defending well.
Kinglet is hanging on to Castaneda's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinglet punches Castaneda on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vivien Kinglet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kinglet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kinglet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Castaneda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kinglet to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kinglet decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castaneda, up you get!

Kinglet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kinglet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Kinglet is having none of it.
Castaneda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kinglet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castaneda is looking to escape.
Kinglet slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinglet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castaneda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kinglet scores with a couple of nice shots.

Kinglet stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Kinglet feints and as Castaneda raises his hands in defense, Kinglet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda wants to stand up but Kinglet is controlling him.
Kinglet passes into half guard.
Castaneda wants to get back to his feet.
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. Kinglet connects with a nice short shot to Castaneda's temple.

Kinglet decides to stand up.

Kinglet dives in and scores a takedown into Castaneda's guard.
Kinglet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kinglet stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda avoids the head kick by Kinglet.
Castaneda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kinglet.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Kinglet.

Kinglet closes the distance and clinches.

Kinglet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castaneda uses from the top position.
Kinglet pulls Castaneda in close to prevent any damage.
Castaneda stopping the sweep attempt from Kinglet.
Kinglet pulls Castaneda in close to his closed guard and prevents Castaneda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kinglet has a closed guard, preventing Castaneda from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castaneda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kinglet has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Castaneda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Kinglet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castaneda is trying to defend but Kinglet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kinglet decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vivien Kinglet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Castaneda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinglet's waist but Kinglet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castaneda off to one side.

Kinglet darts in and clinches Castaneda up against the cage.

Kinglet drags the fight down to the ground.
Castaneda preventing the sweep.

Kinglet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kinglet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castaneda defends it easily.
Kinglet trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinglet with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Castaneda can't handle though.

Kinglet wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kinglet counters by clinching up.

Kinglet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kinglet lands a left and a right that send Castaneda crashing to the mat, dazed. Kinglet thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Castaneda is rocked!

It looks like Shayne Castaneda has been cut.
Kinglet misses with a head kick.
Castaneda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Castaneda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kinglet dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Castaneda has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vivien Kinglet!