PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between igor matano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matano comes to the cage accompanied by loose yourself. Fidel Castro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

matano
vs
Castro

172 cm
22
229 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
239 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, igor matano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidel Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
igor matano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

matano instigates a clinch.

matano has hold of one of Castro's legs. Castro is fighting the takedown attempt but matano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
matano 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.
matano wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
matano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
matano is pushing down on Castro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castro is fighting to maintain full guard but matano has managed to sneak the leg through.
matano tries to stand but can't do so whilst Castro controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
matano is controlling the pace.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with matano in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
matano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

matano stands up from half guard.
matano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castro circles away quickly and effectively.

matano closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
matano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
matano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

matano is trying to trip Castro. He has hold of a leg but Castro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. matano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but matano is proving a slippery customer.

matano stands up from Castro's guard - matano perhaps looking for a knockout.

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

matano wants the takedown. Castro is fighting it off but matano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castro's guard against the cage.
matano controlling from the top position.
matano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
matano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but matano is proving a slippery customer.

Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. matano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
matano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
matano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

matano stands up from Castro's guard - matano perhaps looking for a knockout.

matano gets a takedown into half guard.
matano not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

igor matano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Castro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and matano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castro!
igor matano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
matano controlling from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. igor matano just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

matano closes the distance and clinches.
matano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
matano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

matano decides to pull guard.
Castro trying to control but matano is working from the bottom.

matano is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
matano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
matano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
matano avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
matano controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
matano avoids the attempt from Castro to control.

matano is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
matano doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Castro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Castro.
matano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

matano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
matano tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro trying to stand up but can't free himself from matano's guard.
Castro wants to pass the guard but matano is keeping the position.
matano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
matano wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
matano is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but matano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
matano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
matano thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as matano shoots in.
matano swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.

matano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. matano showed some decent athleticism there.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, matano seems content to control.
matano tries to stand and escape but Castro is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

igor matano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro fails with the takedown

and matano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castro!
Castro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
matano content just to control the position here.
matano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Castro is trying to escape the mount but matano keeps good control and instead manages to take Castro's back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro is trapped and matano is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Castro right now.
Castro manages to reverse the position and now he's in matano's guard. Nice work there by Castro.
matano being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
matano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro trying to control but matano is working from the bottom.
Castro wants to pass the guard but matano is keeping the position.
Castro trying to control but matano is working from the bottom.

matano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro wants to control from the top but matano keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
matano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and matano counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by matano or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.

matano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Castro!
matano prevents Castro from getting the reversal.
matano controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro tries to hold on but matano pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
matano controlling his opponent.
matano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
matano seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Castro is holding on tight.
matano looking to control but Castro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castro tries to hold on but matano pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
matano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
matano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Castro tries to lock up and control but matano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castro is working to get back to half guard.

matano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Castro is on top in guard.
matano wants to control the position but Castro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
matano wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fidel Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
igor matano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
igor matano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well matano 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... igor matano!