PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano has chosen Almost Easy -- Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. Matt Romano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Castro
vs
Romano

192 cm
21
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Romano!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Romano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castro scores with a nice strike.
Castro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Matt Romano has been cut.
Castro lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Romano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romano postures up in Castro's guard and throws a big left but Castro blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano looking to pass the guard.
Romano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romano!

Castro stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro tries to bum rush Romano with a series of wild strikes but Romano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romano throws a leg kick
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Romano.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castro.
Romano misses with an uppercut
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Romano was not able to check.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castro counters with a leg kick.
Romano looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Romano is predictable there
and Castro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romano misses with a body punch
and Castro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Romano really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano throws a lazy uppercut
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romano looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Castro.
Romano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castro throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romano misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice jab there from Castro.
Castro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romano tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romano's calf.
Romano misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a big head kick but Romano shrugs it off.
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castro throws a one two combo.
Matt Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castro, as that shot connected.
Romano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castro.
Castro scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano misses with a hook
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romano.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romano is defended easily by Castro.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Romano.
Romano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Castro lands but Romano takes it in his stride.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Romano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
A head kick by Romano misses
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Romano was not able to check.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick
and Castro counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Romano misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro connects with a high kick.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Boss Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro motions for Romano to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
Romano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Romano counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romano dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Romano's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Romano misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a good, hard body kick but Romano shrugs it off.
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Castro feints a jab promting Romano to slip. Castro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romano.
Romano misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Romano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro scores with a nice head shot.
Romano throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Romano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Romano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romano looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Castro tenderised Romano's leg. Romano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romano throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Castro finds it's target.
Nice body kick from Castro.
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castro throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Romano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romano somewhat.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Romano.
Castro scores with a one two! Romano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matt Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castro lands a head kick!
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro throws a head kick that Romano semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Romano blocks the leg kick.
Romano misses with a left hand
and Castro counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Romano moves out of range easily.
Castro throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Romano looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Romano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano 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.
Romano shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro misses with a combination
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro thuds his right hand into Romano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romano fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano avoids the head kick by Castro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Castro!