PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Castro
vs
Wattson

195 cm
18
239 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Fast

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fidel Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
Castro wants to clinch.
Wattson swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Castro fails with the takedown.

Wattson moves into the clinch.

Wattson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Castro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wattson throwing strikes from guard but Castro blocks nicely.
Wattson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wattson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Wattson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Wattson.
Castro avoiding damage as Wattson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Wattson.
Castro jumps guard but Wattson stands there with Castro around his waist. Castro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wattson crunches a lovely knee into Castro's ribcage.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro trying to stall but Wattson improves his position.

Wattson manages to break the clinch.
Wattson scores with a jab to the body.

Wattson clinches.

Wattson manages to break the clinch.

Wattson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wattson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
Wattson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro trying to hold on to Wattson's head to control him but Wattson postures up.
Castro manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castro's head.
Wattson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wattson advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wattson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Wattson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Wattson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to clinch but Wattson moves away

and Wattson moves into the clinch.
Wattson lands a shoulder strike.

Wattson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wattson prevents Castro from improving his position.
Wattson wants to stand but Castro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wattson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wattson prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Wattson winds up and cracks Castro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wattson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wattson blocks the strikes from Castro.
Wattson trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
Wattson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wattson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wattson wants to pass to mount but Castro is defending the position.

Wattson stands up and beckons Castro to join him on the feet.
Wattson is looking to clinch.
Castro misses with a takedown

and Wattson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wattson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wattson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Wattson dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Castro tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wattson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wattson.

Castro is rocked!
Wattson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Castro working for submissions but it's allowed Wattson to get to half guard.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wattson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wattson lands strikes from half guard.
Wattson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wattson is nestled in close to Castro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wattson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wattson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wattson is nestled in close to Castro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Wattson.
Wattson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wattson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wattson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two 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.
Wattson lands with a punch from half guard.
Castro taking some punishment here, with Wattson in his half guard.

Wattson is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
Ron Wattson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro wants to control but Wattson is keeping busy.
Wattson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wattson there.
Castro has hold of Wattson's hands but Wattson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Wattson seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wattson seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Wattson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wattson drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head.
Wattson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wattson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wattson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wattson scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Wattson connects with a nice short shot to Castro's temple.
Nice strikes from Wattson there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wattson lands a nice short elbow.
Wattson lands strikes from half guard.
Wattson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wattson is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wattson to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wattson lands a nice short elbow.
Wattson drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head.
Wattson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wattson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wattson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wattson working the head and body with strikes.
Wattson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wattson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wattson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Wattson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Wattson. Wattson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wattson has a takedown stuffed.
Wattson misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Wattson.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Wattson or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Wattson shoots in.
Castro stuffs the takedown.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castro as he avoids it easily.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castro as he avoids it easily.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
Wattson looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Wattson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wattson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wattson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wattson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
Wattson fails to land the takedown.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
Wattson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wattson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wattson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wattson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wattson off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wattson closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Wattson pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wattson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
Fidel Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wattson fails with the takedown.
Wattson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wattson shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Wattson or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
Wattson fails to land the takedown.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Wattson fails with the takedown.
Wattson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wattson.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castro as he avoids it easily.
Wattson has a takedown stuffed.
Wattson closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Wattson pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wattson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wattson off to one side.
Wattson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wattson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wattson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wattson off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wattson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Wattson or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
Wattson fails to land the takedown.
Wattson closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Wattson pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wattson has a takedown stuffed.
Wattson shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wattson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Wattson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Wattson persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Wattson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fidel Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wattson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wattson off to one side.
Ron Wattson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wattson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wattson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wattson!