PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Cavanagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cavanagh
vs
Castillo

175 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Cavanagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beto Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo moves out of range of the body kick.
Cavanagh throws a head kick but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cavanagh lands a high kick!

Castillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cavanagh's guard.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Cavanagh is working hard here to advance position.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavanagh is keeping the position for now.
Cavanagh keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavanagh is pulling down on Castillo's head to control his posture.
Cavanagh keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Castillo dives in and scores a takedown into Cavanagh's guard.

Castillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cavanagh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cavanagh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cavanagh!

Castillo is letting Cavanagh control him for a moment.
Castillo is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is still trying to improve position.
Cavanagh tries to stand but Castillo is controlling his head.
Castillo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Castillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo tries to roll over but Cavanagh keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Castillo looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cavanagh in particular looking to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four 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.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavanagh throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
Cavanagh connects with a body shot that sends Castillo's belly button to the back.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cavanagh tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cavanagh to the ground. Cavanagh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castillo looks winded!
Cavanagh moves out of range of the body kick from Castillo.
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Vincent Cavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beto Castillo.
A head kick misses from Cavanagh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavanagh throws a nice head kick!
Cavanagh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cavanagh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Cavanagh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cavanagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavanagh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Cavanagh.
Cavanagh connects with a right hand. Castillo shakes it off.
Castillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cavanagh avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanagh lands with a kick to the temple. Castillo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavanagh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
Vincent Cavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beto Castillo.
A head kick misses from Cavanagh.
Cavanagh scores with a nice right hand.
Cavanagh stuffs the takedown.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cavanagh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavanagh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cavanagh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castillo throws a right hand that Cavanagh ducks under and follows up with a left that Cavanagh also avoids with ease.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castillo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beto Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavanagh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cavanagh.
Cavanagh throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
And Castillo responds with a good body kick, but Cavanagh manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavanagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Cavanagh.

Castillo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castillo working some strikes from top position.
Castillo passes Cavanagh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Castillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cavanagh trying to control but Castillo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to control. Cavanagh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castillo controlling the action here.
Castillo trying to control the action but Cavanagh is working from the bottom.
Cavanagh has hold of Castillo's hands but Castillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cavanagh is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cavanagh trying to control from the bottom.
Castillo thows a huge punch but Cavanagh dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cavanagh enables Castillo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cavanagh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castillo looking to sit in guard and control but Cavanagh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cavanagh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavanagh is one step ahead there.
Castillo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Cavanagh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Cavanagh.
Cavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cavanagh swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Cavanagh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavanagh lands a head kick. Castillo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Castillo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cavanagh did well to prevent Castillo getting side control.
Cavanagh is not content to let Castillo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cavanagh is defending against the submission attempts here by Castillo.
Cavanagh wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo content to control rather than advance.
Castillo is thwarting Cavanagh's attempts to control the position.
Castillo is looking to stall here but Cavanagh recovers full guard.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Cavanagh keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cavanagh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vincent Cavanagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavanagh thuds his shin into the meat of Castillo's side.
Cavanagh scores with a sloppy right hand. Castillo should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Cavanagh.
Vincent Cavanagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavanagh 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.
Castillo tries to land a front kick but Cavanagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Cavanagh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavanagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vincent Cavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beto Castillo.
Castillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castillo blocks a head kick by Cavanagh.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cavanagh circles away.
Cavanagh throws a sloppy head kick and Castillo moves out of range easily.
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Castillo
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castillo shoots in but Cavanagh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavanagh thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vincent Cavanagh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Cavanagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cavanagh.
Cavanagh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castillo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavanagh lands a head kick!
Beto Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavanagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavanagh throws a head kick but Castillo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cavanagh misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Cavanagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cavanagh, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cavanagh!