PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Castellano (ranked 3633 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tusing Pocc (ranked 4453 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano comes to the cage accompanied by TESTIFY. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Castellano
vs
Pocc

168 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
33
150 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Castellano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusing Pocc!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Pocc is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Castellano stuffs the takedown attempt from Pocc. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Castellano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pocc moves away.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellano throws out a loose jab but Pocc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellano lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castellano as Pocc shoots in.
Castellano is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano slaps away a takedown attempt from Pocc, before circling back to the center of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Castellano enables Pocc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castellano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castellano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castellano is on top in guard.

Castellano looking to pass the guard.

Castellano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pocc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pocc has escaped and now he's on top!

Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pocc lands a couple of elbows.
Castellano pulls Pocc in close to prevent any damage.
Castellano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
Pocc advances position into side control!
Castellano is looking to regain half guard here but Pocc keeps moving and retains side control.
Castellano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pocc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pocc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pocc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pocc working the body and head with strikes.

Pocc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castellano, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castellano prevents Pocc from improving his position.
Castellano wants to control but Pocc is keeping him busy.
Pocc tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Castellano passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc manages to get back to half guard.
Castellano trying to control the action but Pocc is working from the bottom.
Pocc wants to get back to full guard.

Pocc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castellano pulls his head out easily.
Castellano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pocc's thigh. Pocc counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Pocc working for a triangle but Castellano defends it easily.
Pocc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tusing Pocc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pocc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castellano circles away.
Pocc darts in looking for a takedown but Castellano gets double underhooks and turns Pocc into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pocc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castellano scores with a jab. Pocc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Castellano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Castellano lands with a right hand.
Pocc is looking to clinch.
Pocc shoots in for a double leg but Castellano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Castellano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castellano is looking to counter punch.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Castellano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellano continues to drive forward.
Pocc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leo Castellano is winning the standup battle so far.
Pocc wants to clinch but Castellano slips to the side
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pocc is breathing heavily.
Pocc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castellano lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pocc has a takedown stuffed.
Castellano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castellano wants it to stay on the feet.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pocc can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc moves out of range of the strikes.
Pocc looks for a takedown but Castellano sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellano.
Good exchange - Castellano coming out on top.
Castellano lands a right hook to the body.
Castellano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castellano jabs Pocc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Castellano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castellano scores with a jab to the body.
Pocc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Castellano circles away easily
and Castellano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pocc darts in looking for a takedown but Castellano gets double underhooks and turns Pocc into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pocc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellano jabs Pocc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Castellano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Castellano.
Pocc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pocc is defended easily by Castellano.
Castellano scores with a decent looking hook.
Pocc is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Pocc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellano swivels and escapes.
Pocc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellano lands with a cross.
Castellano misses with a straight right.
Pocc fails with the takedown.
Pocc on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocc shoots and misses
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc.
Castellano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pocc on the side of the head.
Castellano connects with a looping right hand.
Castellano connects with a jab.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Castellano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellano continues to drive forward.
Castellano lands a head shot.
Castellano lands with an uppercut that bounces Pocc off the cage and back into range.
Pocc moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pocc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pocc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano tests Pocc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pocc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellano.
Pocc shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pocc slips under a jab.
Pocc doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellano circles away.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pocc moves away.
Castellano throws a shot to the body.
Castellano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pocc at a distance.
Castellano misses the jab.

Pocc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Castellano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Castellano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tusing Pocc has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pocc throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Castellano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pocc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castellano to the ground. Pocc is now in Castellano's guard.
Castellano wants to sweep here but Pocc controlling him for the moment.
Pocc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castellano wants to hit a switch here but Pocc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Castellano there!
Pocc lands a heavy elbow.
Castellano is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc content just to control the position here.
Castellano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Castellano is looking for a sweep. Pocc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
Pocc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pocc lands strikes from half guard.
Castellano manages to get to full guard.
Pocc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castellano wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.

Castellano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is working hard here to advance position.
Castellano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Castellano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Castellano looking to control but Pocc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pocc tries to lock up and control but Castellano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano looking to control but Pocc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pocc has given up his back. Will we see Castellano going for some submissions?
Pocc is trying to break free.

Pocc defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there.
Pocc landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pocc trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there.
Pocc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Castellano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Pocc tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tusing Pocc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pocc 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!