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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coz Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coz Castillo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogelio Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coz Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castillo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castillo is fighting to break Knight's control of his arms but Knight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Castillo gets the takedown into side control.
Knight being controlled for a moment.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Castillo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knight regains half guard.
Castillo controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Castillo has control of the leg.
Castillo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
Castillo stalling.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castillo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to improve his position but Castillo is controlling well.
Castillo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is being controlled here.
Castillo trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Castillo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Castillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight tries to roll over but Castillo keeps him under control.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coz Castillo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillo pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knight's guard.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Castillo 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.
Knight controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself.
Knight is looking to stand up but Castillo isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castillo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knight wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castillo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control here.
Knight tries to roll over but Castillo keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Castillo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Castillo has control of the leg.
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.
Well, if Castillo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knight tries to roll over but Castillo keeps him under control.
Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Castillo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castillo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coz Castillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castillo gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coz Castillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castillo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castillo in particular looking to stall.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Castillo seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight gets caught napping as Castillo dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to control.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castillo's guard.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Castillo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Castillo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo controls the position from side control.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castillo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo takes a little break here. Knight wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rogelio Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coz Castillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coz Castillo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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