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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jac Baclk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javi Castillejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javi Castillejo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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192 cm
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203 lbs
4 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jac Baclk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javi Castillejo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillejo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baclk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baclk looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baclk throws a head kick but Castillejo moves out of range.
Castillejo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baclk avoids the head kick by Castillejo.
Castillejo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baclk sneaks out the side door and pushes Castillejo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Baclk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Castillejo blocks the leg kick.
Castillejo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baclk closes the distance and clinches up with Castillejo, looking for a takedown. Baclk pushes Castillejo against the cage but Castillejo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castillejo instigates a clinch.
Castillejo slows down the pace here.
Castillejo pushes off an throws an elbow but Baclk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillejo is trying to break free.
Castillejo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Castillejo is trying to control. Baclk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Castillejo lands strikes from half guard.
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. Castillejo connects with a nice short shot to Baclk's temple.
Castillejo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Castillejo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baclk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baclk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castillejo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castillejo 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.
Baclk is refusing to be controlled, as Castillejo sits in half guard.
Baclk tries to roll over but Castillejo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillejo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castillejo trying to control the action but Baclk is working from the bottom.
Castillejo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baclk sees it coming and defends easily.
Baclk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castillejo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castillejo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Castillejo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castillejo passes to full mount!
Castillejo with the ground and pound from mount.
Castillejo with shots to the head and body - Baclk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baclk is in a horrible position here. Castillejo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castillejo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillejo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Castillejo dominated that round.
That's time! Baclk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baclk leaves Castillejo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castillejo scores with a takedown into Baclk's guard.
Baclk is wriggling around but Castillejo manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Castillejo there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillejo works his way into full mount!
Castillejo cracks Baclk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillejo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Castillejo has control of Baclk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baclk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castillejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillejo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baclk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castillejo landing shots from mount.
Castillejo controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Castillejo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillejo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castillejo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baclk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castillejo raining down shots from the mount!
Castillejo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baclk hang on?
Castillejo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Baclk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Castillejo controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillejo scoring with punches and elbows.
Castillejo is putting a hurting on Baclk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Castillejo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baclk taking a bit of punishment here - Castillejo scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baclk is trying to escape the position but Castillejo is controlling the position.
Castillejo working the ground and pound.
Castillejo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baclk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castillejo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillejo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baclk is rocked!
Castillejo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baclk!
Oh Baclk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castillejo lands a big elbow.
Castillejo landing strikes from the mount and Baclk is in trouble!
Castillejo looking to control but Baclk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Castillejo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Castillejo closes the distance looking for a takedown. Baclk stuffs it but Castillejo still has hold of him. Castillejo picks Baclk up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Castillejo slams Baclk to the floor and that's really hurt Baclk - he doesn't know where he is! Castillejo throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javi Castillejo!
Javi Castillejo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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RATING
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