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Event:
CEC 506
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogan throws a solid leg kick but Castro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hogan.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
Castro checks a leg kick.
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Castro saw it coming and moves away.
Castro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
Hogan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Hogan wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Castro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Castro misses.
Hogan tries to work over Castro's front leg with a kick but Castro checks it.
Castro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Hogan blocks the low kick.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hogan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Castro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castro's head backwards.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.#T2#
Castro walks into a jab.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hogan misses with a leg kick
and Castro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hogan counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Hogan misses.
Despite the aggression on Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
Castro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Castro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro tests Hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hogan misses with a low kick as Castro jumps back.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castro's sensitive parts.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Castro's head but Castro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Castro motions for Hogan to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Castro wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Castro lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro thows a leg kick but Hogan checks it
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
Castro misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Castro checks it.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castro! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy body kick from Castro
and Hogan counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Castro lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Hogan throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan blocks a head kick by Castro.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castro.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Castro checks it.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castro's head backwards.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hogan checks a low kick from Castro.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Castro saw that one coming.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castro is able to avoid easily.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Hogan connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
Hogan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Castro just manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan blocks a jab.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Castro throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hogan. Hogan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Castro is predictable there
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hogan.
Arlan Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Castro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Castro's head.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan cracks Castro with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hogan with a body shot.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Castro misses with a right hand
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro motions for Hogan to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.
Hogan is looking to chop away at Castro's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hogan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Castro motions for Hogan to come forward. Castro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Castro.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Hogan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castro momentarily.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan tried to counter with a leg kick but Castro avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro throws a leg kick that misses.
As Castro backs away, Hogan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Castro slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro slips under a jab from Hogan.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan throws a shot to the body.
Hogan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castro is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
Castro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Hogan blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hogan avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Hogan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castro looks to throw a body kick
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hogan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castro.
Hogan throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Castro checks it. #T2#
Hogan misses with a hook.
Castro feints a counter leg kick.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
Hogan throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a body kick that misses.
Arlan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but Castro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Castro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Castro scores with a hook.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castro.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan checks the leg kick.
Hogan lands with a nice body punch.
Castro throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Hogan lands the left hand.
Hogan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castro back to the cage. Hogan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
Castro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro misses the body punch
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hogan.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Castro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro connects with a body shot.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Saarenpaa feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Saarenpaa is looking to land body kicks.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro blocks a head kick by Saarenpaa.
Castro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Saarenpaa saw that one coming.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro scores with a push kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Castro.
Saarenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castro misses with a low kick.#T1#
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Castro misses with a body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Saarenpaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castro thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saarenpaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Castro blocks the low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
Saarenpaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Castro takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Castro checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Castro moved away.
Saarenpaa is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castro is looking to chop away at Saarenpaa's legs.
Saarenpaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Castro.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Saarenpaa's head back.
Saarenpaa moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Castro misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
Saarenpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Castro's front leg but catches the back leg as Castro tries to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Saarenpaa moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Saarenpaa's head back.
Castro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saarenpaa has got the better of the exchanges.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Castro misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Castro 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Castro knows he should have avoided that one.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saarenpaa finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Castro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Castro throws a low kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Castro lands with a right hand.
Castro misses with a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarenpaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Saarenpaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro throws a sloppy body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa moves away from the strike by Castro.
Saarenpaa throws a big counter combination but Castro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
As Castro backs away, Saarenpaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Castro is rocked!
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castro will feel that in the morning.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick. #T3#
Saarenpaa is looking to chop away at Castro's legs.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Whack! Saarenpaa lands a heavy head kick that drops Castro. The ref tackles Saarenpaa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Castro was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mika Saarenpaa!
A relieved looking Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juan.
Juan misses with a takedown
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juan counters with a solid body kick.
Castro scores with a jab.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juan. That did some damage!#TD#
Juan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Juan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Juan breaks from the clinch.
Juan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Juan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Juan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castro takes a swing at Juan's ribcage but misses.
Castro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Juan ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro lands a nice shot to the body.
Castro misses with a hook
and Juan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juan is defended easily by Castro.
Juan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juan is out of range and Castro settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juan.#TD#
Castro tries to sprawl but Juan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Juan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it. #T3#
Castro is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
Juan stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Juan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Castro struggling a bit here.
Castro stops Juan from passing to mount. #T4#
Juan tries to advance position but instead Castro slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is controlling Juan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Juan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Juan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castro?
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Castro prevents Juan from taking his back.
Castro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlan Castro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Juan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlan Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro scores with a jab. Juan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Juan is out of range.
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Castro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juan.
Juan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Juan ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro tries to bum rush Juan with a series of wild strikes but Juan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
Castro lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Castro leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juan.
Juan closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Juan pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro stuns Juan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castro misses with a shot to the body
and Juan counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Juan down.
Castro cracks the inside of Juan's front leg.
Castro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juan under the eye.
Juan loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Juan slips the punch.
Castro takes a swing at Juan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Juan moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Juan in the body.
Castro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juan moves away.
Juan dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Juan shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Juan with that takedown attempt.
Castro tries a quick counter leg kick but Juan is wise to it.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Castro lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Castro throws a shot to the body.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Juan ducks down to avoid it.
Castro throws a series of punches but Juan moves out of range.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juan. That did some damage!
Castro jabs at Juan's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Castro punishes Juan's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arlan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juan rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlan Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Juan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Juan on that attempt.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juan dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Juan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castro jabs at Juan's body.
Juan looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Juan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castro punishes Juan's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Juan shoots in.
Castro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juan doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juan. #T1#
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Juan's front leg but catches the back leg as Juan tries to avoid it.
Juan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Castro throws a front kick that sends Juan stumbling back into the cage.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Juan off balance momentarily.#TD#
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sean Juan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castro keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juan pushing down on Castro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castro is positioning himself well to prevent Juan advancing to mount.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Juan is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Castro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Juan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juan backwards. #BC2#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castro throws a head kick that Juan semi-blocks.
Castro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters circling a little - Juan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juan goes for a double leg but Castro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castro continues to drive forward.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro thuds a left hand into Juan's body.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juan in his tracks. #TD#
Juan shoots in and gets a takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlan Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juan tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro is trying to keep Juan in close.
Juan wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlan Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castro 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlan Castro!
In his post fight interview, Arlan Castro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Miletich takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Miletich looking to score a takedown here. Castro is defending well but Miletich drives through and ends up in Castro's guard.
Castro pulls Miletich in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miletich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miletich forces his way into half guard.
Miletich trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro wants to control but Miletich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Miletich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Miletich wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miletich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Miletich.
Castro trying to control but Miletich postures up.
Miletich prevents Castro from improving his position.
Miletich is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Miletich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miletich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miletich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Castro reverses the position - he's now on top in Miletich's guard. #SU#
Castro stands up from Miletich's guard - Castro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Castro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miletich is able to avoid easily.
Castro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miletich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3##TD2#
Castro tries to sprawl but Miletich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castro is staying active underneath Miletich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro wants to control but Miletich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Miletich is working for a submission of some sort.
Castro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miletich is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Miletich has control of the leg. #T4#
Miletich trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Miletich is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Castro trying to control here.
Miletich tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro trying to hold on to Miletich's head to control him but Miletich postures up.
#SUB2#
Miletich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breannain Miletich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miletich misses with a left hand
and Castro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Castro throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.
Miletich throws out a counter right but Castro avoids it with no problem.
Castro tests Miletich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro misses with the combination.
Miletich throws out a counter right but Castro avoids it with no problem.
Castro takes a swing at Miletich's ribcage but misses.
Castro throws a hook but Miletich blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Miletich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breannain Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Miletich forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.
Castro trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castro into the cage.
Miletich tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Castro digs a right hand into Miletich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miletich's gas tank.
Miletich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miletich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro blocks an elbow strike.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miletich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castro's brow.
Nice elbow from Miletich. #T2#
Castro blocks an elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich lands an elbow inside that Castro shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Miletich.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Miletich - that landed with a thud.
Miletich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miletich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Arlan Castro has been cut.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castro cracks Miletich with a nice body shot.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro tries a body shot but Miletich blocks it.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Miletich controls the action.
Breannain Miletich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Miletich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miletich fails to pull guard.
Arlan Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breannain Miletich.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Miletich avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
Castro avoids the elbow strike from Miletich, against the cage.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich throws an elbow but it misses.
Castro blocks an elbow strike.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miletich.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miletich's elbow.
Miletich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
Miletich misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Miletich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Miletich.
#TD2#
Miletich pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Miletich working for submissions but it's allowed Castro to get to half guard.
Castro is taking a breather. Miletich says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miletich is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlan Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arlan Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro scores with a leg kick.
Miletich walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Miletich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
Miletich pushing down on Castro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castro wants to control but Miletich is keeping busy.
Castro tries to roll over but Miletich keeps him under control.
Miletich wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Miletich is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Miletich wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Miletich is stalling here. Castro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miletich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Castro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Castro stands up and beckons Miletich to his feet.
Miletich tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.
Miletich darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Miletich into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Castro misses the jab.
It seemed like Miletich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Castro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro works over Miletich's head and body with a nice combination.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miletich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Miletich misses.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miletich.
Miletich lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Miletich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Miletich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro connects with the punch.
Miletich shoots and misses
and Castro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arlan Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Breannain Miletich.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Castro.
Miletich misses with an uppercut
and Castro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Miletich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Miletich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Castro pushes Miletich off looking to stand but Miletich dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Miletich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Miletich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlan Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlan Castro!
In his post fight interview, Arlan Castro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Castro.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Castro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Castro.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Castro.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Castro tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuznetsov in the body. #T1#
Castro cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castro's hands.
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Castro is rocked!
Kuznetsov moves in close and cracks Castro with a massive right hand! Castro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kuznetsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Kuznetsov!
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Event:
GAMMA#589 Prado v Barca
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alotadik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Alotadik wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alotadik misses with a leg kick
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alotadik walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Castro checks the leg kick.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro misses with a hook.
Alotadik scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro lands a jab.
Alotadik wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
Alotadik walks into a stiff left hand from Castro.
Alotadik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Alotadik jabs Castro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Alotadik slips a straight right by Castro.
Alotadik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alotadik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alotadik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Alotadik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alotadik blocks a head kick by Castro.
Alotadik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Alotadik. That snapped Castro's head back.
Alotadik throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Alotadik avoids the head kick by Castro.
Alotadik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Alotadik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alotadik looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Alotadik throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alotadik with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro throws the left hand but Alotadik avoids the punch easily.
Alotadik darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Castro throws out a loose jab but Alotadik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alotadik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alotadik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alotadik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castro tries to clinch there but Alotadik circles away.
Alotadik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castro! But no joy.
Castro with a hook.
Alotadik loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Castro throws out a counter right but Alotadik avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castro, as that shot connected.
Alotadik connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
Alotadik throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Castro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alotadik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alotadik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alotadik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castro is able to avoid easily.
Castro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alotadik under the eye.
Alotadik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castro.
Castro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Alotadik moved out of range nicely.
Alotadik blocks a jab.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Alotadik moves out of range easily.
Alotadik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Alotadik walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Alotadik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro backs up against the cage.
Alotadik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alotadik misses with a body kick.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alotadik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Alotadik throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range. #CL2#
Castro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alotadik, pushing him back against the cage.
Alotadik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Alotadik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alotadik throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro has Alotadik pressed against the cage, preventing Alotadik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alotadik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Alotadik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alotadik backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Alotadik.
Alotadik wants to stall.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro effectively controlling the action here.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Alotadik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alotadik struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Castro tries to work over Alotadik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Alotadik.
Alotadik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro pushes Alotadik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik can't break the clinch.
Castro tries to stall but Alotadik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Alotadik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alotadik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alotadik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castro's sensitive parts.
Alotadik lands a nice looking body kick.
Alotadik is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alotadik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castro. That did some damage!
A jab from Castro does it's job there.
Alotadik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro throws a body punch but Alotadik moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Alotadik down.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alotadik's head backwards.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Lik Alotadik is winning the standup battle so far.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the body
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
Alotadik tries a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Castro cracks the inside of Alotadik's front leg.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
Castro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alotadik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alotadik avoids the head kick by Castro.
Alotadik takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Alotadik moves out of range easily.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alotadik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alotadik feints a jab promting Castro to slip. Alotadik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Castro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castro slips a straight right by Alotadik.
Alotadik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alotadik misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Alotadik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alotadik just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Castro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alotadik with a body shot.
Alotadik tries to work over Castro's front leg with a kick but Castro checks it.
Alotadik scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castro blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Castro misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro checks a low kick from Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Castro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castro moves out of range as Alotadik strikes.
Castro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castro scores with a head kick. Alotadik tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alotadik misses the shot to the body.
Alotadik throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Alotadik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Castro scores with a body shot.
Alotadik with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Castro.
Castro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Alotadik misses with a looping right.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Alotadik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alotadik thuds his shin into the meat of Castro's side.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alotadik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alotadik works the jab nicely.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro slips a jab from Alotadik.
A nice side step and Castro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alotadik throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Good shot there by Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the body.
Castro defending well as Alotadik loads up on a big left hand.
Castro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro jabs at Alotadik's body.
Alotadik keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Alotadik.
Castro throws out a counter right but Alotadik avoids it with no problem.
Alotadik slips a straight right by Castro.
Alotadik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alotadik.
Alotadik scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Alotadik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro catches Alotadik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
Alotadik motions for Castro to come forward. Alotadik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alotadik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Alotadik.
Castro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That kick from Alotadik tenderised Castro's leg. Castro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alotadik misses with a double jab
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alotadik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alotadik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Alotadik misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alotadik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alotadik's hands.
Alotadik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castro.
Alotadik avoids the head kick by Castro.
Alotadik blocks a head kick by Castro.
Alotadik takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
Alotadik throws a push kick but Castro slaps the foot to one side.
Alotadik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castro throws out a counter right but Alotadik avoids it with no problem.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alotadik was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro throws a body punch but Alotadik moves out of range.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alotadik.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castro throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik is looking to counter punch.
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alotadik's head backwards.#T1#
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alotadik with a nice cross.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Alotadik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alotadik tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alotadik misses with a looping left.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Alotadik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alotadik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alotadik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
Alotadik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Alotadik moved out of range nicely.
Castro connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Alotadik.
Castro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alotadik moves away from the strike by Castro.
Alotadik misses with a jab to the body
and Castro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alotadik thinking.
Alotadik lands with a right hand.
Alotadik throws out a leg kick but Castro moves out of range and Alotadik only half commits.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro walks into a left hand.
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alotadik in his tracks.
A combination from Alotadik does no damage.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Alotadik clobbers Castro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
Alotadik lands a jab to Castro's midsection.
Alotadik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alotadik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Castro.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Alotadik is just out of range.
Arlan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alotadik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Alotadik throws a low kick but Castro moves out of range easily.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro moves out of range as Alotadik strikes.
Alotadik thumps Castro with a low kick.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alotadik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Lik Alotadik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Alotadik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alotadik avoids the head kick by Castro.
Nice body punch from Castro.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alotadik misses with a body kick.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Alotadik moved out of range nicely.
Alotadik scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro wants to land a leg kick but Alotadik is out of range.
Castro scores with a spinning back kick!
Alotadik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro throws a shot to the body.
Alotadik jabs at Castro's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lik Alotadik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alotadik, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lik Alotadik!
An intense looking Lik Alotadik took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wonka you son of a bitch. You'd better just find some shitty old folks home to retire to and have some fat nurse spoon feed you now that I knocked all your teeth out. You useless bitch, This was a loser leave town match so get the fuck out!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#584 Prado v Boma
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Zombie scores with a leg kick.
We've been told by Castro's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombie throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro takes one to the chin there.
Arlan Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie jabs Castro right on the nose. Castro blinks but takes it well.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Castro.
Zombie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro lands a head kick. Zombie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castro lands with a right hand.
Castro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Zombie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zombie avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro scores with a three punch combo!
Zombie slips a straight right by Castro.
Zombie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zombie connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Zombie misses. #T1#
Zombie lands with a shot to the body.
Zombie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Zombie misses with a looping left.
Zombie walks into a jab.
Castro scores with a nice head shot.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Zombie.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zombie lands with a hook. Castro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zombie avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro cracks Zombie with a good jab.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Castro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castro misses with a lunging right hand
and Zombie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Castro connects with a jab.
Zombie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zombie swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Castro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zombie misses the body punch
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zombie throws a poor cross that misses
and Castro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zombie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zombie counters with a left to the body.
Zombie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Zombie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro throws a head kick that misses
and Zombie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zombie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Zombie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castro blocks a head kick by Zombie.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Zombie scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zombie dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castro tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it. #T4#
Zombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zombie counters with a huge left! Castro is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zombie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Castro from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zombie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Zombie!
A relieved looking Russian Zombie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Small does it's job there.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arlan Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.
Small shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Small wants to clinch.#T1#
Castro scores with a body shot.
Small misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Small dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castro slips under a jab from Small.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Small avoids the head kick by Castro.
Small missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Small throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Arlan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Castro walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small wants to clinch.
Small moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastro.
Castro takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro scores with a head kick. Small tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Castro is looking to clinch.
Small works the jab nicely.
Castro is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Castro rushes Small and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Small is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Castro is stalling here.
#T4#
Castro scores with a hook to the body.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Small tries for a takedown but Castro manages to get underhooks.
Castro lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Small dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlan Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Small throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castro lands a head kick. Small smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small slips under a jab.
Castro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small being controlled against the cage.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arlan Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Small throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Castro slips under a jab.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Small's head.
Castro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small misses with a hook.
Castro lands a jab to Small's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Small shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castro! But no joy.#T2#
Small lands a nice shot that snaps Castro's head back.
#CL#
Small moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro pushes Small back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castro gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Small throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Small. Small gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Castro throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castro scores with a head kick. Small tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Small scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Small cracks Castro with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castro.#CL2#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Small blocking some punches.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Small wants to break free but Castro has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castro lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Small tightens his grip and picks Castro up, before dumping him to the ground. Castro manages to land in guard.
Small is looking to pass into half guard but Castro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castro is in guard.#REVB#
Small looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Small wants to control but Castro passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlan Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro staying out of range there.
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro slips a jab from Small.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small slips a straight right by Castro.
As Castro looks to move away, Small throws a big counter combo but Castro just gets out of the way.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Castro lands the left hand.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Small looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Small.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Small misses. #T2#
Jab by Castro.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Small blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro scores with a jab.
Castro cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Small throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.#TD#
Castro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arlan Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Castro rushes Small and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arlan Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arlan Castro.
I've got Castro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlan Castro!
Arlan Castro 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.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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