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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Castro clinches.
Garcius is breathing heavily.
Garcius misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcius.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Garcius blocking some punches.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcius blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
Garcius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcius.
Garcius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcius's brow.
A short left from Castro. #CUT2#
Jaius Garcius's cut is getting worse.
Castro lands a right hand.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castro misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro effectively controlling the action here.
Castro has Garcius pressed against the cage.
Garcius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Garcius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Garcius has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Garcius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcius avoids a wild elbow strike from Castro.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Garcius blocks it.
Garcius avoids a wild elbow strike from Castro.#T3#
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro throws a leg kick but Garcius checks it.
Castro throws a low kick but Garcius avoids it.
As Castro tries to get set, Garcius tries to push him back and clinch up but Castro manages to avoid the attempt.
A leg kick checked by Garcius.
Garcius throws a right hand that Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Castro also avoids with ease.
Castro throws a good cross that connects.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcius moves away.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcius as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro prevents a body shot from Garcius. #T4#
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcius.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcius blocks the elbow strike.
Castro looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro pushes Garcius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro lands an uppercut.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Castro throws a series of punches but Garcius moves out of range.
Castro swings for the body but Garcius moves out of range.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcius manages to avoid it.
Castro tries to clinch up.
Garcius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a combination. Garcius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcius fails with a takedown attempt.
And Castro tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcius is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Garcius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro shoots in and drives through. Garcius sprawls well.
It looked like Garcius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Castro.#CL2#
Castro clinches.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro gets through Garcius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcius avoids a wild elbow strike from Castro.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcius blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcius's brow.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro working aggressively here.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcius blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Castro misses with some punches.
Garcius tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Garcius back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castro lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcius's brow.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro pushes Garcius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Garcius blocks it.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcius working aggressively here.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Garcius.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
Muhammed Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcius dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castro.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcius blocking some punches.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but Garcius blocks with his arms.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro stalling against the cage.
Castro working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcius's brow.
Garcius misses with some punches.
Castro prevents a body shot from Garcius.
Garcius blocks the elbow strike.
Garcius blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Garcius.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro looking to throw knees to the head but Garcius is blocking nicely.
Garcius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro is pushing Garcius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcius throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
Castro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
That's time! Garcius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro thuds his right hand into Garcius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Garcius tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcius blocks an uppercut.
Castro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcius's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcius gets an underhook and turns Castro into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro. #T1#
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro lands a right hand.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castro lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Garcius blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Garcius blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Garcius dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro blocks a body shot from Garcius.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Garcius fails to land.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcius misses with a knee to the head.
Garcius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castro walks away with a smile on his face. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Garcius shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Castro.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Garcius's knee but Garcius avoids it well. #T3#
Garcius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castro as he jumps to the side.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Castro has Garcius up against the cage in a clinch.
Castro misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcius.
Castro is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcius blocks an elbow strike.
Garcius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castro stalls.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcius misses with a knee to the head.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcius's brow.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Garcius misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Castro.
Castro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Garcius blocks an uppercut.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
Jaius Garcius spoke after the fight, saying 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.
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Event:
DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Castro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Grimes. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Castro tries to move into range but Grimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes checks a low kick from Castro.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
It appears Castro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes tries to counter with a clinch but Castro shakes him off and moves away.
Castro throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castro has time to react.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Grimes throws a hook but Castro blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Grimes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimes.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Castro rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
A short body shot lands from Grimes as the two fighters clinch.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Grimes tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grimes's brow.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castro momentarily.
Grimes sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Castro moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Rick Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Castro slips under a jab.
Grimes tries to move into range but Castro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes cracks Castro with a good jab.#CL#
Castro darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.
Castro blocking some punches.
Grimes scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimes digs a right hand into Castro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castro's gas tank.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
#T2#
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rick Grimes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Grimes.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimes lands a right hand.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Grimes lands with a right to the head.
Castro lands a nice uppercut.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes lands a left hand.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Castro.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro trying to control the position but instead, Grimes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castro into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castro. #T4#
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Grimes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro working aggressively here.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes scores with a hook to the body.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Grimes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Grimes pulls guard successfully.
Castro throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Castro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhammed Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castro slips a jab from Grimes.#T1#
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Grimes catches Castro right on the button with a cross.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castro takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
Castro swinging wildly here.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Grimes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Castro feints and as Grimes raises his hands in defense, Castro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Castro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes pulls Castro in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Grimes keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rick Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes trying to control the position.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimes's head.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Muhammed Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro lands a couple of digs.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
Castro advances position into side control!
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Castro lands a nice forearm strike.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammed Castro.
I think Grimes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Grimes!
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Event:
DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Allen rushes Castro and presses him up against the cage.
Castro is stalling here.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castro leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castro throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Castro gets caught napping as Allen dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Castro in his guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Castro slips an elbow through the middle.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Allen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Allen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Castro!
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Allen manages to get back to half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Castro there. #T3#
Allen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro prevents Allen from improving his position.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away. #SUB2#
Allen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Allen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro winds up and cracks Allen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro is just content to waste time from the top position. Allen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Castro throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Castro, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Castro against the cage but Castro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro scores with a decent looking hook.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks. #T1#
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro stalling.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Castro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castro.#T2#
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Castro lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Castro gets a clinch.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castro.
Castro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Allen is looking for a takedown.
Castro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Castro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Castro is pressed up against the cage. Allen 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.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
#CL#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.#CL#
Castro moves into the clinch.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro lands with a good body shot.
Muhammed Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Castro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castro swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch.
Muhammed Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Allen.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castro working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castro.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen 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.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Allen lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Castro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Allen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castro gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen wants a takedown.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castro lands an uppercut.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Castro gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castro looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro digs a good hook to Italo's body.
Castro throws a low kick but Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo checks a leg kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Italo is just out of range.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Castro misses. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
Italo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro throws a low kick, looking for Italo's leg but Italo calmly moves out of range.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.#T2#
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo slips a jab from Castro.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Castro. Beautiful body shot.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro swings for the body but Italo moves out of range.
Castro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Castro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Italo checks it well.
Castro lands a jab to the head.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Italo rather than just go for the knockout.
Italo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro lands a jab to Italo's midsection.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Italo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Castro throws a right hand that Italo ducks under and follows up with a left that Italo also avoids with ease.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Italo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
Castro looks winded!#SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Italo from controlling successfully.
Italo looking to sit in guard and control but Castro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Italo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Italo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Italo is looking for a takedown.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Italo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Italo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Italo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castro.
Italo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Italo is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Italo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castro after a bit of a struggle.
Castro stalls.
Italo blocks an elbow strike.
Italo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Italo.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Italo backwards.
Italo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro working aggressively here.
Italo looking for a takedown.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Italo manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a head kick but Italo moves out of range.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castro sprawls and moves away.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro stuns Italo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Italo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Italo blocks a head kick by Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
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 lands with a slapping head kick.
Castro throws a series of punches but Italo moves out of range.
Bruno Italo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Italo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Italo is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Castro is quick to defend against it.
Italo avoids the head kick by Castro.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro feints and then cracks Italo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Italo down.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro misses with the combination.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro throws a right and a left that Italo avoids nicely.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Italo circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Italo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Italo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castro dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Italo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castro has picked Italo up and slammed him! Italo can't keep hold of the triangle and Castro manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Italo moves out of range easily.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhammed Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castro.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Italo.
Italo attempts a counter takedown but Castro avoids it well and moves away.
Italo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro takes a swing at Italo's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Italo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Italo blocks the leg kick.
Italo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Italo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Italo.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Italo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castro throws a leg kick but Italo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Italo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Italo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castro, who protects the arm well.
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!#SUB#
Italo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Italo's guard! Nice work there by Castro! #SUB#
Italo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Italo has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Italo is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Castro with a nice head shot there.
Castro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castro controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Italo working for submissions but it's allowed Castro to get to half guard.
Castro scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro drops an elbow to the side of Italo's head.
Italo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
AFL Asylum 31
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Meaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Meaux had a free shot at his head there.
Castro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castro there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Meaux there.
A jab from Meaux finds it's way through Castro's defenses.
Castro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Meaux tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
Nice body punch from Castro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Meaux drops Castro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Castro looks back up at him and smiles so Meaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meaux throws a monster overhand right that drops Castro! Meaux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). June Meaux!
June Meaux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Familia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Familia gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Familia is able to avoid easily.
Familia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Familia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Familia 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.
Familia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Familia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia lands a slapping body shot.
Castro stuffs the takedown.
Familia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Familia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Familia somewhat.
Familia misses with a straight right.
Familia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Familia on that attempt.
Familia is breathing heavily.
Familia dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Familia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castro.
Castro is looking to score with low kicks.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Familia.
Castro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Familia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castro.
Castro throws a low kick but Familia avoids it.
Familia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castro circles away.
Familia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Familia avoids the head kick by Castro.
Familia misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Castro misses.
Familia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Familia ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castro unleashes a big counter combination but Familia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro digs a good hook to Familia's body.
#T2#
Nice shot lands for Castro.
Familia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Familia tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Familia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Familia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro.
Familia throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Familia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Familia avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Familia throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro. #T3#
Familia avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Familia stalls.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Familia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Familia lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Familia lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Familia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Familia.
Familia blocks the elbow strike.
Castro tries to work over Familia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Familia fails to land. #T4##BC#
Familia manages to break the clinch.
Castro tries to bum rush Familia with a series of wild strikes but Familia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro slaps away a takedown attempt from Familia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Familia.
Castro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castro punishes Familia's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro connects with a single shot there.
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Familia shoots in looking for a takedown but Castro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Familia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Familia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Familia fails with a takedown attempt.
As Familia backs off Castro throws a huge counter combo but Familia manages to avoid it all.
Familia shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Familia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Familia dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Familia swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Familia with a poor takedown
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Familia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Familia is out of range.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Familia.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Familia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Familia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castro.
Familia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Familia misses the shot to the body.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Familia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Familia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Familia.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Familia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris Familia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Castro dodges the punch combination from Familia.
Castro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Familia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Familia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Familia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Familia off to one side.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Familia shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Familia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
Familia avoids the head kick by Castro.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Familia shoots in but no luck this time.
Familia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castro. Castro obviously looking to wear him down.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Familia avoids the head kick by Castro.
Familia moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castro looks to land a combination but Familia avoids it well.
Familia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Familia.
Familia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Familia throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Familia.
Castro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Familia.
Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Familia rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Castro darts in and clinches Familia up against the cage.
Familia avoids a wild elbow strike from Castro.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Familia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Familia.
Familia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Familia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Familia fails to land. #TD#
Familia pulls Castro into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Castro wants to pass the guard but Familia is keeping the position.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Familia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Familia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Castro doesn't defend quickly enough and Familia has managed to lock this one up! Can Castro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Familia on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Familia!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 22
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Castro connects with a leg kick. Fyra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fyra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Fyra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Fyra.
Fyra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fyra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fyra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro slips a jab from Fyra.
Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fyra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Fyra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Castro misses with a shot to the body
and Fyra counters with a stiff right hand.
Fyra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
Castro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fyra.
Castro takes a swing at Fyra's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Castro slips under a jab.
Fyra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fyra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castro to score with a decent uppercut.
Castro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muhammed Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fyra with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro lands a jab-cross combination.
Fyra misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro takes a swing at Fyra's ribcage but misses.
Fyra throws out a counter right but Castro avoids it with no problem.
Fyra thuds a left hand into Castro's body.
Fyra pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Fyra backwards. #T2#
Fyra throws a head punch that misses.
Fyra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fyra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Castro.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fyra avoids the elbow strike from Castro, against the cage.
Fyra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fyra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.
Fyra blocks the elbow strike.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fyra leaning against his opponent.
Fyra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Castro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castro lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro stops a takedown attempt from Fyra.
Castro is stalling here.
#T3#
Fyra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castro lands an elbow that stopped Fyra in his tracks for a moment.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
Fyra is trying to stall.
Fyra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nummer Fyra.
Fyra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro with a hook.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Castro's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Fyra checks the leg kick.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fyra. That did some damage!
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Castro.
A big right from Fyra misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castro.
Fyra blocks the body kick.
Castro lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fyra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fyra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Fyra.
Fyra slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
#TD2#
Fyra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Fyra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Fyra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Castro rushes Fyra and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castro lands an elbow inside that Fyra shrugs off.
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fyra taking a breather.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fyra can do to turn this around?
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Fyra backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castro blocks a body shot from Fyra.
Fyra misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro stalling the fight.
Fyra has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Fyra tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
Fyra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fyra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Castro lands an elbow that stopped Fyra in his tracks for a moment.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
Fyra blocks an elbow strike.
Fyra blocks the elbow strike.
Castro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Castro.
Fyra is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Fyra into the cage.
Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castro lands a damaging elbow.
Fyra tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
Fyra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fyra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fyra backwards. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fyra wants to take the fight to the mat but Castro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fyra can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
A short uppercut from Castro.
Castro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fyra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fyra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fyra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fyra is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Fyra into the cage.
Castro prevents Fyra from breaking the clinch.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fyra backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fyra's brow.
Fyra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Fyra has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Nice elbow from Castro.
Fyra is looking to control Castro's arms but Castro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fyra has his back to the cage.
Muhammed Castro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fyra trying to control the position but instead, Castro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fyra into the cage.
Castro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fyra up against the cage.
Castro prevents the takedown attempt.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nummer Fyra.
Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fyra's efforts to push away.
Castro lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Nummer Fyra has been cut.#T4#
Fyra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Castro.
Castro lands with a light punch inside.
Castro stalls.
Fyra trying to stall but Castro improves his position.
Castro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro lands an elbow inside.
Fyra looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castro.
Fyra stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
Fyra misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castro blocking some punches.
A short right from Castro.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fyra connects with a right hand. Castro shakes it off.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Fyra tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fyra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muhammed Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fyra just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a leg kick which misses Fyra's front leg but catches the back leg as Fyra tries to avoid it.
Castro cracks Fyra with an open hand slap.
Fyra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muhammed Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Fyra misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fyra. That did some damage!
Castro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fyra momentarily.
Fyra misses with a straight left.
Castro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fyra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro is looking to wear down Fyra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Castro!
Fyra walks into a left hand.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fyra back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Castro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fyra at a distance.
Castro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fyra if he has to take too many more of those.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fyra back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castro throws a lazy head kick
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fyra lands a head shot.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Fyra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fyra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fyra checks a low kick from Castro.
Fyra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castro is looking to chop away at Fyra's legs.
A little jabbing left from Fyra on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Castro with a nice cross.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Fyra moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Fyra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fyra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castro is just riding it out for now. Fyra eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Fyra is working for a submission of some sort.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fyra on the ground.#T3#
Fyra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head.
Nummer Fyra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fyra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Fyra is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fyra to get the leverage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fyra is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Fyra is looking for a kimura here.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fyra is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Fyra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammed Castro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Phol darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Phol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Castro moves away and avoids it.
Phol scores with a sloppy right hand. Castro should have avoided that one.
Phol lands a jab to the nose.
Phol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Nice uppercut there from Phol.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
Phol throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phol finds it's way round the side to connect with Castro's head.
Phol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Phol misses with a looping left.
Phol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phol blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Phol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Phol connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Phol. #CUT#
That has opened up Muhammed Castro's cut even more.#KD#
Phol lands a big head kick that sends Castro tumbling to the mat! Phol takes a step backwards and waves Castro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Castro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol is stalking Castro. Castro circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Phol, and it's lights out! Castro really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Phol!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castro wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it. #ES#
Griffin pushes Castro off and gets back to his feet.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Castro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Castro wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is in trouble now - Castro has advanced to mount!
Castro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro unloading with bombs!#T2##SUB2#
Castro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro thowing shots but they're missing.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castro looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
Castro looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin!
Castro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Castro misses with a head shot.#T4#
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro landing punches.
Castro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Castro loaded up on that one.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble!
Castro with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castro showed some decent athleticism there.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castro trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Castro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Castro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castro advances to half guard.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Castro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Castro is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.
Castro thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Castro moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Castro controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Castro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Castro working the ground and pound effectively.
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Castro's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kelly throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Castro counters by clinching up.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro lands a right hand.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
Castro tries to score a body lock takedown but Kelly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derrick Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammed Castro.#T2#
Kelly is trying to stall.
Castro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelly up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castro. #TD2#
Castro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kelly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro punches the canvas rather than the man.
Castro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kelly. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Castro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3##SUB2#
Castro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kelly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Castro scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kelly.#SUB2#
Castro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Castro doesn't have the hooks in and Kelly manages to turn into his guard.
Kelly throws a strike but Castro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kelly thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a body kick.
Kelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
Derrick Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castro lands in his opponent's guard.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Castro stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castro throws a strike but Kelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castro managing to control the position.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Castro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Castro!#REVB##T3#
Castro works over Kelly with some ground and pound from guard.
Castro advances position into side control!
Castro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kelly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Castro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee asks Castro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Castro prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Castro is continuing to stall.
Castro lands some shots froms side control.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Kelly throws a combination that misses
letting Castro counter with a right hand.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castro moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Kelly throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown. Kelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castro controls the pace.
Castro wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Castro stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Castro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Kelly's brow.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastro.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelly.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
Castro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kelly down.
#T3#
Castro lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Castro trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castro cracks Kelly with a big elbow.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Kelly takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Castro trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Muhammed Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Simpson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simpson duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Castro dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Castro misses.
A punch lands to the side of Castro 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Simpson drops Castro with a beautiful combination! Castro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simpson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Castro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson throws a monster overhand right that drops Castro! Simpson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Simpson!
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Event:
Survivor Tribal Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Fidel Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fidel Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Muhammed Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhammed Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Fidel Castro blocks a head kick by Muhammed Castro.
Muhammed Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muhammed Castro is looking for a counter combo.
Muhammed Castro takes a swing at Fidel Castro's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muhammed Castro.
Fidel Castro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed Castro wants to clinch.#T1#
Fidel Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Muhammed Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fidel Castro counters with a series of strikes. Muhammed Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muhammed Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fidel Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Fidel Castro throws a series of punches but Muhammed Castro avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Fidel Castro does no damage.
Muhammed Castro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fidel Castro throws a series of punches but Muhammed Castro avoids them all with ease.
Fidel Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Fidel Castro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muhammed Castro eats them both and turns towards Fidel Castro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Muhammed Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Fidel Castro's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammed Castro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fidel Castro circles away.
Fidel Castro misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Muhammed Castro.
Fidel Castro is looking for the big counter here.
Fidel Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fidel Castro misses with the combination.
Fidel Castro throws a series of strikes that have Muhammed Castro backpedaling.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Muhammed Castro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muhammed Castro wants to stand but Fidel Castro has his arm trapped.
Fidel Castro is looking for a sweep.
Fidel Castro is not content to let Muhammed Castro control the position.
Fidel Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Muhammed Castro throws an elbow but Fidel Castro slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammed Castro wants to stand but Fidel Castro is controlling his arm.
Muhammed Castro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fidel Castro is not content to let Muhammed Castro control the position.
The referee asks Muhammed Castro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Muhammed Castro prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Muhammed Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Fidel Castro avoids the head kick by Muhammed Castro.
Muhammed Castro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fidel Castro tries to avoid it but Muhammed Castro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fidel Castro to the ground. Fidel Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fidel Castro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muhammed Castro!
Fidel Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhammed Castro defends well and Fidel Castro ends up having to push Muhammed Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhammed Castro misses the target.
Fidel Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidel Castro blocks a jab.
Fidel Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fidel Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Muhammed Castro tries to clinch but Fidel Castro is having none of it.
Muhammed Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and Fidel Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fidel Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Fidel Castro looks to move away, Muhammed Castro throws a big counter combo but Fidel Castro just gets out of the way.
Fidel Castro swinging wildly here.
Muhammed Castro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Fidel Castro misses.
Muhammed Castro throwing a counter right hand but Fidel Castro manages to avoid it.
Fidel Castro throws a body punch but Muhammed Castro moves out of range.
Muhammed Castro throwing a counter right hand but Fidel Castro manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhammed Castro.
As Muhammed Castro backs off Fidel Castro throws a huge counter combo but Muhammed Castro manages to avoid it all.#T2#
No joy there for Fidel Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muhammed Castro thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fidel Castro throws a right hand that Muhammed Castro ducks under and follows up with a left that Muhammed Castro also avoids with ease.
Fidel Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fidel Castro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhammed Castro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muhammed Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muhammed Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Muhammed Castro.
Despite the aggression on Fidel Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fidel Castro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhammed Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Fidel Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhammed Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fidel Castro looks to land a combination but Muhammed Castro avoids it well.
Muhammed Castro shoots and misses
and Fidel Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fidel Castro connects with a jab.
Fidel Castro tries to clinch but Muhammed Castro is having none of it.
Fidel Castro misses with the combination.
Muhammed Castro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fidel Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhammed Castro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fidel Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Muhammed Castro throws a leg kick
and Fidel Castro counters with a series of strikes. Muhammed Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muhammed Castro connects with a high kick.
Fidel Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidel Castro avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fidel Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Fidel Castro moves into range and clinches up with Muhammed Castro.
Fidel Castro is trying to force a seperation but Muhammed Castro has the dominant position.
Muhammed Castro fails to pull guard.
Fidel Castro struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhammed Castro controls his hands.
Muhammed Castro goes for a takedown attempt but Fidel Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fidel Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muhammed Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fidel Castro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muhammed Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhammed Castro.
Muhammed Castro misses with a head kick.
Fidel Castro throws a counter combo.
Muhammed Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhammed Castro shoots in but Fidel Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Fidel Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fidel Castro tries to break the clinch but Muhammed Castro is controlling the position.
Muhammed Castro tries to break the clinch but Fidel Castro is controlling the position.
Muhammed Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Muhammed Castro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fidel Castro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fidel Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muhammed Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fidel Castro defends it nicely.#T2#
Fidel Castro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muhammed Castro's hands.
Fidel Castro misses with a wild combination.
Muhammed Castro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fidel Castro tries to avoid it but Muhammed Castro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fidel Castro to the ground. Fidel Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidel Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fidel Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Fidel Castro fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Muhammed Castro dodges the punch combination from Fidel Castro.
Fidel Castro lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Fidel Castro as Muhammed Castro shoots in.
Fidel Castro misses with a double jab.
Muhammed Castro attempts a counter takedown but Fidel Castro avoids it well and moves away.
Fidel Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Fidel Castro moves out of range of the body kick from Muhammed Castro.
Fidel Castro is looking for the big counter here.
Fidel Castro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fidel Castro moves in looking to clinch but Muhammed Castro pushes him off.
Fidel Castro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muhammed Castro circles away.
Muhammed Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhammed Castro misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fidel Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muhammed Castro is looking for a counter combo.
Muhammed Castro throws a series of punches but Fidel Castro moves out of range.
Fidel Castro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muhammed Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fidel Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fidel 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Castro!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nebaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nebaba is defended easily by Castro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nebaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zamanda Nebaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nebaba throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebaba scores with a one two! Castro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nebaba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nebaba stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Castro throws a leg kick but Nebaba moved away.
Nebaba 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.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zamanda Nebaba.#CL#
Castro clinches with his opponent.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro keeps control of Nebaba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Nebaba fails with the takedown.
Nebaba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nebaba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Nebaba #TD#
so Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nebaba is retaining full guard.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Nebaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.
Nebaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro controlling from the top position.
Castro preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nebaba looking to control.
#SUB2#
Nebaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nebaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Nebaba.
Nebaba tries to strike from the bottom.
Castro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nebaba keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Nebaba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nebaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Nebaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nebaba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Castro moves into range and clinches up with Nebaba.#TD#
Castro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nebaba regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Nebaba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zamanda Nebaba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nebaba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nebaba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nebaba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Nebaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Nebaba stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebaba darts in trying to clinch
and Castro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Muhammed Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nebaba.
Nebaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nebaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nebaba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zamanda Nebaba.
Nebaba moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Nebaba shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Nebaba tries for a takedown but Castro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nebaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Nebaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nebaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nebaba shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nebaba tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily#CL#
and Castro counters by moving into the clinch.
Nebaba fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Castro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nebaba is trying to keep an underhook but Castro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nebaba taking some punishment here, with Castro in his half guard.
Castro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Nebaba is defending well. #T3#
Nebaba wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nebaba wants to get back to his feet.
Nebaba wants to get back to full guard.
Nebaba is still trying to improve position.
Castro trying to control the pace.
Castro prevents Nebaba from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nebaba flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nebaba tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nebaba is trying to pull guard but Castro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nebaba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nebaba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nebaba wants to break free but Castro has control.
#TD#
Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed 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#
Nebaba darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Nebaba into the cage.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Nebaba shoots in looking for a takedown but Castro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nebaba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nebaba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nebaba shoots in but no luck this time.
Castro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nebaba.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zamanda Nebaba.#TD#
Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into Nebaba's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebaba is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro wants to control from the top but Nebaba keeps moving.
Castro postures up.
Nebaba 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nebaba keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nebaba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Nebaba ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nebaba darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Nebaba into the cage.
Nebaba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castro circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nebaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nebaba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Nebaba.
Castro throws a big counter combination but Nebaba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nebaba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Nebaba tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nebaba avoids it.
Nebaba tries to clinch but Castro moves away #TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nebaba won't be happy with that.
Nebaba tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Nebaba wants to control but Castro postures up.
Castro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nebaba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nebaba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Castro advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Nebaba tries to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Nebaba avoids a series of strikes thrown by Castro.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nebaba is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nebaba is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
SPFC XIV
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Mcgregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
#CL#
Castro clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Mcgregor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro presses Mcgregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgregor is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Castro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Castro is working an open guard so Mcgregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Castro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor has one foot on Castro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castro throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgregor to the mat! Mcgregor manages to get full guard.
Castro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro distracts Mcgregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Castro stays in close to Mcgregor's body and controls the position.
Castro pushes down on Mcgregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castro works his way into full mount!
Mcgregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgregor is trying to stand.
Mcgregor is bucking up trying to escape but Castro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Mcgregor tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Mcgregor is in trouble!
Mcgregor is trying to stand up.
Mcgregor looks winded!
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcgregor?
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcgregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcgregor wants to get back to his feet.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcgregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mcgregor misses with a double jab
and Mcgregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgregor fails with the takedown.
Mcgregor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Mcgregor back into the cage.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
Mcgregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgregor shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcgregor misses with the combination.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcgregor misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Castro misses its target.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgregor moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
Mcgregor bucks up and tries to throw Castro off but instead Castro has got his back!
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcgregor hold on?
Castro punches Mcgregor on the ear. #SUB#
Castro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro controls the position.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Castro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Castro controls the action.#T3#
Mcgregor is trying to remain composed but Castro is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mcgregor with him. Mcgregor is trying to defend but Castro has an arm under the chin now! Mcgregor grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Black looks to land a right hand but Castro moved out of range.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Muhammed Castro has been cut.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castro.
Black throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castro on the side of the head.
Black stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Castro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Castro slips the punch.
Black scores with a jab. Castro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Black stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black clobbers Castro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Muhammed Castro's cut even more.#KD#
Black lands a big right hand that sends Castro crashing to the mat! Black stays standing though and waves Castro back to his feet!#ROC#
Castro is rocked!
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Castro looks winded!#T1#
Castro drops his hands momentarily. Black doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Castro staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Castro doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sterling Black!
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Event:
SPFC 3
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro checks a low kick from Padovan.
Padovan shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Padovan throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Padovan fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Padovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Castro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castro wants to control from the top but Padovan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Padovan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Castro stacks Padovan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Castro!#T1#
Castro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Castro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Padovan is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Padovan wants to get back to his feet.
Castro trying to control the action but Padovan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padovan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Castro swings around for an armbar but Padovan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castro's guard.
Padovan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Padovan is one step ahead there.
Padovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Padovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Padovan from controlling successfully.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Padovan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Padovan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castro's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Padovan misses.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Padovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Castro forces Padovan back against the cage and clinches.
Castro is trying to pull guard but Padovan has him pressed against the cage.
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Padovan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Padovan defends it nicely.
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 Muhammed Castro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Padovan tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Padovan after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro throws a low kick but Padovan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Castro takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Padovan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Padovan controls the position.#T1#
Castro tries to break free.
Artemios Padovan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Padovan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Padovan scores with punches to the body.
Padovan controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Padovan.
#T2#
Will Padovan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Padovan.
Castro tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Padovan trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Padovan tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Padovan stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Castro is trying to control the position but Padovan postures up. #SUB#
Padovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Castro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Padovan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artemios Padovan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Padovan swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Padovan misses with a kick to the body.
Castro avoids the head kick by Padovan.
#TD2#
Padovan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Padovan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Padovan laying and praying for a moment but Castro takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Castro wants to improve his position but Padovan is controlling well.
Castro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Padovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro is looking to control Padovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Padovan prevents Castro from improving his position.
Padovan is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castro fails with the takedown.
Padovan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Padovan defends well and Castro ends up having to push Padovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Padovan on that attempt.
Padovan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muhammed Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemios Padovan.
Castro tries to clinch but Padovan moves out of range.
Padovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padovan did well to prevent Castro getting side control.#SUB#
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but Padovan defends the submission attempt.
Castro tries to stand and escape but Padovan is controlling the position.
Well, if Castro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Castro is keen to just control but Padovan is a slippery customer.#T4#
Padovan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Padovan is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Padovan trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Castro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro wants to get back to his feet but Padovan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Muhammed Castro.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Castro throws a leg kick but Wilkinson moved away.#TD2#
Castro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkinson's half guard.
Castro is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.#SUB#
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Wilkinson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is pressing down on Wilkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilkinson is holding on for now.
Castro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilkinson defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
Castro seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Castro stops Wilkinson from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Castro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Wilkinson is trying to stand back up but Castro is controlling him
Castro controlling the action here.
Wilkinson is trying to stand up here but Castro is controlling him well. #ES#
Wilkinson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Castro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wilkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Castro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wilkinson is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilkinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilkinson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Castro manages to move to mount!
Castro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilkinson?
#T4#
Castro lands a big elbow.
Wilkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilkinson is trying to escape the mount.
Wilkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro lands a couple of good shots and Wilkinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Wilkinson is rocked!#SUB2#
Castro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oh Wilkinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wilkinson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Castro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Castro connects with a couple of big shots that have Wilkinson covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Wilkinson! Castro fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Castro manages to pull guard.
Richards tries to stand but Castro is controlling from the bottom.
Richards prevents Castro from getting back to his feet.
Castro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Castro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richards defends it easily.
Richards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Richards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Richards postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castro to stand up. #TD2#
Castro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Castro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richards tries to kick Castro off but Castro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards gets back to full guard.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castro wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Richards wants to stand up but Castro is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Castro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richards is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Castro has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Richards has had enough of the clinch but Castro keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Richards tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Richards breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Castro dives in and scores a takedown into Richards's guard.
Richards is looking to stand back up but Castro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Richards. #T4##REVR#
Castro wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Richards strikes from the bottom but Castro passes into mount!
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richards really is a fat lump.
Castro wants to control the pace but Richards is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Castro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Castro cracks Richards with a big elbow.
Richards gets back to half guard.
Castro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Castro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richards defends it well.
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Castro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Castro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Richards is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
Richards takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES#
Richards sneaks out the side door and pushes Castro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Richards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro pushes Richards off but Richards dives into side control.
Castro is breathing heavily.#T3#
Richards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro wants to control but Richards postures up.
Castro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Richards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Richards escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Richards clinches with his opponent.
#T4##TD2#
Castro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards is fighting to break Castro's control of his arms but Castro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards wants to stand but Castro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Myles Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Richards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.
Castro is looking to get back to is feet but Richards passes into side control.
Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
Castro is looking to get back to his feet here but Richards is keeping cool and he's managed to take Castro's back.#SUB#
Richards looking for the choke but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Castro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Richards. #T1##SUB#
Richards is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Castro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
#SUB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
#SUB#
Myles Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
#SUB#
#SUB#
Castro keeps trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Myles Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pearson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Castro manages to get to full guard.
Castro controlling the position.
Pearson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pearson won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Castro has control of Pearson's left arm, preventing Pearson from doing any damage.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pearson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro has his hands on Pearson's head, controlling the position.
Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Pearson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get! #CL#
Pearson forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson looking to stall.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Castro has picked Pearson up - he's going for a ride! Castro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pearson tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Castro is controlling him
#T2#
Castro throwing shots but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Castro controlling the action here.
Pearson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Castro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Castro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pearson on his heels. He'll look to pass Pearson's guard now, I'm sure.
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pearson's guard.
Pearson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pearson is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Pearson punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Pearson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pearson wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro controlling the action here.
Pearson is trying to maintain the position but Castro is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson tries for a takedown but Castro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Castro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pearson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pearson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Castro takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Pearson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harlan Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Castro gets the takedown into side control.
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 tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Castro stands up and beckons Pearson to his feet. #T1#
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Castro's front leg but catches the back leg as Castro tries to avoid it.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Muhammed Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Castro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pearson wants to control but Castro postures up.
Pearson prevents Castro from moving into mount.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Pearson misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pearson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Pearson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pearson is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it. #SUB2#
Castro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castro slows the pace down. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pearson to see if he's OK.
Castro controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Castro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Castro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Castro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pearson can pounce on him.
Pearson dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Pearson's head and hops out.#TD#
Pearson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castro's half guard.
Pearson wants to stand up but Castro is controlling the position.
#SU#
Pearson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Castro to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pearson did well to prevent Castro getting side control.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
Castro stalling. #T1#
Pearson wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro working the ground and pound from side control.
Castro controlling from side mount.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pearson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Castro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castro manages to pull guard.
Weber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Castro looking for a sweep. Not yet Castro, not yet.
Castro controlling Weber's posture.
Castro is wriggling around but Weber manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Weber manages to pass to mount!
Castro is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Castro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Castro regains half guard.
Castro controlling the position for now.
Castro trying to control but Weber postures up.
#SUB2#
Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weber's back!#T2##SUB2#
Castro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Weber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Weber tries to roll but Castro sticks to his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Weber grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Castro tightening his grip on Weber, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro not allowing Weber to control his hands. #T3##SUB2#
Castro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weber knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weber for a finish.
Castro controlling from the back.
Castro controlling well, preventing Weber from escaping the position.
Castro controlling from the back.#T4#
Weber is really stuck here.
Weber is working hard here to advance position.
Castro lands strikes to the head.
Weber is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Castro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber covers up after that shot from Castro.
Weber trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castro as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Castro looking to score a takedown here. Weber is defending well but Castro drives through and ends up in Weber's guard.
Weber wants to get back to his feet but Castro passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Castro tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weber controls his leg.
Castro is taking a breather. Weber 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.
Weber tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Weber!
Castro content just to control the position here. #T1#
Weber is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro working Weber over with strikes here.
Castro unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Weber is rocked!
Castro postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Weber in real trouble here! The ref calls for Weber to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Castro!
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