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Event:
DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Castellano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castellano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Castellano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Castellano.
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellano.
Castellano misses with an uppercut.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Castellano.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellano throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Castellano uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magomedov.#T1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
A big right from Castellano misses.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Castellano is out of range.
Castellano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Castellano checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Castellano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Castellano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Castellano working away.
Castellano trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Castellano swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castellano's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Castellano.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.#SUB#
Castellano has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Castellano looking to control.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castellano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellano trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellano off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellano.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov works on Castellano's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castellano fails to land.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Castellano is trying to pull guard but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Castellano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellano avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Castellano and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Castellano misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov defending well as Castellano loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov jabs at Castellano's body.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Castellano misses. #KD2#
Magomedov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Castellano to the ground! Magomedov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Castellano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Castellano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Castellano working to try and regain half guard.
Castellano wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Castellano tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Castellano wants to control his opponent's hands but Magomedov gets his hands free.
Castellano seems to have got his legs back now.
Castellano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Castellano manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Castellano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castellano trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Castellano advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castellano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Castellano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Magomedov wants to control but Castellano postures up.
Castellano wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Castellano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Castellano wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Castellano seems content to control.
Castellano is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Castellano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Castellano's head back.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellano jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Castellano misses with a straight left.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Castellano sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Castellano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellano was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Castellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Castellano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castellano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castellano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov 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#
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castellano.
Castellano avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov defending well as Castellano loads up on a big left hand.
Castellano misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Castellano moves out of range easily.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castellano doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castellano on the side of the head.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Castellano slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Castellano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Castellano looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Castellano moved out of range.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Castellano to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Castellano.
Castellano throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castellano looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Castellano takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Castellano moves out of range easily.
Castellano scores with a nice strike.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Castellano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Castellano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Castellano saw that one coming.
Castellano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castellano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castellano lands a head shot.
Magomedov lands a head kick. Castellano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellano defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellano.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellano lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Castellano takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target. #T3#
Castellano misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Castellano avoids it.
Castellano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by Castellano there.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellano throws out the jab.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Castellano.
A big left from Castellano misses.
Leo Castellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellano avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Castellano moved out of range nicely.
Castellano throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellano misses with the combination.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellano.#T4#
Castellano is looking to score with low kicks.
Castellano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castellano somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Castellano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Castellano drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castellano prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Castellano trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Castellano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castellano.
Castellano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Leo Castellano.
I think Magomedov 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Castellano stuffs the takedown.
Nordquist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Nordquist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nordquist trying to control the action but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Nordquist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nordquist working away.
Nordquist tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nordquist working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nordquist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellano is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castellano regains half guard.
Castellano is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nordquist wants to stand but Castellano has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nordquist works his way into full mount!
Castellano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nordquist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castellano is looking to escape. #T3#
Castellano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nordquist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castellano taking shots to the head.
Nordquist controlling his opponent.
Castellano tries to lock up and control but Nordquist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nordquist looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nordquist raining down shots from the mount!
Castellano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nordquist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellano is bucking up trying to escape but Nordquist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Castellano is desperately trying to improve his position but Nordquist has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist tries to control but Castellano wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nordquist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nordquist is defended easily by Castellano.
Nordquist shoots for a double leg takedown but Castellano sprawls well. He's pushed Nordquist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nordquist ducks under a wild hook from Castellano.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Nordquist is out of range.
Nordquist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellano is fending him off so far but Nordquist persists. Nope, Castellano circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Nordquist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellano throws a shot from downtown. Nordquist moves away and avoids it.
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordquist lands a head kick. Castellano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nordquist dives in and scores a takedown into Castellano's guard.
Castellano looking to control.
#SUB2#
Nordquist looking to improve position, pressing down on Castellano's thigh with his hand. Castellano seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nordquist paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nordquist's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Castellano picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, John Nordquist stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ringrost... i be back '.
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Event:
DARE 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellano throws out a powerful jab.
Castellano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Benitez has managed to clinch.
Benitez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benitez blocks an elbow strike.
Castellano misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Castellano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellano.
A short right from Benitez.
A short body shot lands from Castellano as the two fighters clinch.
Benitez trying to stall but Castellano improves his position.
Castellano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Castellano avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Benitez prevents a body shot from Castellano.
A short right from Castellano on the inside.
Castellano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Castellano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez wants to stall.
Benitez avoiding damage.
Castellano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Castellano working aggressively here.
Castellano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellano works on Benitez's body with a couple of short punches.
Benitez tries to stall but Castellano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benitez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benitez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellano avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Castellano tries a body shot but Benitez blocks it.
Benitez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Benitez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castellano backwards.
Castellano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Castellano as the two fighters clinch.
Benitez is trying to stall.
Benitez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellano trying to land knees to the body.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benitez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Castellano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitez taking a breather.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benitez backwards.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellano.
Castellano can't find room to land a body shot as Benitez controls the action.
Benitez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benitez prevents a body shot from Castellano.
A short right from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellano.
Nice body punch from Castellano.
Castellano tries to throw a body punch but Benitez avoids it by throwing Castellano back against the cage.
Castellano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Benitez.
Benitez misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Castellano - that landed with a thud.
Benitez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benitez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castellano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castellano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benitez taking a breather.
Castellano blocking some punches.
Benitez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellano.
Benitez looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Castellano misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez tries to stall but Castellano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castellano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellano being controlled against the cage.
Castellano misses with a body punch.
Benitez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellano lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellano.
Castellano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benitez lands a nice uppercut.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Benitez.
Castellano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellano.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benitez.
Castellano scores with a shot to the side of Benitez's head.
Benitez avoids a wild elbow strike from Castellano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellano.
Castellano avoiding damage as Benitez throws knees to the body.
Castellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Castellano breaks from the clinch.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano jabs Benitez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castellano scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Castellano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castellano throws a body punch but Benitez moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Castellano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellano.#CL2#
Benitez moves into range and clinches up with Castellano.
Benitez pushes Castellano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez throws an elbow that misses.
Castellano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellano tries a body shot but Benitez blocks it.
A hook to the body from Castellano.
Castellano takes a shot to the head.
Castellano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leo Castellano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benitez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Castellano.
A hook to the body from Castellano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Castellano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellano. #T1#
Castellano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benitez backwards.
Castellano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitez's elbow.
A short uppercut from Castellano.
Castellano lands with a light punch inside.
Benitez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellano scores with a hook to the body.
Castellano lands a shoulder strike.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benitez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benitez.
Castellano lands a shoulder strike.
Castellano blocks an elbow strike from Benitez.
Benitez managing to block the knees to the body from Castellano.
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!
Castellano misses with a punch on the inside.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellano.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Castellano struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitez controls his hands.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benitez can do to turn this around?
Castellano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Castellano.
Benitez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellano's elbow. #T2#
Castellano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benitez backwards.
Benitez tries to stall but Castellano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Castellano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benitez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benitez scrambles back to his feet.
Castellano lands a jab to the nose.
Benitez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leo Castellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castellano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benitez has time to react.
Castellano swats away the attempt to clinch by Benitez.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Benitez is out of range.
Benitez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castellano misses with a looping left.
Castellano digs a good body shot into Benitez's ribs.
Castellano throws a series of punches but Benitez avoids them all with ease.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benitez is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Castellano lands the left hand.
Benitez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Castellano misses the jab.
It seemed like Benitez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellano throws a hook but Benitez blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benitez dodges the punch combination from Castellano.
Benitez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benitez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellano throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Benitez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benitez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benitez is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Benitez clinches with his opponent.
Benitez takes a shot to the head.
Castellano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castellano as Benitez tries to tie him up.
Castellano can't find room to land a body shot as Benitez controls the action.
Benitez prevents a body shot from Castellano.
Benitez lands a hook that snaps the head of Castellano backwards.
Castellano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benitez trying to control the position but instead, Castellano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benitez into the cage.#T4#
Castellano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castellano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Castellano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castellano scores with a hook.
Castellano lands a body shot.
Benitez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Castellano tries to keep at a distance but Benitez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benitez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benitez prevents a body shot from Castellano.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benitez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Castellano.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellano.
Benitez is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Benitez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano 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#
Castellano throws a lazy right hand but Benitez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellano cracks Benitez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benitez tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castellano missing with a left hand there. Benitez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benitez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benitez wants to clinch but Castellano slips to the side
enabling Castellano to counter with a crisp jab.
Benitez doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellano circles away.
Benitez tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellano throws a looping overhand right but Benitez ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benitez drives through and clinches with Castellano against the cage.
Castellano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellano wants to get back to striking at distance but Benitez won't allow it.
Benitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benitez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benitez lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Benitez blocks a body shot from Castellano.
Castellano has a couple of punches blocked by Benitez.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Castellano.
Castellano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Castellano - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellano.
Benitez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benitez is leaning against Castellano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benitez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castellano lands a body punch.
Castellano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benitez backwards. #BC#
Castellano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellano throws a looping overhand right but Benitez ducks down to avoid it.
Benitez blocks a jab.
Castellano looks to land a right hand but Benitez moved out of range.
Castellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Castellano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellano cracks Benitez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitez is looking to clinch.
Benitez is looking to clinch.
Castellano scores with a jab. Benitez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Benitez is out of range.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benitez wants to clinch up but Castellano keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Benitez has Castellano up against the cage in a clinch.
Castellano lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellano lands with a left to the head.
Castellano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellano scores with a shot to the side of Benitez's head.
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Castellano avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Castellano prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Castellano misses with a body punch.
Benitez working aggressively here.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Castellano.
Castellano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Castellano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agustin Benitez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellano works Benitez's body with a nice hook.
Castellano takes a swing at Benitez's ribcage but misses.
Castellano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benitez manages to avoid it.
Castellano misses with a looping left.
Castellano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leo Castellano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benitez is looking to clinch.
Benitez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benitez! But no joy.
Benitez wants to clinch.
Castellano throwing a counter right hand but Benitez manages to avoid it.
Leo Castellano is winning the standup battle so far.
Benitez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellano.
Castellano jabs Benitez right on the nose. Benitez blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Castellano coming out on top.
A jab from Castellano misses. #T4#
Castellano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Castellano misses.
It seemed like Benitez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellano throws a shot from downtown. Benitez moves away and avoids it.
Castellano cracks Benitez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Agustin Benitez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellano jabs at Benitez's body.
Castellano works the jab nicely.
Benitez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castellano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benitez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benitez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellano lands a glancing blow to the side of Benitez's head.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.
Benitez doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellano circles away.
Benitez takes one on the button.
Castellano swats away the attempt to clinch by Benitez.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Benitez is looking to clinch.
Benitez tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Castellano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellano 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellano dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Castellano throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Castellano.
Castellano throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellano misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia takes a swing at Castellano's ribcage but misses.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Castellano.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Castellano.
Castellano misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia takes a swing at Castellano's ribcage but misses.
And Castellano tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia takes a swing at Castellano's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Garcia takes a swing at Castellano's ribcage but misses.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellano's sensitive parts.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castellano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellano takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castellano takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Leo Castellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castellano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellano's knee momentarily.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Castellano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castellano throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Castellano moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a body punch but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Castellano misses with a straight left.
Castellano swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Castellano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Castellano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Castellano moves away and avoids it.
Castellano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castellano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellano connects with a looping right hand.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Castellano.
Castellano misses with a straight left.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castellano moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castellano.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Castellano.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Castellano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Castellano's head but Castellano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Garcia misses with a hook. Castellano ducked under it nicely.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Castellano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Castellano jumps back.
Castellano with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Castellano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Castellano throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castellano ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Castellano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Castellano moved out of range nicely.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castellano's hands.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Castellano. Castellano gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Castellano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castellano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia swings for the body but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Castellano ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Castellano.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Castellano moved out of range nicely.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellano misses with a body punch
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellano shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellano lands a jab to the head.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Castellano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Castellano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Castellano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Garcia cracks Castellano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Castellano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia tried to counter with a leg kick but Castellano avoided it.
Castellano blocks a jab.
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Castellano looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Castellano scores with a nice strike.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Castellano is out of range. #T1#
Castellano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castellano misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia is looking to chop away at Castellano's legs.
Castellano moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Garcia backs off Castellano throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Castellano's knee but Castellano avoids it well.
Castellano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellano as he connects with a hook.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellano swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia slips under a jab from Castellano.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castellano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellano throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Castellano misses with a hook.#T2#
Castellano connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Castellano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castellano jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Castellano moves away and avoids it.
Castellano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellano.
Garcia is looking for a counter combo.
Castellano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellano throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Castellano lands a nice looking body shot.
Haislan Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellano misses with a hook.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
A punch combination from Castellano misses.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Castellano.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia pushes Castellano away with a front kick.
Castellano slips under a jab.
Castellano lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Castellano.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia throws a low kick but Castellano avoids it.
Castellano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws out a leg kick but Castellano moves out of range and Garcia only half commits.
Castellano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Castellano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Castellano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellano moves away.
Castellano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellano tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellano.
Garcia misses with a hook. Castellano ducked under it nicely.
Castellano punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Castellano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellano scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Castellano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellano throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Castellano throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Castellano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Castellano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Castellano looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Castellano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castellano cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castellano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Castellano cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Castellano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Castellano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Castellano counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia digs a good hook to Castellano's body.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Castellano.
Castellano checks the leg kick.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Castellano is out of range.
Castellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castellano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellano lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Castellano works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Castellano tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia thumps Castellano with a low kick.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Castellano. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
#T2#
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellano.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Castellano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellano lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Castellano misses the shot to the body.
Castellano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellano.
Castellano throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellano misses the jab.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellano is just out of range.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Castellano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellano throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Castellano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castellano swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
#T3#
Garcia lands with a cross.
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castellano eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castellano throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Castellano moves away and avoids it.
Castellano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haislan Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellano misses with a series of wild punches.
Leo Castellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Castellano moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellano misses with a hook.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a hook but Castellano avoids it easily.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Castellano jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Castellano's body. Castellano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castellano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castellano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Castellano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castellano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Castellano.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Castellano.
Well Garcia 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
After the fight, Haislan Garcia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 727 p4p, 21 weight class) and Leo Castellano (ranked 3390 p4p, 0 weight class). Brah comes to the cage accompanied by Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Castellano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TESTIFY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Edgy Brah has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edgy Brah seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leo Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brah closes the distance and clinches.
Castellano has Brah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brah tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Brah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (0) vs (2) Castellano
Brah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castellano passes into half guard.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Castellano jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (0) vs (5) Castellano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano wants to take a breather but Brah manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Castellano.
Castellano pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah trying to control here.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Castellano sits in half guard.
Castellano controlling the action here.
Brah moves into full guard.
Brah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castellano stopping the sweep attempt from Brah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano passes Brah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah trying to control here.
Castellano tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it.
Brah tries to get to full guard but Castellano has control of the leg.
Brah is looking to control Castellano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brah avoid being mounted?
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah is staying active underneath Castellano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Brah gets full guard.
Brah is looking for a triangle but Castellano pushes his legs off easily.
Castellano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellano trying to control but Brah is working from the bottom.
Brah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah working for a triangle but Castellano defends it easily.
Brah keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Castellano looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (5) Castellano
Castellano wants to sweep here but Brah controlling him for the moment.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Castellano pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Castellano wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Castellano is looking to improve his position.
Castellano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castellano's guard.
Castellano tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castellano! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (5) Castellano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castellano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castellano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brah.
Castellano trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castellano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castellano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castellano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brah preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (5) Castellano
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Brah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castellano is trying to improve his position.
Castellano is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working to tighten his grip on Castellano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Castellano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brah is really squeezing tight and eventually Castellano passes out! Brah breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgy Brah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Gillette lands a jab-cross combination.
Castellano slips under a jab from Gillette.
Gillette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gillette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellano.
We've been hearing reports that Castellano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gillette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castellano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castellano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gillette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellano misses with a left hand
and Gillette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellano cracks Gillette with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Gillette misses.
Gillette cracks Castellano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gillette lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gillette on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Gillette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gillette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gillette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gillette blocks a jab.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Gillette.
Castellano misses with a straight right.
Castellano throws a jab but it's blocked by Gillette.
Castellano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gillette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gillette connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Gillette.
Gillette throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Gillette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gillette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castellano tries to counter with a takedown but Gillette is quick to defend against it.
Castellano lunges at Gillette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gillette's hand.
Castellano lands a body shot.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gillette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gillette on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Castellano throws a hook but Gillette blocks it.
Gillette throws a counter combo.
Raul Gillette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellano swings for the body but Gillette moves out of range.
Gillette unleashes a big counter combination but Castellano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gillette scores with a jab to the body.
Gillette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellano circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Gillette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gillette staying out of range there.
As Castellano backs off Gillette throws a huge counter combo but Castellano manages to avoid it all.
Castellano throws a body punch but Gillette moves out of range.
Gillette lands a jab to the nose.
Gillette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellano.
Leo Castellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellano lands a nice shot that snaps Gillette's head back.
Gillette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.
Gillette just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gillette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Gillette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Gillette's shoulder, as Gillette tries to avoid the shot.
Castellano looks to land a right hand but Gillette moved out of range.#T3#
Castellano moves away from the strike by Gillette.
Gillette misses with a wild combination.
Gillette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castellano misses with a jab to the body
letting Gillette counter with a right hand.
Castellano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gillette under the eye.
Castellano slips a jab and a cross from Gillette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellano. Gillette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Gillette misses.
Gillette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.
Gillette throws a right hand that Castellano ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellano also avoids with ease.
Gillette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellano throws out the jab.
Gillette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Gillette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gillette connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Gillette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellano loads up on a big right hand but Gillette slips the punch.
Gillette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellano.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castellano.
Castellano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gillette in his tracks.
Gillette misses with a double jab
enabling Castellano to counter with a crisp jab.
Gillette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gillette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castellano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gillette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gillette thuds a left hand into Castellano's body.
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 Leo Castellano will probably get the nod.
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#
Gillette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castellano walks into a jab.
Gillette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castellano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castellano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castellano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gillette.
Gillette fails to land with a series of punches.
Gillette blocks a jab.
Raul Gillette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Castellano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Gillette's shoulder, as Gillette tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Gillette misses.
Castellano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gillette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gillette ducks under a wild hook from Castellano.
Castellano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gillette doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellano misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Castellano there.#T1#
Gillette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Castellano.
Gillette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellano circles away quickly and effectively.
Castellano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gillette. Gillette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castellano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gillette doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellano moves out of range as Gillette strikes.
Gillette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gillette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leo Castellano is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gillette slips under a jab.
Castellano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Gillette.
Gillette slips a straight right by Castellano.
As Castellano backs off Gillette throws a huge counter combo but Castellano manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut lands for Castellano. That snapped Gillette's head back.
Gillette misses with a hook.#T2#
Gillette slips under a jab from Castellano.
Gillette staying out of range there.
Castellano misses with a right hand
and Gillette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gillette misses with a wild combination.
Castellano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gillette sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Castellano. Beautiful body shot.
Castellano throws a hook but Gillette avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Gillette is out of range.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.
Castellano works the jab nicely.
Castellano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillette is just out of range.
Gillette misses with the combination.
Castellano missing with a left hand there. Gillette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Castellano backs off Gillette throws a huge counter combo but Castellano manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Gillette throws a series of punches but Castellano avoids them all with ease.
Castellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Gillette counters with a nice uppercut.
Gillette tries to bum rush Castellano with a series of wild strikes but Castellano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castellano is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Castellano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gillette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Gillette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Castellano misses.
Castellano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gillette stuffs the takedown attempt from Castellano. Castellano gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillette misses with a combination
and Castellano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gillette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellano just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A big right from Castellano misses.
Nice defenses there by Castellano.
Gillette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellano misses the jab.
Castellano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gillette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castellano throws a hook but Gillette blocks it.
Nice shot by Castellano.
Gillette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellano.
Gillette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gillette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellano.
Gillette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castellano misses with a takedown attempt
and Gillette counters with a straight right hand.
Gillette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Gillette throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellano misses the target.
Castellano throws an off balance right hand
and Gillette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gillette looks to land a right hand but Castellano moved out of range.
Gillette throws a nice looking combination but Castellano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gillette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gillette throws a big shot that misses.
Castellano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillette is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano throws a looping overhand right but Gillette ducks down to avoid it.
Gillette unleashes a big counter combination but Castellano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gillette slips under a jab from Castellano.
Gillette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gillette moves away from the strike by Castellano.
A punch combination from Gillette misses. #T1#
Castellano staying out of range there.
Castellano lunges at Gillette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gillette's hand.
Gillette sizes up Castellano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castellano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
Gillette slips under a jab from Castellano.
A nice side step and Gillette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gillette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellano manages to avoid it.
Castellano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gillette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castellano misses with a lunging right hand
and Gillette counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Gillette misses.
Castellano sizes up Gillette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gillette throws a right and a left that Castellano avoids nicely.
Castellano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gillette on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellano looks to throw the jab but Gillette is out of range. #T2#
Castellano lands a really nice looking cross but Gillette seems unphased.
Gillette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellano throws a right hand that misses
and Gillette counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Castellano misses.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.
Castellano misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
Castellano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellano.
Gillette defending well as Castellano loads up on a big left hand.
Gillette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Castellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellano lands with a hook. Gillette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Castellano misses with a wild body shot.
Castellano lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Castellano there.
The fighters circling - Castellano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Castellano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gillette is trying to defend but Castellano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Gillette has one foot on Castellano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Castellano throws a hook but Gillette avoids it easily.
Gillette missing with a left hand there. Castellano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gillette.#TD#
Castellano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellano just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Castellano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gillette is trying to escape and Castellano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gillette is forced to tap! Nice work there by Castellano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Raul Gillette spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better fighter tonight, I know I could've won if I hadn't got caught like that. My apologies go out to all my fans for my disappointing loss.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Pocc is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Castellano stuffs the takedown attempt from Pocc. Pocc gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Castellano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pocc moves away.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellano throws out a loose jab but Pocc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellano lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Castellano as Pocc shoots in.
Castellano is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano slaps away a takedown attempt from Pocc, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Castellano enables Pocc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castellano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castellano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castellano is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Castellano looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Castellano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pocc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pocc has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pocc lands a couple of elbows.
Castellano pulls Pocc in close to prevent any damage.
Castellano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Pocc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
Pocc advances position into side control!
Castellano is looking to regain half guard here but Pocc keeps moving and retains side control.
Castellano is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pocc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pocc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pocc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Castellano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pocc working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Pocc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castellano, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castellano prevents Pocc from improving his position.
Castellano wants to control but Pocc is keeping him busy.
Pocc tries to roll over but Castellano keeps him under control.
Castellano passes to side control. #T4#
Pocc manages to get back to half guard.
Castellano trying to control the action but Pocc is working from the bottom.
Pocc wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pocc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castellano pulls his head out easily.
Castellano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pocc's thigh. Pocc counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pocc working for a triangle but Castellano defends it easily.
Pocc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tusing Pocc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pocc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castellano circles away.
Pocc darts in looking for a takedown but Castellano gets double underhooks and turns Pocc into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pocc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Castellano scores with a jab. Pocc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Castellano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tusing Pocc.
Castellano lands with a right hand.
Pocc is looking to clinch.
Pocc shoots in for a double leg but Castellano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Castellano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castellano is looking to counter punch.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Castellano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellano continues to drive forward.
Pocc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leo Castellano is winning the standup battle so far.
Pocc wants to clinch but Castellano slips to the side
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pocc is breathing heavily.
Pocc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castellano lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pocc has a takedown stuffed.
Castellano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castellano wants it to stay on the feet.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pocc can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pocc moves out of range of the strikes.
Pocc looks for a takedown but Castellano sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellano.
Good exchange - Castellano coming out on top.
Castellano lands a right hook to the body.
Castellano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castellano jabs Pocc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pocc misses with a takedown attempt - Castellano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castellano scores with a jab to the body.
Pocc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pocc tries for a takedown but Castellano circles away easily
and Castellano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pocc darts in looking for a takedown but Castellano gets double underhooks and turns Pocc into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pocc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellano jabs Pocc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Castellano. #T2#
A left lands for Castellano.
Pocc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pocc is defended easily by Castellano.
Castellano scores with a decent looking hook.
Pocc is looking to clinch but Castellano is avoiding it.
Pocc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellano swivels and escapes.
Pocc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castellano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellano lands with a cross.
Castellano misses with a straight right.
Pocc fails with the takedown.
Pocc on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Pocc shoots and misses
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pocc.
Castellano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pocc on the side of the head.
Castellano connects with a looping right hand.
Castellano connects with a jab.
Pocc goes for a double leg but Castellano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellano continues to drive forward.
Castellano lands a head shot.
Castellano lands with an uppercut that bounces Pocc off the cage and back into range.
Pocc moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pocc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pocc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano tests Pocc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pocc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellano.
Pocc shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Pocc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pocc slips under a jab.
Pocc doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellano circles away.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pocc moves away.
Castellano throws a shot to the body.
Castellano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pocc at a distance.
Castellano misses the jab.#TD2#
Pocc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Castellano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Castellano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tusing Pocc has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pocc throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pocc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castellano to the ground. Pocc is now in Castellano's guard.
Castellano wants to sweep here but Pocc controlling him for the moment.
Pocc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castellano wants to hit a switch here but Pocc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Castellano there!
Pocc lands a heavy elbow.
Castellano is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc content just to control the position here.
Castellano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Castellano is looking for a sweep. Pocc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Castellano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
Pocc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pocc lands strikes from half guard.
Castellano manages to get to full guard.
Pocc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castellano wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving. #SUB#
Castellano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there. #T2#
Castellano is working hard here to advance position.
Castellano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Castellano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Castellano looking to control but Pocc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pocc tries to lock up and control but Castellano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Castellano looking to control but Pocc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pocc has given up his back. Will we see Castellano going for some submissions?
Pocc is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Pocc defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there.
Pocc landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Pocc trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pocc is one step ahead there.
Pocc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Castellano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Pocc tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tusing Pocc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pocc has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leo Castellano (ranked 3334 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 3854 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano comes to the cage accompanied by TESTIFY. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ichi Takeshi enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leo Castellano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeshi enables Castellano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castellano (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Castellano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castellano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Castellano is working hard here to advance position.
Castellano wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Castellano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castellano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Castellano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (4) vs (2) Takeshi
Castellano trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Castellano advances to half guard.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to advance position but Takeshi counters by regaining guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Takeshi is trying to hold Castellano in close to prevent damage but Castellano has managed to pass into half guard.
Castellano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Castellano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Castellano stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castellano controls the pace.
Castellano trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Castellano is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (4) vs (4) Takeshi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Castellano.
Castellano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castellano wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castellano is looking to sweep but instead, Takeshi has passed into half guard.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castellano avoid being mounted?
Takeshi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castellano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castellano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellano keeps working.
Takeshi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takeshi tries to move to mount but Castellano blocks the move with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castellano regains half guard.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Castellano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castellano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castellano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (6) vs (7) Takeshi
Castellano is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (6) vs (9) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Castellano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi passes Castellano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Castellano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Castellano won't allow it.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castellano defends it well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castellano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi is trying to control. Castellano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Castellano 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to get back to full guard here but Takeshi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (6) vs (12) Takeshi
Takeshi gets to mount! Castellano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castellano (6) vs (14) Takeshi
Takeshi looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castellano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castellano (8) vs (14) Takeshi
Castellano passes Takeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Castellano is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard, as Castellano worked for a kimura.
Takeshi has his hands on Castellano's head, controlling the position.
Castellano pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Castellano sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Castellano trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Castellano is controlling well.
Castellano wants to free his trapped foot but Takeshi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Castellano tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Castellano pushing down on Takeshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castellano is controlling the pace.
Castellano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castellano (11) vs (14) Takeshi
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is looking to work his way around to Takeshi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Castellano wants to control but instead Takeshi manages to regain half guard.
Takeshi has his hands clasped together around Castellano's back. He's all about the action.
Takeshi trying to control but Castellano postures up.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castellano is one step ahead there.
Takeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking for a triangle here. Castellano is fighting it but it looks tight! Takeshi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Castellano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ABW 67 McBreezer - Takano
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Castellano drives through and clinches with The Man against the cage.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Castellano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man tries to work over Castellano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellano's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Man.
Castellano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Castellano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellano tries to pull guard but The Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Castellano drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castellano as The Man tries to tie him up.
Castellano blocking some punches.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Man has Castellano pushed against the cage.
Castellano's coach down at Iron mikes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Castellano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castellano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellano controls his hands.
Castellano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castellano digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
The Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Man is trying to control. Castellano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
The Man wants to free his trapped foot but Castellano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellano keeping hold of The Man's head, controlling as best he can.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The Man trying to control from half guard but Castellano is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castellano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castellano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Man has Castellano in his guard.#REVB#
The Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Castellano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Man is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano postures up.
Castellano slips nicely into half guard.#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.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Castellano is looking for a kimura but The Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castellano to get the leverage.
The Man is trying to maintain the position but Castellano is very close to passing his half guard.
Castellano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castellano is thwarting The Man's attempts to control the position.
Castellano is trying to control the action in half guard but The Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Man trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Castellano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Castellano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Man cracks Castellano with an open hand slap.
The Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Man avoids the body shot from Castellano.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Castellano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellano takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by The Man - just one landing.
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Castellano does no damage.
The Man tests Castellano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Castellano swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The Man misses with a right hand
and Castellano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellano keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
The Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellano blocks a jab.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Man rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
The Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castellano's half guard.
Castellano works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Man trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano controlling the position.
The Man trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano has The Man pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Castellano - just one landing.
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano misses with a looping right.
The Man wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellano swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano scores with a one two! The Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castellano throws a series of strikes that have The Man backpedaling.
#T3#
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano avoids the body shot from The Man.
Castellano thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellano misses with a looping right.
The Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Man throws a poor cross that misses
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castellano!
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Castellano misses.
The Man throws a jab when Castellano was well out of range.
Castellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellano.
Castellano lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano tries to move into range but The Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellano wants to counter with a clinch but The Man pushes him away.
The Man scores with a hook to the body. Castellano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Man walks into a jab.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
The Man moves out of range as Castellano strikes.
The Man misses with a combination
and Castellano counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Castellano forces The Man back against the cage and clinches.
Castellano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
The Man is trying to pull guard but Castellano has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man prevents the takedown attempt.
The Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Castellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Man.
Castellano slips a jab from The Man.
The Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellano works the jab nicely.
The Man jabs at Castellano's body.
Castellano misses with a straight right.
Castellano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castellano slips under a jab from The Man.
The Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man scores with a body shot.
The Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man swings for the body but Castellano moves out of range.
Castellano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Man.
Castellano throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
Castellano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Castellano misses with a looping left.#TD#
The Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is pressing down on Castellano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castellano is holding on for now.
Castellano looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Castellano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Man's back!
Castellano avoiding The Man 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Castellano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The Man trying to control the hands but Castellano won't let him.
The Man turns into Castellano and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leo Castellano has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The Man being controlled here momentarily.
The Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castellano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Man, into his guard. #REVB#
Castellano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castellano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The Man is trying to get back to half guard.
The Man is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castellano is controlling him well.
The Man is trying to control Castellano's posture but Castellano avoids it. #SUB2#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Castellano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Castellano.
I've got Castellano 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Steinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellano connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Castellano takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Castellano.
Steinsson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Castellano has Steinsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steinsson tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Steinsson's guard.
Steinsson controls Castellano momentarily but Castellano frees himself.
Steinsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Castellano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castellano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Steinsson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Castellano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castellano stalling.
Steinsson is trying to stand back up but Castellano is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castellano not doing much here.
Castellano trying to mount his opponent but Steinsson defends it.
Castellano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Castellano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castellano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Steinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castellano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castellano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castellano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steinsson is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Castellano stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Steinsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Steinsson wants to clinch up but Castellano keeps it at a distance.
Castellano scores with a jab to the head.
Castellano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steinsson shoots in for a takedown but Castellano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Steinsson.
Steinsson throws a low kick, looking for Castellano's leg but Castellano calmly moves out of range.
Castellano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steinsson manages to circle out of the way.
Castellano connects with a looping right hand.
Steinsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castellano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steinsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steinsson is trying to pull guard but Castellano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellano scores with a shot to the side of Steinsson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that round.
That's time! Castellano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Castellano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steinsson walks into a straight right hand from Castellano.
Castellano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch.
Steinsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castellano works on Steinsson's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Castellano drags the fight down to the ground.
Castellano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steinsson's guard. #REVR#
Castellano is pushing down on Steinsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steinsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Castellano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Castellano works his way into side control. #SU#
Castellano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch. #T1#
Castellano is leaning against Steinsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steinsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castellano after a bit of a struggle.
Steinsson is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Castellano.
Castellano gets through Steinsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellano lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellano.
#TD#
Castellano has Steinsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castellano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steinsson tumbling to the mat - Castellano dives into Steinsson's guard.
Castellano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steinsson's guard.
Castellano is taking a breather. Steinsson 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.
Castellano'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.#T2#
Castellano works his way into side control.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steinsson can do to turn this around?
Castellano happy to just control the position for now.
Leo Castellano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Steinsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castellano slows the pace down. #SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steinsson being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Steinsson wants to control but Castellano postures up.
You can see the frustration on Steinsson's face as Castellano controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Castellano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Steinsson is trying to escape and Castellano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Steinsson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Castellano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Castellano!
Leo Castellano made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Young misses.
A jab from Castellano does it's job there.
Castellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it. #CL#
Castellano instigates a clinch.
Young wants a takedown.
Castellano is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castellano lands with a light punch inside.
Young looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Castellano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leo Castellano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Young.
Castellano tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Castellano back against the cage.
Young is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Castellano.
Young is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Castellano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Castellano misses with a body punch.
Young blocks a body shot from Castellano.
Castellano lands a nice uppercut.
Castellano cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellano.
Castellano digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young looks winded!
Castellano lands a right hand.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young misses with a takedown
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Castellano closes the distance and clinches.
Castellano avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Castellano scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Young is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellano finish him?
Castellano keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Castellano.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Castellano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castellano lands with a left to the head.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castellano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
A nice left hand lands by Castellano.
#TD#
Castellano pulls guard.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Castellano blocks nicely.
Castellano controlling the position.#SUB#
Castellano is looking to cinch up a triangle. Young throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Castellano's body to avoid the submission. Castellano has instead reached around Young's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Castellano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leo Castellano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leo Castellano thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Angry Birds War 28
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Castellano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dayley in his tracks.
Castellano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leo Castellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellano misses the shot to the body.
Dayley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dayley needs to keep his hands up - Castellano had a free shot at his head there.
Castellano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayley manages to avoid it.
Dayley with the counter takedown but Castellano avoids it easily.
Dayley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dayley.
Dayley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Dayley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayley trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Castellano keeping moving, preventing Dayley from controlling successfully.
Dayley throws a strike but Castellano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Castellano passes Dayley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Dayley is defending well. #SUB#
Castellano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castellano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dayley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Castellano works his way into full mount!
Dayley is controlling an arm, preventing Castellano from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Castellano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dayley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dayley and Castellano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dayley wants to control but Castellano postures up.#SUB#
Castellano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dayley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Castellano but great work by Dayley.#T3#
Castellano tries to buck Dayley off but Dayley is having none of it.
Castellano sneaks back into half guard.
Dayley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castellano wants to control but Dayley is keeping busy.
Dayley is looking to advance position but Castellano won't allow it.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
Castellano is staying active underneath Dayley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dayley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Dayley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castellano defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castellano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dayley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Castellano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castellano is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dayley controls Castellano momentarily but Castellano frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castellano's guard. #REVB#
Dayley trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Dayley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Castellano has his foot on Dayley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dayley works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dayley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
JD Dayley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castellano throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Dayley counters with a shoot takedown. Castellano fights it but they end up in guard.
Castellano keeping full guard, as Dayley tries to pass.
Dayley wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Dayley tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayley passes Castellano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
JD Dayley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayley is thwarting Castellano's attempts to control the position.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dayley is looking to take a break and control but Castellano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castellano tries to get to full guard but Dayley has control of the leg.
Dayley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dayley looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castellano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dayley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castellano pushing down on Dayley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Castellano moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dayley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Castellano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dayley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Castellano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dayley, who protects the arm well.
Castellano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dayley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Castellano trying to control the position but Dayley is working away. #SUB#
Castellano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dayley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castellano is looking to take a break and control but Dayley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dayley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Castellano tries for a kimura but Dayley is defending well.
Dayley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayley keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Castellano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Castellano's corner calls for a 1-2. Castellano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Castellano misses.
Dayley is looking for the big counter here.
Castellano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Dayley's shoulder, as Dayley tries to avoid the shot.
And Dayley tries to counter it with a takedown but Castellano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dayley moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
Dayley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellano loads up on a big right hand but Dayley slips the punch.
Castellano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayley was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellano.
Dayley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dayley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellano.
Dayley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Castellano misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Dayley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Castellano won't be happy with that.
Castellano gets back to half guard.
Dayley slips a nice elbow through Castellano's hands, connecting with Castellano's forehead.
Castellano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castellano gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Castellano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castellano keeping moving, preventing Dayley from controlling successfully.
Dayley landing with the ground and pound.
Dayley trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dayley postures up in Castellano's guard and throws a big left but Castellano blocks it. #SUB#
Castellano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dayley wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Dayley tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellano is retaining full guard.
Dayley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dayley trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellano is keeping the position for now.
Castellano is controlling Dayley's posture.#SUB#
Castellano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castellano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Dayley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castellano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dayley is in close to Castellano's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Castellano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dayley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dayley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dayley throws a strike but Castellano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dayley can't keep his opponent in guard - Castellano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Castellano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dayley is just riding it out for now. Castellano eventually gives up the hold.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Dayley defending well. #T4##SUB#
Dayley is defending against the submission attempts here by Castellano.
Castellano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayley can do to turn this around?
Castellano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Castellano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellano 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Castellano!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Castellano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walter Disney and Leo Castellano. Disney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Walter Disney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leo Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Disney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter Disney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellano has managed to clinch.
Castellano has picked Disney up - he's going for a ride! Castellano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Disney (0) vs (2) Castellano
Disney is trying to control but can't.
Castellano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Disney sees it coming and defends easily.
Disney trying to control here.
Castellano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Disney defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellano slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castellano is working away from the top position though.
Castellano is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney is not content to let Castellano control the position.
Disney is doing well to control the position and prevent Castellano from advancing to side control.
Castellano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Disney moves into full guard.
Disney keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
Disney has Castellano pulled in close to control his posture.
Castellano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
Disney wants to sweep but no luck.
Disney keeping full guard, as Castellano tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castellano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Disney (2) vs (2) Castellano
Castellano wants to sweep here but Disney controlling him for the moment.
Disney slips nicely into half guard.
Castellano wants to control but Disney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Disney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Disney is looking to advance position but Castellano won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney trying to control the pace.
Castellano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Disney slows the pace down in half guard.
Castellano wants to control but Disney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Disney is trying to control the action in half guard but Castellano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castellano wants to improve his position but Disney is controlling well.
Castellano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Disney is working away from the top position though.
Castellano is looking to improve his position.
Castellano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Castellano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Disney pulls his head out easily.
Disney wants to take a breather but Castellano is having none of it.
Disney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Disney is keen to just control but Castellano is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Disney stalling.
Castellano is trying to maintain the position but Disney is very close to passing his half guard.
Disney prevents Castellano from improving his position.
Disney wants to take a breather but Castellano is having none of it.
Castellano is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Disney continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Castellano wants to get back to full guard.
Disney passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Castellano! Score +3 for passing guard: Disney (5) vs (2) Castellano
Castellano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Disney controlling his opponent.
Castellano is squirming around, avoiding Disney's attempts to control the action.
Disney with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Disney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is trying desperately to improve position.
Disney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castellano is looking to get to half guard.
Castellano tries to hold on but Disney postures up.
Disney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Disney.
Castellano can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Disney looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castellano can't escape the position.
Disney wants to control the pace but Castellano is squirming around nicely.
Castellano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castellano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Disney passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Castellano! Score +3 for passing guard: Disney (8) vs (2) Castellano
Castellano is looking to improve his position but Disney isn't that keen on the idea.
Disney looking to control but Castellano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castellano is looking to get to half guard.
Disney tries to control but Castellano wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Castellano is trying desperately to improve position.
Disney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Disney'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.
Disney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castellano is squirming around, avoiding Disney's attempts to control the action.
Disney controlling from mount.
Castellano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Disney tries to control but Castellano wriggling away.
Castellano tries to reverse the position but Disney maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Disney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castellano is looking to escape.
Disney is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Castellano is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Disney (11) vs (2) Castellano
Disney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Disney tries to keep control of the position but Castellano is staying busy.
Castellano just trying to survive but Disney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Castellano rolls, trying to escape but Disney keeps control of the position.
Disney struggling to keep hold of the position.
Castellano tries to roll but Disney sticks to his back.
Castellano keeps trying to improve his position.
Castellano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Disney off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Disney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Castellano doesn't escape.
Castellano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Disney controls the action.
Castellano can't escape the position.
Castellano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Castellano wants to escape the position.
Disney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Castellano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Disney has good solid back control here.
Castellano tries to escape but Disney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Disney really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Castellano.
Disney keeps control of the position as Castellano tries to break free.
Disney trying to control momentarily.
Castellano can't escape the position.
Disney biding his time, looking for the opening.
Castellano rolls, trying to escape but Disney keeps control of the position.
Disney has good solid back control here.
Castellano just trying to survive but Disney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Disney is looking to control Castellano but Castellano is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Castellano wants to escape the position.
Disney has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Castellano's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Disney is riding his opponent, not letting Castellano buck him off.
Disney has the hooks in. Castellano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Disney 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Disney.
And that's the end of the fight!
Disney takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Walter Disney thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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