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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
DeCastro stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Steinheiser looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DeCastro!
Steinheiser lands an elbow.
Steinheiser looks up at the clock and then as DeCastro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steinheiser smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DeCastro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steinheiser connects with a decent elbow.
DeCastro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steinheiser on the ground.
Steinheiser working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like David DeCastro has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinheiser prevents DeCastro from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser working the body and head with strikes.
Steinheiser working the ground and pound.
Steinheiser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steinheiser is putting a hurting on DeCastro here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Steinheiser stands up and beckons DeCastro to his feet.
Steinheiser with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeCastro counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD2#
Steinheiser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeCastro is trying to defend but Steinheiser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeCastro tries to kick Steinheiser off but Steinheiser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeCastro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeCastro tries to get out of the position.
Steinheiser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steinheiser lands strikes from half guard.
Steinheiser lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Steinheiser working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeCastro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steinheiser scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#
David DeCastro's cut is getting worse.
Steinheiser is nestled in close to DeCastro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
DeCastro is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, David DeCastro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David DeCastro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lynn Steinheiser!
A very excited looking Lynn Steinheiser made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Miller misses with an uppercut
and DeCastro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but DeCastro checks it.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that DeCastro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeCastro counters with a straight right hand.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with DeCastro, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes DeCastro against the cage but DeCastro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like David DeCastro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Miller.
DeCastro unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Miller is looking to clinch but DeCastro is avoiding it.
Miller tries to clinch there but DeCastro circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but DeCastro moves out of range.
DeCastro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeCastro to the mat! DeCastro manages to get full guard. #ES2#
DeCastro wriggles free and stands up.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCastro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
DeCastro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller misses with a combination
and DeCastro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on DeCastro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCastro! But no joy.#T3#
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCastro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and DeCastro scores with a counter punch that sends Miller to the canvas! DeCastro smells blood - he's punishing Miller with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Miller has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Whittaker wants to clinch but DeCastro slips to the side
and Whittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown but DeCastro shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCastro misses.
Whittaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCastro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeCastro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeCastro throws out a counter right but Whittaker avoids it with no problem.
DeCastro swats away the attempt to clinch by Whittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Whittaker clinches.
DeCastro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCastro is trying to push Whittaker away but Whittaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCastro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DeCastro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeCastro prevents a body shot from Whittaker.
DeCastro wants to get back to striking at distance but Whittaker won't allow it.
Whittaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
DeCastro manages to break the clinch.
DeCastro circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeCastro counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Whittaker is rocked!
Whittaker tries for a takedown but DeCastro circles away easily
and DeCastro counters with a big left hand that crumples Whittaker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Bang vs DeSilva
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Matusov fails with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice uppercut.
Matusov shoots for a takedown but DeCastro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
DeCastro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matusov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DeCastro did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but DeCastro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matusov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCastro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matusov.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCastro can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Matusov is keen to just control but DeCastro is a slippery customer.
DeCastro pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeCastro sees it coming and defends easily.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but DeCastro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeCastro!
Matusov trying to control but DeCastro is having none of it. #SUB#
Matusov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeCastro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matusov wants to control but DeCastro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matusov controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but DeCastro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matusov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DeCastro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Matusov has hold of DeCastro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeCastro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matusov wants to take DeCastro's back here but DeCastro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Matusov working for a submission but DeCastro is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeCastro is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeCastro is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action.
Matusov won't let DeCastro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Matusov is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
DeCastro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matusov. #T3##SUB#
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeCastro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeCastro shrugs it off.
Matusov tries to control but DeCastro wriggling away. #SUB#
Matusov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Matusov has isolated one of DeCastro's arms. DeCastro looking to fight him off but Matusov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diek.
Diek's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeCastro under the eye.
A lazy left from Diek finds it's target.
A big left from Diek misses.
DeCastro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeCastro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diek misses with a left hand
and Diek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diek throws a jab when DeCastro was well out of range.
DeCastro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diek with a body shot.
DeCastro slips a straight right by Diek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCastro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCastro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diek.
Diek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
DeCastro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diek.
DeCastro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeCastro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diek loads up on a big right hand but DeCastro slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from DeCastro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Diek misses the target.
DeCastro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diek with a body shot.
DeCastro blocks a jab.
Angelo Diek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCastro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diek.
DeCastro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diek with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diek misses the target.
DeCastro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeCastro moves out of range of the strikes.
DeCastro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diek throws a big shot that misses.
DeCastro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Diek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Diek misses with a right hand
and DeCastro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeCastro slips a straight right by Diek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCastro! But no joy.
Diek misses with a looping right.
DeCastro throws out a counter right but Diek avoids it with no problem.
Diek dips to his left and cracks DeCastro with an uppercut!
Diek looks to land a right hand but DeCastro moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCastro misses.
Diek clobbers DeCastro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diek just misses with a punch to the body.
DeCastro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Diek throws a shot to the body.
Diek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diek connects with a nice looking jab.
DeCastro ducks under a wild hook from Diek.
It seemed like DeCastro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diek misses with a lunging right hand
enabling DeCastro to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Diek is rocked!#T3#
Diek misses with a looping right.
DeCastro moves out of range of the strikes.
DeCastro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Diek misses the target.
Diek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diek throws out a loose jab but DeCastro uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeCastro ducks under a wild hook from Diek.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCastro misses.
Diek throws the left hand but DeCastro avoids the punch easily.
DeCastro unleashes a big counter combination but Diek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeCastro staying out of range there.
A nice side step and DeCastro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeCastro slips a straight right by Diek.
Diek misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and DeCastro counters with a nice right hand that sends Diek toppling to the canvas! Diek scrambles and gets back to his feet - can DeCastro finish him?!
Oh Diek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diek misses the body punch
and DeCastro counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David DeCastro!
An out of breath David DeCastro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bear brawls by the Beach
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
DeCastro circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeCastro counters with a stiff right hand.
Splinter throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCastro counters with a stiff right hand.
Splinter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeCastro but DeCastro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Splinter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1##ES#
DeCastro pushes Splinter off and gets back to his feet.
Splinter shoots and misses
letting DeCastro counter with a right hand.
Splinter throws a poor cross that misses
and DeCastro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Splinter with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeCastro counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Master Splinter has been cut.
David DeCastro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Splinter.
Splinter throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCastro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Splinter misses with a takedown attempt
and DeCastro counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Splinter is rocked!
Splinter throws a poor cross that misses
and DeCastro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Splinter shoots and misses
and DeCastro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Splinter is still on wobbly legs! Can DeCastro finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Splinter has his takedown stuffed
and DeCastro counters with a left right combination that sends Splinter crashing to the mat - DeCastro wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Splinter out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David DeCastro!
A victorious David DeCastro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Bravery on the Beach
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Butabi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Butabi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Butabi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Butabi pulls DeCastro in close to prevent any damage.
DeCastro wants to stand but Butabi is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCastro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butabi on the ground.
Butabi pulls DeCastro in close to prevent any damage.
DeCastro wanted to stand there but Butabi had control of the position. #SUB2#
Butabi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but DeCastro frees his head nicely. Oh but Butabi has switched to an armbar! DeCastro is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi is the new welterweight champion!
Steve Butabi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Emilioooooooooo'.
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Event:
Beasts on the Beach
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Splinter shoots and misses
and DeCastro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Splinter wants to clinch
and DeCastro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeCastro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Splinter clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro tries to break the clinch but Splinter is controlling the position.
Splinter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeCastro's efforts to push away.#BC#
DeCastro manages to break the clinch.
Splinter wants to clinch but DeCastro slips to the side
and DeCastro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Splinter fails with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Splinter shoots in but no luck this time.
As Splinter looks to move away, DeCastro throws a big counter combo but Splinter just gets out of the way.
David DeCastro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Splinter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Splinter.
Splinter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeCastro tries to avoid it but Splinter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeCastro to the ground. DeCastro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Splinter looks to move away, DeCastro throws a big counter combo but Splinter just gets out of the way.
Splinter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Splinter has his takedown stuffed
and DeCastro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Splinter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice body shot.
Master Splinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Splinter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Splinter tries for a takedown but DeCastro circles away easily
and DeCastro counters with a straight right hand.
Splinter darts in trying to clinch
and DeCastro counters with a left right combination that sends Splinter crashing to the mat - DeCastro wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Splinter out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, David DeCastro, 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:
Beauty and the Beach
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Manu misses with a lunging right hand
letting DeCastro counter with a right hand.
Manu throws a lazy uppercut
and DeCastro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeCastro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeCastro throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
DeCastro tries to break the clinch but Manu is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on DeCastro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manu drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeCastro pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manu is looking to clinch but DeCastro is avoiding it.
It seemed like DeCastro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Manu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeCastro sprawls well initially but Manu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Manu working DeCastro over with strikes.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
Manu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
DeCastro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeCastro tries to circle away but Manu has him pinned against the cage.
Manu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeCastro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeCastro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Manu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCastro can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeCastro is trying to stand up here but Manu is controlling him well.
Manu working DeCastro over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manu in particular looking to stall.
DeCastro tries to kick Manu off but Manu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
Manu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manu stops DeCastro from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Manu is controlling the pace.
Manu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manu lands strikes from half guard.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Well, if Manu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manu is nestled in close to DeCastro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Manu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manu lands a couple of good shots and DeCastro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Manu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for DeCastro to escape the position.
Will Manu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeCastro covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can DeCastro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DeCastro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manu's arms.
Manu is looking to control DeCastro but DeCastro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
DeCastro is trying to get back to his feet but Manu has full control of the position and if anything, DeCastro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Manu is landing with strikes. DeCastro can't take much more of this.
DeCastro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manu is punishing DeCastro with some ground and pound.
What can DeCastro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeCastro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Manu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Manu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Manu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Manu tries to clinch up
and DeCastro counters with a left and a right that stings Manu.
Manu looks for a takedown but DeCastro sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Manu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
DeCastro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from DeCastro misses.
Manu attempts a counter takedown but DeCastro avoids it well and moves away.
DeCastro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeCastro lands with an overhand left.
Manu wants to clinch but DeCastro slips to the side
letting DeCastro counter with a right hand. #CL#
Manu rushes DeCastro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeCastro is pressed up against the cage. Manu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeCastro down to the mat. DeCastro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeCastro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeCastro throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Manu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeCastro's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manu lands a nice short elbow.
Manu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeCastro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manu prevents DeCastro from standing back up.
#T1#
Manu tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeCastro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu wants to pass the guard but DeCastro is defending well.
DeCastro pushes Manu off looking to stand but Manu dives back in and keeps control.
Manu not doing much here.
Manu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manu sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Manu stops DeCastro from getting back to his feet.
Manu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCastro can do to turn this around?
Manu is taking a breather. DeCastro 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.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu winds up and cracks DeCastro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeCastro is trying to stand back up but Manu is controlling him
Manu is looking to take a break and control but DeCastro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeCastro!
DeCastro trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Manu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DeCastro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manu prevents DeCastro from escaping the position.#T3#
DeCastro is being controlled here.
Manu scoring with punches from side control.
Manu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down DeCastro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Manu working the ground and pound.
DeCastro wants to get back to his feet.
Manu is staying tight to DeCastro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manu trying to control the position but DeCastro is working away.
DeCastro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manu happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Manu landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here as Manu stalls from top position.
Manu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manu prevents DeCastro from escaping the position.
Manu works to advance to full mount. DeCastro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manu lands a nice shot to the head.
DeCastro is trying to stand up.
Manu working the ground and pound effectively.
Manu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipi Manu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
DeCastro stuffs the takedown.
DeCastro lands with a right hand.
DeCastro slips under a jab from Manu.
DeCastro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeCastro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manu shoots for a double leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls well. He's pushed Manu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and DeCastro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeCastro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeCastro moves out of range of the strikes.
DeCastro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipi Manu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeCastro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro misses with a wild combination.
Manu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DeCastro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manu circles away quickly and effectively.
Manu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manu fails with the takedown.#T1#
DeCastro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from DeCastro does no damage.
Pipi Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Manu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David DeCastro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - DeCastro circles away.
DeCastro scores with a one two! Manu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A jab from DeCastro finds it's way through Manu's defenses.
David DeCastro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCastro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeCastro tries to avoid it but Manu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeCastro to the ground. DeCastro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCastro sizes up Manu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Manu is rocked!
DeCastro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Manu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeCastro connects with a stiff jab that staggers Manu - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath David DeCastro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bud on the Beach
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCastro throws a jab when Gerou was well out of range.
Gerou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeCastro slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeCastro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gerou connects with a body shot.
Gerou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeCastro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David DeCastro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagu Gerou.
Gerou slips under a jab.
DeCastro misses with a hook. Gerou ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerou lands a lovely overhand right.
Gerou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeCastro sprawls well. DeCastro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gerou gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by DeCastro.
#T1#
Gerou lunges at DeCastro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeCastro's hand.
Gerou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gerou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Gerou is rocked!
David DeCastro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerou is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeCastro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gerou shoots and misses
and DeCastro scores with a counter punch that sends Gerou to the canvas! DeCastro smells blood - he's punishing Gerou with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gerou has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro made sure to mention his sponsor, JD's Island Shack in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Brawl on the Beach
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from DeCastro. No joy for Jena on that attempt.
Jena shoots for a takedown but DeCastro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jena scores with a push kick.
Jena walks into a left hand.
DeCastro leaves Jena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David DeCastro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohn Jena.
Jena shoots in but DeCastro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jena fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeCastro scores with the left hand. Jena knows he should have avoided that one.
Jena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeCastro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jena doesn't manage to clinch there - DeCastro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jena looks winded!
Jena takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Jena is rocked!
DeCastro drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jena's head, knocking him out cold! DeCastro is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro made sure to mention his sponsor, JD's Island Shack in his post fight interview.
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