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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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281 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in for a double leg but BangBang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BangBang's waist but BangBang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
Castro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, BangBang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by BangBang, who protects the arm well.
BangBang stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BangBang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
BangBang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but BangBang keeps working.
BangBang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Castro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro decides to stand up, so the ref orders BangBang to his feet.
BangBang looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
BangBang swinging wildly here.
BangBang throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but BangBang pushes him off.
Castro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castro lands in his opponent's guard.
BangBang wants to stand but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro gets to his feet - BangBang follows without any prompting.
BangBang swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
BangBang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from BangBang.
BangBang connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangBang with a hook.
BangBang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from BangBang.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from BangBang.
BangBang throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
BangBang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Redof Castro has been cut.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro dodges the punch combination from BangBang.
Standup BangBang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangBang fails to land with a series of punches.
BangBang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BangBang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
BangBang tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BangBang's waist but BangBang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
BangBang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from BangBang lands.
BangBang tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangBang but BangBang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BangBang.
A decent looking cross lands there for BangBang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. BangBang catches Castro right on the button with a cross.
BangBang throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
BangBang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BangBang throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Castro wants to land a leg kick but BangBang is out of range.
Castro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BangBang is looking for a sweep.
BangBang is working hard here to advance position.
BangBang holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang is looking for a sweep.
BangBang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castro on the ground.
Castro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by BangBang, who protects the arm well.
BangBang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
BangBang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BangBang is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Castro avoids the attempt from BangBang to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BangBang tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Standup BangBang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Redof Castro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BangBang misses with the combination.
BangBang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castro defending well as BangBang loads up on a big left hand.
BangBang gets caught flat footed, as Castro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castro passes BangBang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro trying to mount his opponent but BangBang defends it.
Castro wants to take a breather but BangBang is having none of it.
Castro seems to be working for a kimura but BangBang defends the submission attempt.
BangBang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BangBang tries to get out of the position.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BangBang won't allow Castro to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BangBang tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense.
Castro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BangBang avoids it really well and circles away.
Standup BangBang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangBang lands a jab to Castro's midsection.
BangBang swinging wildly here.
BangBang cracks Castro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
BangBang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by BangBang - just one landing.
Castro tries to move into range but BangBang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BangBang scores with a jab.
BangBang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castro momentarily.
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangBang thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang fails to land with a series of punches.
BangBang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
BangBang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
BangBang throws a shot to the body.
BangBang lands an overhand right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting BangBang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
BangBang misses with a two punch combination.
BangBang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangBang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but BangBang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BangBang connects with a nice looking jab.
BangBang looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Standup BangBang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BangBang misses with a straight right.
BangBang misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by BangBang.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BangBang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Standup BangBang is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by BangBang!
Some wild striking there from BangBang.
Castro misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang scores with a jab to the body.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro drives through with a takedown into guard.
BangBang wants to stand up but Castro is controlling him.
BangBang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but BangBang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but BangBang has wrist control.
BangBang 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.
Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castro takes one to the chin there.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and BangBang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
BangBang throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by BangBang as he connects with a hook.
BangBang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from BangBang both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro tries to move into range but BangBang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from BangBang.
BangBang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
BangBang tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BangBang throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Standup BangBang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Redof Castro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
BangBang throws a big shot that misses.
BangBang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BangBang misses with a straight right.
BangBang leaves Castro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BangBang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
BangBang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from BangBang misses.
A left and a right from BangBang both land. Nice combination.
BangBang lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BangBang misses with the combination.
BangBang throws a nice looking combination but Castro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro shoots in looking for a takedown. BangBang tries to sprawl out of it but Castro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BangBang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redof Castro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - BangBang had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
BangBang punishes Castro's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
BangBang throws out a powerful jab.
BangBang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
BangBang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro closes this distance looking for a takedown but BangBang circles away.
BangBang lands with a good body shot.
BangBang misses with a jab, cross combination.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for BangBang.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
BangBang misses with a combination
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castro won't allow BangBang to get back to his feet.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BangBang's guard.
BangBang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castro is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang is trying to stand.
BangBang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BangBang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Redof Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
BangBang is in trouble now - Castro has advanced to mount!
BangBang tries to lock up and control but Castro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castro gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Castro connects with a high kick.
Castro tries to score a power double leg takedown but BangBang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castro somewhat.
BangBang thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - BangBang had a free shot at his head there.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as BangBang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
BangBang throws a series of punches but Castro avoids them all with ease.
Castro fails with the takedown.
BangBang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
BangBang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
BangBang misses with a double jab
and Castro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
BangBang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
Castro moves into full mount! BangBang won't be happy about that!
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BangBang is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BangBang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Castro working BangBang over with strikes here.
Redof Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro wants to finish this one by submission but BangBang is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Castro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that BangBang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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 Standup BangBang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BangBang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Standup BangBang!
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