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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habib Al Tawil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Habib Al Tawil! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castagnino swings for the body but Al Tawil moves out of range.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Al Tawil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Al Tawil throws a half hearted mid kick. Castagnino throws a body punch but Al Tawil moves out of range. Al Tawil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Tawil moves forwards but Castagnino connects with a nice, crisp jab. A head kick misses from Al Tawil. Castagnino swings for the body but Al Tawil moves out of range.
Castagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Castagnino lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castagnino lands with a nice body punch. Castagnino lands a nice hook to Al Tawil's body. Al Tawil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Castagnino cracks a nice hook into Al Tawil's ribs. Al Tawil looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Castagnino throws out a powerful jab. Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks. Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow. Castagnino misses with a wild body shot. Al Tawil has closed the distance and engaged Castagnino in a clinch.
Al Tawil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Castagnino has had enough of the clinch but Al Tawil keeps him there for the moment. Castagnino tries to break free but Al Tawil pushes him back against the cage. Al Tawil lands an elbow inside. Castagnino misses with a punch to the body.
Al Tawil lands an elbow just above Castagnino 's eye. Castagnino wants to break free but Al Tawil has control.
Castagnino can't break the clinch.
Castagnino misses with a body punch.
Al Tawil lands an elbow inside that Castagnino shrugs off. Al Tawil prevents Castagnino from breaking the clinch. Al Tawil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Castagnino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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! Castagnino takes a swing at Al Tawil's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castagnino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Castagnino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castagnino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Tawil was well out of range. Poor timing from Castagnino. Al Tawil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castagnino checks it well. Castagnino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Tawil.
Castagnino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Castagnino lands with an overhand left. Al Tawil clinches up with Castagnino and pushes him back against the cage. Castagnino takes an elbow to the temple. Al Tawil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Castagnino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back. Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Tawil scores with a head kick.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Castagnino scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Tawil should have avoided that one. Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses. Al Tawil tries to land a front kick but Castagnino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back. Al Tawil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body. Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Castagnino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Tawil momentarily.
Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Al Tawil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Al Tawil misses with a head kick.
Castagnino misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Al Tawil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Al Tawil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castagnino lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Tawil off the cage and back into range. Castagnino just misses with a punch to the body.
Castagnino blocks the body kick.
Al Tawil throws a sloppy head kick and Castagnino moves out of range easily. Al Tawil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Al Tawil takes one to the side of the head.
Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Al Tawil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Tawil doesn't seem bothered though. Castagnino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Tawil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Castagnino dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body. Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Tawil looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Donk. Castagnino catches Al Tawil right on the button with a cross. Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses. Castagnino blocks a head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body. Al Tawil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Tawil throws a head kick that misses. Castagnino cracks Al Tawil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Castagnino connects with a body shot that sends Al Tawil's belly button to the back. Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection. Castagnino scores with a punch to the head. Al Tawil is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body. Al Tawil walks into a jab. Al Tawil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Castagnino connects with a body shot. Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Castagnino lunges at Al Tawil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Tawil's hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Al Tawil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Castagnino lands with a straight right. Al Tawil didn't see that one coming. Al Tawil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castagnino finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Tawil's head. Castagnino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow. A jab from Castagnino finds it's way through Al Tawil's defenses. Castagnino scores with a decent looking hook. Al Tawil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Castagnino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castagnino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Tawil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Castagnino jabs at Al Tawil's body. Castagnino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Tawil under the eye. Castagnino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Tawil is rocked! Castagnino connects with a body shot. Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Castagnino is looking to wear down Al Tawil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Al Tawil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Castagnino works Al Tawil's body with a nice hook. Castagnino sizes up Al Tawil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Tawil moves forwards but Castagnino connects with a nice, crisp jab. Castagnino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Tawil can do to turn this around? Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A shot to the liver by Castagnino. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Tawil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Castagnino lands with a good body shot. Castagnino throws out a powerful jab. Castagnino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Tawil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Castagnino connects with a body shot. Castagnino digs a good hook to Al Tawil's body.
Nice body punch from Castagnino. Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Castagnino stuns Al Tawil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Al Tawil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Castagnino punishes Al Tawil's body with a nice straight punch. Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection. Castagnino jabs Al Tawil to the body, keeping him at a distance. Castagnino scores with a body shot.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Al Tawil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Castagnino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Al Tawil walks into a straight right hand from Castagnino. Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Tawil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Al Tawil takes a shot right to the bread basket. Castagnino lands with a hook. Al Tawil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Castagnino lands a really nice looking cross but Al Tawil seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Castagnino dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Al Tawil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Castagnino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Tawil's head backwards. Castagnino with a body punch. A glancing blow. Castagnino lunges at Al Tawil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Tawil's hand. Al Tawil lands with a kick to the temple. Castagnino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Al Tawil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body. Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino lands a nice shot that snaps Al Tawil's head back.
Al Tawil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castagnino connects with a body shot. Al Tawil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Al Tawil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Al Tawil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Castagnino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Al Tawil takes a body punch but keeps moving. Al Tawil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Castagnino lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnino lands a body shot.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Tawil should have avoided that one. Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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! Castagnino lands a jab to the nose. Al Tawil is still on wobbly legs! Can Castagnino finish him? Castagnino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Tawil seems to have recovered his senses. Castagnino thuds his right hand into Al Tawil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Al Tawil throws a sloppy head kick and Castagnino moves out of range easily. Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Habib Al Tawil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Juan Pablo Castagnino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Al Tawil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Al Tawil walks into a jab. Al Tawil misses with a head kick.
Castagnino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Castagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Tawil is looking to land body kicks. Al Tawil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection. Al Tawil throws the kick towards the body but Castagnino avoids it. Al Tawil looks for the body kick but Castagnino saw that one coming. Al Tawil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Some bone on bone action there as Castagnino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Tawil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Tawil takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A shot to the liver by Castagnino. Beautiful body shot. Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Al Tawil throws a head kick but Castagnino moves out of range.
Good shot there by Castagnino. A lazy left from Castagnino finds it's target. Al Tawil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castagnino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Castagnino lands a slapping body shot.
Castagnino lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Tawil off the cage and back into range. Al Tawil tries a head kick but it misses.
Castagnino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Castagnino cracks a nice hook into Al Tawil's ribs. Al Tawil takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castagnino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Castagnino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Al Tawil misses with a body kick. Castagnino lands a right hook to the body.
Castagnino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Castagnino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Tawil at a distance.
Castagnino avoids the head kick by Al Tawil.
Castagnino connects with a jab. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Castagnino lands a jab to Al Tawil's midsection. Al Tawil throws a push kick but Castagnino slaps the foot to one side. Castagnino connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Pablo Castagnino showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castagnino, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Castagnino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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