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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svango Metaphisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm
25
153 lbs
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184 cm
25
160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beto Castillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Svango Metaphisto! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Metaphisto tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Metaphisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Metaphisto rushes Castillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Metaphisto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Castillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Metaphisto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Metaphisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castillo, pushing him back against the cage. Castillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metaphisto after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beto Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Metaphisto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castillo. Metaphisto lands a body punch. Castillo is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Metaphisto. Metaphisto working Castillo over with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Metaphisto - that landed with a thud.
Metaphisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castillo's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Metaphisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metaphisto. Metaphisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metaphisto crunches a lovely knee into Castillo's ribcage. Metaphisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Metaphisto manages to break the clinch.
Svango Metaphisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Metaphisto darts in and clinches Castillo up against the cage. Metaphisto presses Castillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Metaphisto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Metaphisto lands an uppercut. Metaphisto lands a body shot. Metaphisto lands a left hand.
Metaphisto scores with a hook to the body. Metaphisto pushes Castillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Metaphisto just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather. Metaphisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metaphisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillo letting Metaphisto take a breather here. A knee to the head by Metaphisto.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaphisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands with a light punch inside. Metaphisto lands a right hand. Metaphisto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metaphisto digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected. A hook to the body from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Metaphisto is working Castillo over against the cage. Metaphisto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Metaphisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castillos head. A right handed body shot lands from Metaphisto.
A body shot lands from Metaphisto.
A right handed body shot lands from Metaphisto.
A short left from Metaphisto. Metaphisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. A hook to the body from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not. Castillo takes a shot to the head. Metaphisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Metaphisto does it's job there. A good leg kick by Metaphisto. Metaphisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Metaphisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Castillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castillo is rocked! Metaphisto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from Metaphisto. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto digs a right hand into Castillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castillo's gas tank. Metaphisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The referee calls for Metaphisto to work.
Metaphisto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metaphisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castillo's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Metaphisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Metaphisto presses Castillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Metaphisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Metaphisto scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metaphisto manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillo is looking for a takedown. A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Metaphisto gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Metaphisto.
Castillo letting Metaphisto take a breather here. Metaphisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Metaphisto lands a nice uppercut. Metaphisto working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Metaphisto works on Castillo's body with a couple of short punches. Metaphisto lands a body shot. Metaphisto working Castillo over with knees to the body. Metaphisto stops a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Metaphisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svango Metaphisto dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metaphisto. That one must have hurt. Castillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Castillo blocks a head kick by Metaphisto.
Metaphisto delivers a nice body kick. Metaphisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice jab there from Metaphisto. Metaphisto scores with a push kick. Metaphisto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Metaphisto clinches with his opponent.
Castillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Metaphisto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castillo's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Metaphisto digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Metaphisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The referee is keeping an eye on Metaphisto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Metaphisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Metaphisto lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metaphisto lands a knee to the body.
Metaphisto stalling against the cage.
A short right from Metaphisto. Metaphisto controlling the action here for a moment.
Svango Metaphisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Metaphisto lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Metaphisto - that landed with a thud.
Metaphisto working Castillo over with knees to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto lands a body punch. Metaphisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castillo is trying to drag Metaphisto to the mat but Metaphisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beto Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Metaphisto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nice body punch from Metaphisto - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Metaphisto lands with a left to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaphisto. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metaphisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Metaphisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A knee to the head by Metaphisto.
Metaphisto cracks Castillo with a nice body shot. Metaphisto lands with a short shot to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castillo. Metaphisto lands a body punch in the clinch. Metaphisto lands a shot to the body. Metaphisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Metaphisto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castillo. Metaphisto with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Metaphisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaphisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Metaphisto lands with a left to the head. Metaphisto lands a nice uppercut. Metaphisto lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Castillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metaphisto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Metaphisto landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Castillo is trying to drag Metaphisto to the mat but Metaphisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Metaphisto with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A hook to the body from Metaphisto.
Nice body punch from Metaphisto. Metaphisto connects with a knee to the head.
Castillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaphisto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Metaphisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metaphisto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metaphisto can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Castillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metaphisto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Metaphisto digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Castillo wants a takedown.
Metaphisto scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head. A body shot lands from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Metaphisto pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Metaphisto. Metaphisto is looking to control Castillo's arms but Castillo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metaphisto has his back to the cage. Castillo wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svango Metaphisto 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!
Metaphisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Metaphisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castillo on the side of the head. Metaphisto goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Metaphisto throws a quick inside leg kick. Castillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Metaphisto defends well and Castillo ends up having to push Metaphisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Castillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Metaphisto stalks Castillo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castillo's face. Castillo staggers backwards, shaken. Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metaphisto, right into the meat.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Metaphisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Beto Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Metaphisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Metaphisto scores with a push kick. Castillo seems to have got his legs back now. Metaphisto cracks Castillo with an open hand slap. Svango Metaphisto seems to be getting the better of the standup. Metaphisto has managed to clinch.
Metaphisto lands a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Metaphisto is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Metaphisto lands a left hand.
Metaphisto cracks Castillo with a nice body shot. Metaphisto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Metaphisto.
Metaphisto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castillo being controlled against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaphisto. Castillo takes a knee to the side of the body. Metaphisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beto Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Metaphisto landing knees to the body.
Metaphisto presses Castillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Metaphisto lands a knee to the head.
Metaphisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Castillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metaphisto after a bit of a struggle. Metaphisto lands a nice uppercut. Metaphisto lands with a right to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Metaphisto.
Metaphisto tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Metaphisto back against the cage. Castillo is working for takedown but Metaphisto is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Metaphisto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Metaphisto gets underhooks to prevent Castillo's takedown attempt.
Metaphisto cracks Castillo with a nice body shot. Metaphisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Metaphisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Castillo. Castillo gets slowly back to his feet. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Castillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metaphisto - the referee stops the clock and Castillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metaphisto. Castillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Metaphisto leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Castillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Metaphisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castillo. Metaphisto scores with a nice body kick.
Metaphisto misses with an uppercut. Castillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Castillo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Metaphisto tries to strike from the bottom.
Castillo preventing the sweep. Castillo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Castillo is pushing down on Metaphisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metaphisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Castillo has managed to sneak the leg through. Metaphisto wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castillo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Metaphisto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Beto Castillo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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