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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro takes a swing at Ion's ribcage but misses.
And Ion tries to counter it with a takedown but Castro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Castro moves to clinch but Ion breaks away #TD2#
and Ion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ion stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Harvey Castro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ion with a nice head shot there.
Ion postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow. #ROC2#
Castro is rocked!#CUT2#
Harvey Castro's cut is getting worse.
Ion gets to his feet and stands over Castro, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Castro felt that one! Ion unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Castro from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Ion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Tequesas throws a wild body kick that Castro sees coming a mile off.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tequesas throws a combination that misses
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin Tequesas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro avoids the head kick by Tequesas.
#TD2#
Tequesas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tequesas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tequesas prevents Castro from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequesas prevents Castro from improving his position.
Tequesas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Castro. #T1#
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tequesas closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Tequesas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harvey Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro avoids the head kick by Tequesas.
Tequesas throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range. #CL2#
Tequesas moves into range and clinches up with Castro.#T2#
Castro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tequesas to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tequesas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tequesas throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Tequesas stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Tequesas gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Castro sneaks out the side door and pushes Tequesas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Tequesas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tequesas showed some decent athleticism there.
Castro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tequesas manages to move to mount!
Castro tries to hold on but Tequesas postures up.#T3#
Castro working to try and regain half guard.
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Tequesas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Castro throws a jab when Tequesas was well out of range.
Castro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tequesas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tequesas throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Tequesas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Tequesas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Tequesas is very close to passing his half guard.
Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castro.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tequesas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tequesas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tequesas throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Tequesas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Tequesas.
Tequesas misses with a two punch combination.
Austin Tequesas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tequesas slips under a jab.
Tequesas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tequesas sprawls and moves away.
Castro is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequesas throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Tequesas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big right from Castro misses.
Tequesas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tequesas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Tequesas lands a head kick. Castro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Tequesas.
Tequesas is breathing heavily.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Tequesas ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Tequesas misses with a wild combination.
Tequesas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tequesas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Nice defenses there by Tequesas.
Tequesas misses with a double jab.
Tequesas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Castro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Castro is looking to clinch but Tequesas is avoiding it.
Tequesas tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tequesas won't be happy with that. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Castro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tequesas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Castro but great work by Tequesas.
Castro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tequesas's best efforts.
Castro gets full guard.
Castro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tequesas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tequesas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tequesas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castro is in close to Tequesas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Castro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tequesas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequesas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro chips away with some ground and pound.
Castro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tequesas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro is looking to counter the offense by Tequesas and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Tequesas misses
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tequesas clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Tequesas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tequesas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Tequesas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tequesas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tequesas tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Castro successfully pulls guard.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tequesas's guard. #REVR#
Tequesas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Tequesas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro works over Tequesas with some ground and pound from guard.
Castro stays in close to Tequesas's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Castro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tequesas dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Tequesas stands up from Castro's guard - Tequesas perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Tequesas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tequesas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tequesas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tequesas's back!
Castro has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB#
Tequesas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Castro gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tequesas's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequesas tries to roll but Castro sticks to his back.
Castro controlling from the back.#T3##SUB#
Castro looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Castro looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Castro working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tequesas is doing well to defend. Castro seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tequesas is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Castro!
Austin Tequesas spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some, you lose some, but I lost nothing.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Castro has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Castro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully.
Susa looking to pass the guard.
Susa trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro wants to sweep here but Susa controlling him for the moment.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Susa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castro controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro throws a head kick but Susa moves out of range.
#CL2#
Susa drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Castro tries to pull guard but Susa won't allow it.
Susa trying to control the position but instead, Castro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Susa into the cage.#TD2#
Susa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castro is trying to keep an underhook but Susa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Susa winds up and cracks Castro with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Castro moves into full guard.
#T2#
Castro keeping moving, preventing Susa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Susa has passed into half guard!
Susa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Susa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working. #T3#
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.
Castro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Susa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Susa's back!#SUB#
Castro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Castro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Castro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Susa showing good submission defense here.
Castro is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Castro 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. Castro gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Castro apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Susa gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Susa.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susa is one step ahead there.
Susa throws a strike but Castro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Susa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Castro instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Susa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Susa with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Susa lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Castro forces Susa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Castro jumps guard and drags Susa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
Susa trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Susa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Castro wants to get back to full guard but Susa has passed into side control.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.
Castro stops Susa from passing to mount.
Harvey Castro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susa landing strikes.
Castro seems a little lost for a moment, as Susa dominates the positioning.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Castro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Susa is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Susa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Susa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Castro counters with a single leg into guard. Susa didn't expect that.
Castro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Castro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Susa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Susa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Susa! #REVB##T4#
Castro regains half guard, as Susa was trying to land strikes.
Susa trying to control from Castro's half guard. Castro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Susa trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Castro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Susa stacks Castro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Susa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harvey Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Susa scores with a takedown into Castro's guard.#ES#
Castro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Susa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Castro fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Castro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Susa uses from the top position.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Castro is working an open guard so Susa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Susa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castro is staying active underneath Susa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Susa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Castro is not content to let Susa control the position.#SUB#
Castro with the active half guard here but Susa passes nicely into side control.
The referee asks Susa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Susa prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Susa trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro holds on to Susa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Susa throws a strike aimed at the side of Castro's head but Castro avoids it well.#T3#
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Susa with the ground and pound but Castro regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Susa trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away.
Castro gets full guard.#SUB#
Susa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Susa wants to get up but he can't break Castro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Susa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Susa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Susa trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro gets back to half guard.
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 Harvey Castro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Castro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Boekentoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Boekentoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro wants to improve his position but Boekentoe is controlling well.
#SU2#
Boekentoe decides to stand and escape the position.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boekentoe wants to counter with a clinch but Castro pushes him away.#TD2#
Boekentoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boekentoe stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boekentoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Boekentoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boekentoe trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boekentoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boekentoe's head.#T2#
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boekentoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Castro trying to control but Boekentoe postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boekentoe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Boekentoe seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Castro gets full guard.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Boekentoe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Boekentoe is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Boekentoe wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boekentoe looks winded!
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Castro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boekentoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boekentoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boekentoe won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Boekentoe preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yari Boekentoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Boekentoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
Boekentoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro is pulling down on Boekentoe's head to control his posture.
Boekentoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yari Boekentoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro wants to stand up but Boekentoe is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boekentoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard. #T1#
Castro striking from his own guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boekentoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boekentoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Castro scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boekentoe manages to mount him!
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Boekentoe slips a nice elbow through Castro's hands, connecting with Castro's forehead.
Boekentoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castro.#SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boekentoe has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Boekentoe.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Boekentoe is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Boekentoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro tries to roll over but Boekentoe keeps him under control.
Boekentoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boekentoe lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Boekentoe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Castro to get to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Castro gets caught napping as Boekentoe dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.
Boekentoe stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Boekentoe stands and steps away. Castro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Boekentoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boekentoe showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yari Boekentoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boekentoe looking to score a takedown here. Castro is defending well but Boekentoe drives through and ends up in Castro's guard.
Castro 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.#SUB#
Castro looking for subs off his back but Boekentoe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boekentoe working Castro over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boekentoe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castro wants to improve his position but Boekentoe is controlling well.
#T1#
Castro trying to hold on to Boekentoe's head to control him but Boekentoe postures up.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boekentoe is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boekentoe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Castro is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Boekentoe working for a guillotine from mount but Castro is in no mood to give up.
Boekentoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castro is looking to escape.
Boekentoe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boekentoe trying to control but Castro is having none of it. #T3#
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castro tries to kick Boekentoe off but Boekentoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Boekentoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boekentoe scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Boekentoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boekentoe.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boekentoe on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro wants to control but Boekentoe is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yari Boekentoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boekentoe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yari Boekentoe!
A very excited looking Yari Boekentoe 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Basten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Basten looks to land a combination. Castro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Harvey Castro has been cut.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro tries to pull guard but Van Basten won't allow it.
#BC2#
Van Basten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Basten fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Van Basten lands a left and a right that sends Castro crashing to the canvas! Van Basten dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
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!
Van Basten trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Van Basten is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Castro is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Van Basten just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Castro has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Van Basten!
A very excited looking Richard Van Basten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Edison looking to score a takedown here. Castro is defending well but Edison drives through and ends up in Castro's guard.
Castro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro wants to sweep here but Edison controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Castro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Castro gets control of Edison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edison is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Edison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Edison gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.#ES#
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edison is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Edison has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Castro regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Edison stands up from Castro's guard - Edison perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Edison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castro!#SU2#
Edison decides to stand back up. Edison steps back and let's Castro get back to his feet.#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edison tries to stand and escape but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Castro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##SU2#
Edison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Edison dives in and scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
Edison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Castro scrambles and gets back 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!#TD2#
Edison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Edison gets to his feet - Castro follows without any prompting.
Edison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Edison.
Edison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Edison. #TD2#
Castro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Edison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castro is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Edison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
Castro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edison wants to stand up but Castro is controlling him.
Castro stays in close to Edison's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Castro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harvey Castro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Edison gets a double leg takedown into Castro's guard.
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Edison is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Castro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Edison is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Castro pulls guard. #SUB#
Edison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edison has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Edison stands up and waves to Castro to follow him.
Thomas Edison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Edison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edison on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Harvey Castro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Castro gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Castro looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
#SU2#
Edison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
Castro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castro throws a hook but Edison avoids it easily.#TD2#
Castro gets caught flat footed, as Edison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Castro kicks Edison off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Edison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Edison decides to return to a standing position.
Edison scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Edison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edison tries to stand but Castro is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Edison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Edison back into the cage.#TD#
Castro drags the fight down to the ground.
Edison wanted to stand there but Castro had control of the position.
Castro is trying to control the position but Edison postures up. #SU2#
Edison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get!
A solid leg kick lands there for Edison.
Harvey Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edison. That's going to slow Castro down. #T4##TD2#
Castro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edison would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Castro working for a triangle but Edison defends it easily.
#SU2#
Edison gets to his feet. Castro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Edison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castro quickly recovers to half guard.
Castro lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Edison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Edison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Castro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Edison stands up and waves to Castro to follow him. #TD2#
Edison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Edison decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castro's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Edison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Castro pushes Edison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edison.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edison. #ES#
Castro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Castro gets caught napping as Edison dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.#ES#
Castro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edison off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Edison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castro tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Edison decides to stand back up. Edison steps back and let's Castro get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Edison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Edison decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Edison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castro to the ground. Edison is now in Castro's guard.#ES#
Castro pushes Edison off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edison lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Edison stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Edison moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Edison.
Castro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edison scores with a nice body kick.
Edison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro misses with a hook.
Edison lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Edison shoots in and bounces Castro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edison is looking to stand up but Castro won't let him. #SU2#
Edison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castro, up you get! #T4#
Good leg kick by Edison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castro to the mat! Castro manages to get full guard. #ES#
Castro wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Edison shoots in and bounces Castro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edison lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Castro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Castro!
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