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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
Castle is looking to clinch but Nysus is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Castle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nysus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Nysus trying to stall but Castle improves his position.
#BC#
Nysus manages to break the clinch.
Castle takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Castle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nysus trying to control the position here.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus managing to control the position.
Nysus keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nysus trying to control the position.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle is stalling in the full guard.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Nysus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Nysus looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Castle staying out of range there.
Nysus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nysus swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
#T2#
Castle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nysus tries to avoid it but Castle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nysus to the ground. Nysus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Nysus sends Castle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nysus is motioning to the referee to let Castle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nysus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Castle is rocked!#CL2#
Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nysus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Nysus stops a takedown attempt from Castle.
Still in the clinch, Nysus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nysus.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Nysus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nysus. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
Castle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nysus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nysus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nysus wants it to stay on the feet.
Castle shoots for a takedown but Nysus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle looks winded!#KD#
Nysus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castle sprawling to the canvas! Castle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nysus finish him?!
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nysus finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Frank Castle's cut even more.#T3#
Nysus lands a body shot.
Nysus wobbles Castle with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nysus dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Castle to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dio Nysus!
An out of breath Dio Nysus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Castle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prokopenko sprawls well initially but Castle persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Castle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prokopenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopenko is not content to let Castle control the position.
Castle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Castle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prokopenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Castle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back.
Castle trying to control the action but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Castle is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle is stalling here. Prokopenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Prokopenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Prokopenko working away.
Castle parries the strikes from Prokopenko easily there. Prokopenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prokopenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prokopenko trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Castle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prokopenko is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Prokopenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #ES2#
Castle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Prokopenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castle swivels and escapes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Castle moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Castle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prokopenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been informed that Castle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Prokopenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prokopenko's head.#SUB#
Prokopenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Prokopenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Prokopenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle is keen to just control but Prokopenko is a slippery customer.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prokopenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castle winds up and cracks Prokopenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Well, if Castle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Castle.
Prokopenko moves into full guard.
#T1#
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Castle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prokopenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castle has managed to get both his arms back between Prokopenko's legs - danger averted.
Castle stays in close to Prokopenko's body and controls the position.
Prokopenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Prokopenko keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Prokopenko is looking for a triangle but Castle pushes his legs off easily.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle trying to control but Prokopenko is working from the bottom.
Prokopenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle wants to control from the top but Prokopenko keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Castle works over Prokopenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castle advances position into side control!
Castle controlling from side mount.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Castle's best efforts.
Castle prevents Prokopenko from improving his position.
Castle controlling the pace.
Castle blocks the strikes from Prokopenko.
#T4#
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prokopenko trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Castle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prokopenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking to take a break and control but Prokopenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prokopenko tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle controlling the pace.
Frank Castle has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle 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!#R3##CL2#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prokopenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Castle biding his time, controlling Prokopenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle tries to get the hooks in deep but Prokopenko pushed the leg off. #T1#
Prokopenko rolls, trying to escape but Castle keeps control of the position.
Castle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prokopenko.
Prokopenko trying to control the hands but Castle won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Prokopenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Castle wants to control but Prokopenko manages to buck him off and is now in Castle's guard! Nice work there by Prokopenko!
Prokopenko wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castle 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.#T2#
Castle is looking to stand up but Prokopenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Prokopenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle managing to control the position.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prokopenko throwing strikes from guard but Castle blocks nicely. #ES2#
Castle kicks Prokopenko off and gets to his feet.
Castle connects with a crisp jab.
Prokopenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Uladzimir Prokopenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Prokopenko looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Castle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Prokopenko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Castle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Prokopenko pulls down on the head and he's put Castle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uladzimir Prokopenko! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Castle shoots in and gets a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castle'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.
Castle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maroni for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maroni is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maroni enables Castle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maroni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maroni looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Castle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Maroni tries to improve position but can't.
Castle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Maroni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castle off and has taken his back!
Maroni throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Castle tries to escape the position.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Maroni has his opponent's back but Castle is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Maroni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maroni clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maroni is trying to break free.
Maroni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Castle dives in and scores a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Maroni is trying to keep Castle in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Castle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Castle slows the pace down.
Castle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Maroni on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castle controlling the position.
Castle scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maroni is looking to regain half guard here but Castle keeps moving and retains side control.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maroni prevents Castle from moving into mount. #T3#
Maroni seems a little lost for a moment, as Castle dominates the positioning.
Castle is chipping away with strikes.
Castle is staying tight to Maroni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Castle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Castle.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castle.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maroni throws a leg kick but Castle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Castle closes the distance and pushes Maroni back into the cage.#TD#
Castle wants the takedown. Maroni is fighting it off but Castle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maroni's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maroni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Castle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maroni!
Maroni is being controlled here.
Maroni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maroni tries to bench press Castle off him but Castle keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Maroni stops Castle from passing to mount.
Castle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maroni being controlled for a moment.
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maroni is trying to escape the position but Castle is controlling the position.
Castle continues to hold on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castle is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castle is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.
Castle continues to stall.
Maroni is trying to improve his position.
Castle slows the pace down.
Maroni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castle not doing much here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Castle rushes Maroni and presses him up against the cage.
Don Maroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maroni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castle smiles and moves away.
Maroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maroni tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Maroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Castle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maroni quickly recovers to half guard.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maroni can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
Maroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maroni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castle scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castle, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Castle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mathieu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castle works to advance to full mount. Mathieu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Castle tries to control but Mathieu wriggling away.
Castle controlling from the full mount.
Mathieu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Castle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Castle content just to control the position here.
Castle breaks from Mathieu's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Castle controlling from mount.
Castle breaks from Mathieu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castle controlling from mount.
Mathieu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castle controlling his opponent.
Mathieu wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Castle controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathieu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Castle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castle wants to control the pace but Mathieu is squirming around nicely.
Castle won't let Mathieu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Castle controlling from mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathieu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Castle controlling his opponent.
Mathieu tries to buck Castle off but he can't manage it.
Castle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mathieu?
Castle controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Mathieu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Castle looking to control but Mathieu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castle controlling his opponent. #T4#
Castle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castle lands a big elbow.
Castle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castle lands a big elbow.
Mathieu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Castle controlling the pace for now.
Mathieu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle wants to control the pace but Mathieu is squirming around nicely.
Mathieu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Castle looking to score a takedown here. Mathieu is defending well but Castle drives through and ends up in Mathieu's guard.
Mathieu wants to stand up but Castle is controlling him.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathieu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mathieu wants to stand and escape but Castle is having none of it.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle wants to control from the top but Mathieu keeps moving.
Castle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Mathieu wants to stand and escape but Castle is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Castle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mathieu is trying to defend but Castle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mathieu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Castle pushes Mathieu up against the cage in a clinch.
Castle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mathieu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle looking for a takedown.
Castle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathieu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mathieu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castle's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.#BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Mathieu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Mathieu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Mathieu moves into the clinch.
Mathieu is pressed up against the cage. Castle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathieu down to the mat. Mathieu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mathieu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Castle rushes Mathieu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathieu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castle goes for a takedown attempt but Mathieu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Castle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathieu, pushing him back against the cage.
Mathieu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castle blocks it with crossed arms.
Castle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathieu can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Castle is working for takedown but Mathieu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathieu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle is trying to drag Mathieu to the mat but Mathieu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##BC2#
Mathieu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathieu tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Castle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathieu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Mathieu closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mathieu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathieu throws a wild body kick that Castle sees coming a mile off.
Mathieu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mathieu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castle will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Mathieu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathieu wants to break free but Castle has control.
Mathieu stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Castle is trying to drag Mathieu to the mat but Mathieu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Mathieu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Castle with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mathieu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Mathieu on the inside. #BC2#
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mathieu rushes Castle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castle has Mathieu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mathieu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thierry Mathieu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mathieu breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Castle tries to keep at a distance but Mathieu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castle has Mathieu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mathieu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathieu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mathieu blocks an elbow strike from Castle.
Mathieu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathieu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathieu has had enough of the clinch but Castle keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Mathieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Castle's cut.
That's time! Castle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Castle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mathieu moves into range and clinches up with Castle.
Mathieu trying to stall but Castle improves his position.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Castle has clasped his hands together around Mathieu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mathieu wants to get back to his feet.
Mathieu is letting Castle control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathieu pushes Castle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Castle trying to control the position but Mathieu is working away.
Castle controlling from side mount.
Mathieu is trying to buck Castle off.
Castle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mathieu!
Castle controlling from mount.
Castle won't let Mathieu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Castle looking to control but Mathieu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castle trying to control but Mathieu is having none of it.
Castle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castle controlling from mount.
Castle'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.
Castle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathieu is looking to escape. #T3#
Mathieu trying desperately to get to his feet.
Castle controlling from mount.
Castle wants to control the pace but Mathieu is squirming around nicely.
Castle controlling his opponent.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathieu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Castle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Castle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mathieu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Castle controlling from the full mount.
Castle working the ground and pound effectively.
Castle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathieu really wants to buck Castle off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castle 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle!
Thierry Mathieu was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats on my opponent but I'll be back better and stronger. A big thanks on the organisaton SENSEI FC giving me the possibility fighting here tonight . Also a big thanks on the sponsors, fans and public supporting me .'. |
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