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Event:
FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Castro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Thiago Castro has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Williamson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Williamson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into Williamson's guard.
Castro lands a couple of digs.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
Castro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williamson defending well though.
Castro is keen to just control but Williamson is a slippery customer.
Williamson manages to get to full guard.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Williamson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williamson is working Castro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing that Williamson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Castro wants to improve his position but instead Williamson has moved into half guard.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Williamson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williamson working the head and body with strikes.
Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castro.#SUB2#
Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williamson defends well.
Williamson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Castro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castro keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro wants to improve his position but instead Williamson has moved into half guard.
Williamson wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Williamson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Castro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Castro wants to improve his position but Williamson is controlling well.
#T3#
Williamson trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Williamson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williamson trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away.
Castro trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is not content to let Williamson control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williamson's waist but Williamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
Williamson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Williamson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williamson.
Castro has Williamson pressed against the cage.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Williamson lands a nice uppercut.
Williamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Williamson.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from Castro.
Marion Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Castro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williamson prevents it.
Williamson tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Castro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Williamson has Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castro.
Castro is looking for a takedown.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Castro.
Castro blocks a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson works on Castro's body with a couple of short punches.
Williamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castro.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Williamson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castro's efforts to push away.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Castro is trying to break free.#T1#
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Williamson lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Williamson tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Williamson back against the cage.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williamson.
Williamson misses with some punches.
Castro tries to circle away but Williamson has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Williamson.
Williamson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Good body shot from Williamson.
Williamson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williamson tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson pushes Castro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Williamson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Williamson - that landed with a thud.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marion Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.#CL#
Williamson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Marion Williamson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Williamson.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williamson scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Williamson lands a big left hand right to the temple and Castro goes down! #ROC#Castro is rocked!#T3#
Williamson is looking to advance position but Castro won't allow it.
Castro is still in real trouble! Can Williamson finish him?
Williamson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Castro! More strikes land and this one is all over! Williamson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marion Williamson!
A victorious Marion Williamson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juntunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juntunen's waist but Juntunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
It looked like Juntunen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castro.
A big right from Juntunen misses.
Juntunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Thiago Castro has been cut.
A jab from Juntunen misses.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntunen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sami Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Juntunen with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Juntunen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castro is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen throws a head punch that misses.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Castro misses with an uppercut. Juntunen saw that one coming.
Thiago Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
Juntunen swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntunen tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
Castro feints the counter takedown.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juntunen did well to prevent Castro getting side control.
Castro prevents Juntunen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castro.
Juntunen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back!
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Juntunen wants to control but Castro manages to buck him off and is now in Juntunen's guard! Nice work there by Castro!
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntunen is retaining full guard.
Juntunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro trying to control but Juntunen is working from the bottom.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Juntunen trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castro wants to sweep here but Juntunen controlling him for the moment.
Castro keeps trying to improve his position.
Juntunen trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Juntunen won't allow Castro to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Juntunen wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro controls Juntunen momentarily but Juntunen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castro. That did some damage!
Castro avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juntunen defends it nicely.
Castro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juntunen pinned against the cage. Juntunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juntunen works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Juntunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen blocks a jab.
Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and Juntunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntunen misses with a looping left.
Castro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro misses with a hook.
Juntunen fakes the leg kick and cracks Castro in the body.
Juntunen scores with a leg kick.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castro or perhaps it was just good defense by Juntunen, which made it look bad.
Sami Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Castro moved away.
Sami Juntunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro shoots and misses
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntunen lands a jab to the nose.
Juntunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntunen.
Juntunen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Castro just manages to avoid it.
Juntunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juntunen defends well and Castro ends up having to push Juntunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
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.#CL#
Juntunen moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Juntunen.
Juntunen blocks a body shot from Castro.
Juntunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntunen misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Juntunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castro avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juntunen wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it. #SUB#
Juntunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro cracks Juntunen with a solid left hand.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro landing with the ground and pound.
Castro wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving. #T3#
Castro pushing down on Juntunen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juntunen moves into full guard.
Castro working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Juntunen is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro is working Juntunen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Juntunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Castro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Juntunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juntunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Juntunen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Castro has locked up a guillotine! Castro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Juntunen is holding on here and Castro must be using up a lot of energy. Juntunen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Castro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Castro!
Thiago Castro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
Son scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Son staying out of range there.
Son feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Son keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Son pushes Castro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Son.
Son jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Thiago Castro has been cut.
Son stuffs the takedown.
Son with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Son closes the distance and clinches.
Son lands with a light punch inside.
Son lands a body punch.
Castro looks winded!
Son tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Son on the inside.
Son lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Son.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow. #T1#
Son lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castro.
A right handed body shot lands from Son.
Son lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Son.
Son lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Son throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Son lands with a light punch inside.
Castro looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Son as the two fighters clinch.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Son fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Son with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Son and Castro goes tumbling to the canvas! Son follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Son will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son wants to pass the guard but Castro is defending well.
Son controlling the action here.
Son passes to side control. #SUB#
Son is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Son looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Son tries for a kimura but Castro is defending well. #SUB#
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Castro sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Son seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Son looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Son is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castro is staying active underneath Son, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Castro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Son is working for a kimura but Castro is defending it quite comfortably.
Son wants to advance to full mount but Castro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Son wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Son tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Son connects with a leg kick.
Luka Son is winning the standup battle so far.
Son lands a glancing blow to the side of Castro's head.
Castro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Son. Son obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Son kicks off Castro and gets to his feet.
Son connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Son slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro checks the leg kick.
Son throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castro moves forwards but Son connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Castro ducks straight into an uppercut from Son and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Castro manages to regain guard straight away.
Son looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Son works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Son is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
Son frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Son jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Castro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Son is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Son off and has taken his back!
Son is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Castro 's hooks.
Castro wants to control but Son has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T2#
Castro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Son won't allow Castro to pass to mount.
Castro trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Castro throwing shots but Son is blocking nicely.
Castro trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Son's temple.
Son is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Castro thows a huge punch but Son dodges it nicely.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Son wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Son pushes Castro off and gets back to his feet.
Castro misses the jab.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Son tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Son here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Castro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Castro backs away, Son returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Son with the inside leg kick.
Castro checks a leg kick.
Son tries a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Son lands a right hook to the body.
Luka Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down. #T4#
Son throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Son thows a body kick. Castro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Castro is breathing heavily.
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!
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Son connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Thiago Castro's cut even more.
Son connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
Luka Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Son.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Son sprawls well. Son wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Son closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
You can see that Castro has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Son lands an uppercut.
Castro is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Son.
Luka Son has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Son dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Castro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luka Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Castro misses.
Son lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Son.
Son wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Son throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Son lands a leg kick that knocks Castro off balance momentarily.
Son throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Son. That snapped Castro's head back.
Castro throws a leg kick but Son checks it.
Son is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Son tests Castro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Son slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Son is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Son has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro is trying to push Son away but Son has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Son scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Son wants to clinch.
Castro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Son's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Son scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Son.
Son lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Son.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son works the jab nicely.
Luka Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
Son moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Son drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro stalls. #BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch.
A jab from Son does it's job there.
Son with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son scores with a jab to the jaw.
Son ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick from Son, right into the meat of the thigh.
Son connects with a looping right hand.
Son chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Son has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
Castro misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Castro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castro is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Castro.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
Son prevents Castro from breaking the clinch.
Son throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Son has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Castro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Son can't fight it off and eventually Castro manages to take the fight to the floor. Son looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Son pushes Castro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Son.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Son sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luka Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Son keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Son showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Son has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Son!
Luka Son bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!#KD#
Castro cracks Kim with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kim looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castro finish him?
#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Castro throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kim clean off his feet! He's out cold! Castro stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Castro!
Our winner, Thiago Castro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Meta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the ropes.
Meta misses with a punch on the inside.
Castro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Meta shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Meta moves into the clinch successfully.
Meta keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Meta fails to land.
Meta tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Meta back against the ropes.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro is trying to drag Meta to the mat but Meta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
New Meta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries for a takedown but Meta manages to get underhooks.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Castro letting Meta take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Castro looks winded!#T1#
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Meta on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Meta.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Meta.
Meta lands an uppercut.
Meta lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Meta.
Meta lands a right hand.
Meta lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meta.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Meta stalling in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Meta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Meta as the two fighters clinch.
Meta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meta.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #T3#
Meta gets through Castro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meta scores with a hook to the body.
Meta lands a nice shot to the body.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
Castro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Meta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meta lands a right hand.
Castro takes a shot to the head.
Meta is working Castro over against the ropes.
Meta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meta pushes Castro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meta lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meta. #ROC#Castro is rocked!
Meta lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Meta finish him?#KD#
Meta drops Castro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Castro is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Meta pushes Castro against the ropes. Meta is working some dirty boxing. Meta pushes off with a quick right hook! Castro goes down! Castro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Meta moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Meta!
In his post fight interview, New Meta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
Castro has his takedown stuffed
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Castro dives into side control.
#REVR#
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McLaughlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castro scoring with punches from side control.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin prevents Castro from improving position. #T1#
McLaughlin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
Castro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Castro advances nicely into full mount.
Castro cracks McLaughlin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Castro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McLaughlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Castro working for a submission but McLaughlin is keeping him at bay.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Castro has isolated one of McLaughlin's arms. McLaughlin looking to fight him off but Castro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Castro!
Thiago Castro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Castro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abolis!#SUB2#
Castro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abolis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abolis tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Abolis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Castro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abolis is trying to escape and Castro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abolis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Castro! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Castro!
A very excited looking Thiago Castro 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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