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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Castillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Castillo, not yet. Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. Castillo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Van Der Sloot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. Castillo pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage. Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position. Castillo keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2# Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Van Der Sloot is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castillo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Van Der Sloot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1# Boxeri misses with a hook. Castillo ducked under it nicely. Boxeri dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut! Nice defenses there by Castillo. Castillo shoots in but Boxeri avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Castillo clinches up with Boxeri and pushes him back against the cage. Boxeri working aggressively here.
#TD2# Castillo has picked Boxeri up - he's going for a ride! Castillo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Boxeri is doing well to control the position and prevent Castillo from advancing to side control. Castillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Castillo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Castillo wants to free his trapped foot but Boxeri is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boxeri is refusing to be controlled, as Castillo sits in half guard. #T1# Boxeri holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Boxeri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxeri is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Räkälä that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Castillo is taking a breather. Boxeri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Boxeri is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Boxeri controlling the position for now.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Castillo with the counter takedown but Boxeri avoids it easily. Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxeri.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Boxeri.
#T2# Castillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxeri. Boxeri sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxeri avoids it this time. Castillo shoots for a takedown but Boxeri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Boxeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range. Jab by Castillo. Boxeri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Castillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxeri scores with a hook. Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri. Castillo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Boxeri misses with a looping right. Castillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo wants to counter the offense by Boxeri and move into the clinch position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Castillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boxeri misses with the combination.
#T3# Boxeri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Pate Boxeri has been cut. Boxeri lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming. Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxeri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat. Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Castillo. Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo wants to counter the offense by Boxeri and move into the clinch position. Boxeri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Boxeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Boxeri moves out of range of the body kick from Castillo.
Boxeri lands a nice shot that snaps Castillo's head back.
#T4# Boxeri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo. Boxeri cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boxeri throws a jab when Castillo was well out of range. Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well. Boxeri throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range. Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away. Boxeri throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Castillo counters with a shoot takedown. Boxeri fights it but they end up in guard. Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxeri is keeping the position for now. Castillo wants to control from the top but Boxeri keeps moving. Boxeri is looking to stand up but Castillo isn't so interested in that idea. Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Boxeri pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Boxeri dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pate Boxeri'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# Boxeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Castillo defending well as Boxeri loads up on a big left hand. Castillo looks to throw a body kick and Boxeri counters with a right hand to the body. Pate Boxeri is winning the standup battle so far. Boxeri jabs Castillo right on the nose. Castillo blinks but takes it well. Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Castillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Boxeri misses with a hook. Castillo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boxeri. Castillo slips a jab from Boxeri. Boxeri misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boxeri keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Boxeri tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Boxeri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Castillo throws a body kick that misses and Boxeri counters with a straight right hand. Pate Boxeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Castillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boxeri's head. Nice uppercut lands for Boxeri. That snapped Castillo's head back.
Boxeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it. Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away. Castillo staying out of range there. Castillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boxeri with a body shot. Boxeri defending well as Castillo loads up on a big left hand. Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxeri. Boxeri lands a right hook to the body.
Castillo tries to clinch but Boxeri moves out of range. Boxeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses. Boxeri throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily. Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.#T2# Boxeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Boxeri misses with a wild body shot. Castillo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Boxeri missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castillo tries to counter with a clinch but Boxeri shakes him off and moves away. Boxeri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boxeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxeri jabs Castillo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Boxeri scores with a hook. Boxeri misses with a straight left. Castillo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well. Boxeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castillo blocks a jab. Castillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boxeri with a body shot. Castillo misses with a combination
and Boxeri counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Boxeri dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!#T3# Some wild striking there from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillo slips under a jab from Boxeri. Boxeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Boxeri gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage. Boxeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
Castillo throws a fast counter high kick but Boxeri manages to duck under it in time. Boxeri jabs at Castillo's body. Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Boxeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Castillo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it. Boxeri swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Castillo dodges the punch combination from Boxeri.
Boxeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castillo in his tracks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillo lands a slapping body shot.
Boxeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Boxeri dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pate Boxeri's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Castillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses. Castillo moves forwards but Boxeri connects with a nice, crisp jab. Boxeri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses. Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Castillo slips the punch. Boxeri misses with a looping left. Boxeri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxeri lands with an overhand left. Good exchange - Boxeri coming out on top. Boxeri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Boxeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo. #TD2# Castillo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxeri uses from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castillo 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.#SU# Boxeri gets to his feet - Castillo follows without any prompting. The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boxeri swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab. Boxeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxeri. Boxeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxeri. Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boxeri lands the left hand. Castillo slips a jab from Boxeri. Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2# Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxeri throws out the jab. #CL2# Castillo moves into the clinch. Boxeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxeri just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Boxeri breaks from the clinch.
Boxeri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxeri duly obliges. Richard Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxeri scores with a jab. Castillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Boxeri looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well. Castillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Boxeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it. Castillo unleashes a big counter combination but Boxeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Boxeri works over Castillo's head and body with a nice combination. Castillo lands a nice shot that snaps Boxeri's head back.
Boxeri sizes up Castillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Castillo slips under a jab. Castillo blocks a jab. Boxeri misses with a straight left. It seemed like Castillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Castillo tries to clinch up but Boxeri circles away and keeps his distance. Boxeri misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Boxeri finds it's target. Boxeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Castillo drops his hands momentarily and Boxeri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Castillo looks to clinch and Boxeri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Castillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxeri. Boxeri takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses. Boxeri catches Castillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boxeri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Boxeri there. Boxeri misses with a jab to the body
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boxeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castillo's hands. Boxeri misses with a body shot.
Castillo wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Pate Boxeri showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxeri, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Boxeri! Pate Boxeri 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:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo staying out of range there. Gurnisson lands a glancing blow to the side of Castillo's head. Gurnisson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Castillo misses the body punch letting Gurnisson counter with a right hand. Good exchange - Castillo coming out on top. Gurnisson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Castillo clobbers Gurnisson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Castillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gurnisson at a distance.
Castillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Castillo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gurnisson did well to prevent Castillo getting side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castillo is looking to stall here but Gurnisson recovers full guard. #SUB# Castillo is posturing up here but Gurnisson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Castillo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Castillo has to tap! Slick submission there by Gurnisson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotrek Gurnisson! Gotrek Gurnisson retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Gotrek Gurnisson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1# Garcia Jr looks to land a combination but Castillo avoids it well. Castillo misses with a hook. Garcia Jr looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range. A jab from Castillo misses. Garcia Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Garcia Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively. Garcia Jr throws a one two combo.
Garcia Jr with a hook.#TD# Castillo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia Jr to the ground. Castillo is now in Garcia Jr'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. Garcia Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castillo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garcia Jr has control of Castillo's left arm, preventing Castillo from doing any damage. Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia Jr is retaining full guard. Castillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garcia Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Garcia Jr trying to control the position.
#T1# Garcia Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Garcia Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Garcia Jr wants to improve his position but instead Castillo has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing that Castillo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Garcia Jr tries to kick Castillo off but Castillo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Castillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castillo lands a nice short elbow. Castillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Garcia Jr wants to improve his position but Castillo is controlling well.
Castillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Garcia Jr is trying to stand up here but Castillo is controlling him well. Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia Jr keeps working. Garcia Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Castillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Garcia Jr is trying to stand back up but Castillo is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Garcia Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castillo. Castillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia Jr's head. Garcia Jr wants to get back to full guard. Garcia Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Garcia Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castillo's back!#SUB2# Garcia Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Castillo is controlling his hands well. #T3# The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia Jr's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Castillo just trying to survive but Garcia Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Garcia Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Castillo breaks Garcia Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia Jr is trying to keep Castillo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Castillo cracks Garcia Jr with a solid left hand. Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia Jr. Garcia Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Castillo is pushing down on Garcia Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Castillo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4# Castillo slips a nice elbow through Garcia Jr's hands, connecting with Garcia Jr's forehead. Garcia Jr is in trouble now - Castillo has advanced to mount! Castillo landing strikes from the mount. Garcia Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Garcia Jr is looking for a sweep. Castillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Castillo working over Garcia Jr with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garcia Jr taking some punishment here, with Castillo in his half guard. Garcia Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Castillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth. Castillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia Jr defending well though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A big left from Castillo misses. Garcia Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
#CL# Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Garcia Jr tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Castillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia Jr to keep the fight standing. Castillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia Jr scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head. Garcia Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo tries to work over Garcia Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Garcia Jr. Garcia Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia Jr can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia Jr wants to break free but Castillo has control.
Castillo lands with a right to the head. Garcia Jr digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Garcia Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castillo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Castillo is looking for a takedown. Castillo blocks a body shot from Garcia Jr. Garcia Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillo is trying to pull guard but Garcia Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Castillo can't get the takedown.
Castillo letting Garcia Jr take a breather here. Garcia Jr stalling in the clinch.
Garcia Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castillo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garcia Jr can turn it around.#BC2# Garcia Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt. Castillo throws a body punch but Garcia Jr moves out of range. Garcia Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Garcia Jr slips under a jab from Castillo. Edgar Garcia Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Garcia Jr misses with the combination.
#T2# Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia Jr but Garcia Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one. Garcia Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Garcia Jr lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Castillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia Jr. Castillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. 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! Garcia Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castillo. Garcia Jr throws a counter combo. Edgar Garcia Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Garcia Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range. Garcia Jr throws a series of punches but Castillo avoids them all with ease. Castillo misses with an uppercut. Garcia Jr saw that one coming. Garcia Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castillo throws out the jab. Castillo misses with a looping right.#T3# Castillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Garcia Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Castillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia Jr. Castillo fails with a takedown attempt. Castillo misses with a looping left. Garcia Jr swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Garcia Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo. Garcia Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The fighters circling - Castillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Garcia Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillo. Garcia Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castillo rather than just go for the knockout. Garcia Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castillo finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia Jr's head. Garcia Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Garcia Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Garcia Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castillos head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A body shot lands from Castillo.
Castillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. Castillo is trying to pull guard but Garcia Jr has him pressed against the cage. Castillo tries a body shot but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Garcia Jr prevents a body shot from Castillo. Garcia Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land. #TD# Castillo decides to pull guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castillo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Garcia Jr 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Garcia Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Garcia Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castillo. Castillo misses with a looping left. Nice shot lands for Castillo. Castillo scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Garcia Jr. Beautiful body shot. Garcia Jr misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming. Garcia Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Garcia Jr throws a right hand that Castillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Castillo also avoids with ease. Castillo is looking to clinch. Garcia Jr misses with a looping right. Garcia Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Edgar Garcia Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garcia Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This has been an exciting period of action! Castillo tests Garcia Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Castillo takes a swing at Garcia Jr's ribcage but misses. Garcia Jr tries to counter by closing the distance. Garcia Jr slips a straight right by Castillo.#T1# Castillo throws a nice looking combination but Garcia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Garcia Jr has closed the distance and engaged Castillo in a clinch.
Castillo is looking for a takedown. Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Castillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Castillo throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB# Castillo working for a choke but Garcia Jr is defending well. Castillo scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Garcia Jr is looking for a way out. Garcia Jr trying to get back to his feet but Castillo is in full control for now. #T2# Castillo scores with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillo is looking to control Garcia Jr but Garcia Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy. Castillo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Garcia Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Garcia Jr showing good submission defense here.
Richard Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Garcia Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB# Castillo is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia Jr is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB# Castillo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garcia Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Castillo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Garcia Jr trying to control the hands but Castillo breaks the grip. Castillo has the hooks in. Garcia Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Castillo scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You can see the frustration on Garcia Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# Castillo landing with strikes. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Castillo.
Garcia Jr tries to escape the position.
Castillo is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Castillo gets his hands free as Garcia Jr looks to control. Castillo wants to control the position but Garcia Jr frees himself and scrambles - Castillo manages to regain control in side control.
Garcia Jr is looking for a sweep. Castillo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Castillo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garcia Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Castillo yanks on the arm and Garcia Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Castillo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Castillo drives through and clinches with Possu against the cage.
Castillo lands a body punch. #TD2# Possu successfully pulls guard.
Possu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Possu 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# Possu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castillo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Possu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castillo is refusing to be controlled, as Possu sits in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Castillo looking for submissions off his back. Castillo trying to control but Possu postures up.
#T1# Castillo tries to roll over but Possu keeps him under control.#SUB# Castillo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Castillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Possu trying to mount his opponent but Castillo defends it. Castillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Castillo is controlling Possu's position as best he can from this difficult position. Possu is taking a breather. Castillo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Possu works his way into side control. Castillo manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Castillo looking for submissions off his back. Possu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working. #SUB# Castillo looking for submissions off his back. Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Possu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Castillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Possu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Possu's back!#SUB# Castillo looking to break Possu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Possu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Castillo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Castillo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Castillo looking for the choke but no joy. Possu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Possu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castillo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4# Castillo is working the ground and pound. Can Possu escape? A lull in the action here.
Castillo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Possu!
Castillo punishes Possu with strikes from the back mount. The referee is taking a good look at Possu as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Castillo!
Possu is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Castillo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castillo scores with punches and elbows. #ROC#Possu is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that round. 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.#R2# Castillo scores with a body shot.
Possu misses with a leg kick. Donk. Castillo catches Possu right on the button with a cross. Possu is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him? Possu misses with a lunging right hand
and Castillo counters with a nice body shot. Castillo steps in with a hook that catches Possu right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Castillo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Possu looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo connects with an inside leg kick. Lane misses with a left hand letting Castillo counter with a right hand. Castillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lane is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
#CL# Castillo clinches up with Lane and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Castillo. Lane lands on the inside with an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lane. Castillo blocks an elbow strike. Castillo tries for a takedown but Lane manages to get underhooks.
Lane looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo. Castillo lands a body punch in the clinch. Lane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo. #T1# Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards. Castillo blocking some punches.
Lane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Castillo is working for takedown but Lane is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Castillo jumps into guard, dragging Lane to the mat.
Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Castillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lane's guard. #REVR# Castillo wants to control from the top but Lane keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castillo scoring with punches to the head and body. Castillo throws a big right hand that misses. Lane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Castillo pushes down on Lane's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castillo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# Castillo is keen to just control but Lane is a slippery customer. Castillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Castillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Castillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Lane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castillo. Castillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lane's head. Lane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Castillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lane's head. Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lane keeps working. Lane wants to get back to his feet.
Castillo wants to control but Lane is keeping him busy. #T3# Lane looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Castillo lands with a nice body punch. Lane just misses with a punch to the body.
As Lane tries to get set, Castillo tries to push him back and clinch up but Lane manages to avoid the attempt. Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lane tries to sprawl out of it but Castillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lane just misses with a punch to the body.
Lane misses with a double jab.
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castillo. Lane scores with a nice strike. Lane throws a big shot that misses. A combination from Lane does no damage. Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castillo is looking to counter the offense by Lane and move into the clinch.#T4# Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
Castillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lane misses with a shot to the body and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Boston Lane has been cut. Lane throws a big shot that misses. Lane tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Castillo counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
Castillo throws the kick towards the body but Lane avoids it. Boston Lane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lane lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming. Lane misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Castillo lands a body shot. #TD# Castillo successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boston Lane's cut. 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# Lane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lane lands a slapping body shot.
Lane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castillo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lane cracks Castillo with an open hand slap. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Lane. Lane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Lane. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lane throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily. Castillo tries to counter with a takedown but Lane is quick to defend against it. Lane blocks a low kick nicely. Lane throws a combination that misses and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Castillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Castillo misses with an uppercut. Lane saw that one coming. Nice defenses there by Castillo. Castillo is looking to counter punch. Lane blocks a jab. Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Lane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Castillo misses with a straight right. Castillo jabs at Lane's body.#CL2# Lane has closed the distance and engaged Castillo in a clinch.
Castillo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lane can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Castillo lands a right hand. Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it. Lane has a couple of punches blocked by Castillo.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards. Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Castillo gets control of Lane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castillo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Lane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Castillo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully. Castillo controls Lane momentarily but Lane frees himself. #T3# Castillo is really struggling to control Lane but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Castillo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lane has his hands clasped together but Castillo extends and breaks Lane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Castillo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Arai. Arai throws the left hand but Castillo avoids the punch easily. Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch. Arai now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Arai throws an overhand right that lands on Castillo's shoulder, as Castillo tries to avoid the shot. Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Castillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Castillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut. Arai keeps the fight on the outside. Castillo misses the body punch and Arai counters with a stiff right hand. Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castillo throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arai keeps the fight on the outside. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arai! But no joy. Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Arai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arai loads up on a big right hand but Castillo slips the punch. Castillo tests Arai's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Arai as he connects with a hook. Castillo connects with a body shot. Arai lands a jab to Castillo's midsection. Saint Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Arai swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Arai slips under a jab. Arai connects with a body shot that sends Castillo's belly button to the back. A punch lands to the side of Castillo 's head but he takes it in his stride. A jab from Castillo misses. Richard Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Castillo misses. Castillo misses with a hook
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arai lands a jab to the nose. Castillo throws a hook but Arai blocks it. Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Castillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Castillo misses with an uppercut
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Castillo misses with a hook
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab. Arai stuffs the takedown. Castillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt. Castillo throws out a loose jab but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it. Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range. Castillo feinted with a counter takedown. Arai misses with a wild body shot. Castillo tries for a takedown but Arai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Arai throws a shot from downtown. Castillo moves away and avoids it. Arai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Castillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a nice body shot. Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet. Castillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Castillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arai on the side of the head. Castillo throws a body shot but no joy. Arai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Arai throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it. Arai throws a right hand that Castillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Castillo also avoids with ease. As Arai looks to move away, Castillo throws a big counter combo but Arai just gets out of the way. Arai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castillo. Castillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Castillo misses the target. Castillo cracks a nice hook into Arai's ribs. Castillo misses with a right hand and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Castillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arai parries the strikes from Castillo easily there. Castillo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arai to escape.
Castillo lands a nice forearm strike. Arai has one of Castillo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB# Castillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# Arai tries to buck Castillo off but Castillo is having none of it. Castillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arai down.
Arai wants to control but Castillo postures up. Castillo working the ground and pound.#SUB# Castillo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arai parries the strikes from Castillo easily there. Castillo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arai to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai 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# Castillo needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there. Castillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arai. Castillo wants to clinch up but Arai keeps it at a distance. Arai misses with a shot to the body and Arai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Castillo looks to land a combination but Arai avoids it well. Saint Arai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arai ducks right into an uppercut from Castillo. Castillo tries to move into range but Arai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Arai digs a good body shot into Castillo's ribs. No joy there for Arai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castillo misses with a hook to the body
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Castillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arai misses with a two punch combination.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.#T1# Castillo needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there. Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Arai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castillo.
Castillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Arai moves out of range as Castillo strikes. Castillo is looking to clinch. Castillo throws out a loose jab but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Arai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arai misses with a two punch combination.
Castillo cracks Arai with a right hand to the side of the head. Castillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2# Castillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arai avoids it really well and circles away. Castillo throws a hook but Arai avoids it easily. Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arai. Arai cracks Castillo with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arai lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Arai keeps the fight on the outside. Arai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Castillo throws a good cross that connects.
Castillo needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there. Arai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Arai. Castillo throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai. Arai misses the shot to the body. Castillo swings for the body but Arai moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Castillo. The fighters circling - Arai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Castillo throws out a loose jab but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it. Castillo tries to clinch up. Arai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arai connects with a single shot there. Castillo misses with a right hand and Arai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arai throws the left hand but Castillo avoids the punch easily. Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo misses with a looping right.#T4# Castillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Arai. Castillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai.
Arai misses with a looping right. Castillo looks to land a right hand but Arai moved out of range. Castillo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The fighters circling - Castillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Castillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Castillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it. 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! Castillo misses with a straight right. Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big left from Castillo misses. Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch. Castillo misses with a body shot.
Castillo misses with a hook
and Arai counters with a right hand to the body. Castillo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Arai pushes him off. Good shot there by Arai. Castillo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Castillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arai on the side of the head. Arai throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range. Castillo needs to keep his hands up - Arai had a free shot at his head there. Arai tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arai swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Arai misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming. Castillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castillo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Castillo lunges at Arai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arai's hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Arai misses with a shot to the body letting Castillo counter with a right hand. A right-left combo lands from Arai. #T1# Castillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Arai needs to keep his hands up - Castillo had a free shot at his head there. A punch combination from Arai misses. Castillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Arai counters with a straight right hand. Arai misses with a straight left. Castillo misses with a hook
and Arai counters with a nice body shot. Arai punishes Castillo's body with a nice straight punch. Arai works Castillo's body with a nice hook. Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Arai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Castillo throws a jab when Arai was well out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses. Arai thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo. Arai scores with a hook to the body. Castillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Arai connects with a body shot. Castillo tries to clinch and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Castillo to counter with a crisp jab. Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Richard Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Castillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arai throws out the jab. Castillo misses with an uppercut. Arai saw that one coming. Castillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Arai is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Arai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Arai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3# Arai misses the shot to the body. Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Castillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Arai tries to sprawl out of it but Castillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Arai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Saint Arai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Castillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As Castillo backs off Arai throws a huge counter combo but Castillo manages to avoid it all. Arai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Castillo darts in and clinches Arai up against the cage. Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but Castillo has double underhooks. Castillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Arai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2# Arai breaks the clinch.
Castillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Castillo connects with a looping right hand.
Castillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castillo moves out of range as Arai strikes. Castillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arai was well out of range. Poor timing from Castillo. Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arai scores with a nice head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillo with a lazy takedown attempt and Arai counters with a stiff right hand. Good shot there by Arai. Arai digs a good body shot into Castillo's ribs. Nice jab there from Castillo. Castillo missing with a left hand there. Arai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Saint Arai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Arai 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai! |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Salad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jab from Salad. Salad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salad tests Castillo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Castillo tests Salad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Salad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Salad with the inside leg kick. Salad misses with a looping left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Castillo. Castillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Salad is letting Castillo control him for a moment. Castillo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salad is avoiding damage well.
#T1# Castillo taking a breather here. Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Salad is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control. Castillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Salad's head but Salad avoids it well. Castillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Salad can't do much from the bottom here. Salad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB# Castillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Castillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2# Salad is trying to escape the position but Castillo is controlling the position. Castillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Salad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Castillo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. You can see the frustration on Salad's face as Castillo controls the position. Castillo trying to control the action but Salad is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Salad wants to control but Castillo postures up. Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Salad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Castillo throws an elbow but Salad slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3# Castillo working the ground and pound from side control. Castillo moves into full mount! Salad can't escape the position.
Castillo punching from mount but Salad doing a good job of avoiding damage. Castillo breaks from Salad's wrist control and lands an elbow. Castillo unloads with some shots from mount but Salad bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Castillo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB# Castillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad is surviving well by controlling Castillo's body position as best he can. #T4# Castillo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Castillo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Castillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castillo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Salad because Castillo loaded up on that one. Castillo lands a big elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Castillo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Castillo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Salad misses with a head kick.
Salad throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Castillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salad's guard. Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richard Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Castillo throws a big elbow that misses. Castillo is stalling in the full guard. Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castillo controlling from the top position. Salad working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Castillo with a nice head shot there. Castillo wants to control from the top but Salad keeps moving. Castillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard. Castillo throws a strike but Salad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Salad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Castillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2# Castillo wants to take a breather but Salad is having none of it. Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. 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. Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Salad's temple. Castillo tries to pass to full mount but Salad defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Salad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Salad.#SUB# Castillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Castillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Castillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Salad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Castillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Salad has wrist control. Salad controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself. Castillo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Castillo drops back looking for a leg! Salad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad manages to kick Castillo off! Castillo jumps back into Salad's guard. Castillo is fighting to break Salad's control of his arms but Salad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Salad 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Salad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo. Castillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo slips under a jab. Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Salad. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Castillo staying out of range there. Salad connects with a jab. Castillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Salad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Salad throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Castillo closes the distance and pushes Salad back into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Castillo dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat. Tater Salad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castillo connects with a body shot that sends Salad's belly button to the back. Salad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salad. Salad moves out of range of the strikes. Salad throws a big counter head kick but Castillo avoids it with no problem. Tater Salad seems to be getting the better of the standup. Castillo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salad eats them both and turns towards Castillo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Salad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Salad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Salad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castillo checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Salad throws a hook but Castillo blocks it. Salad looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range. Castillo slips under a jab from Salad. Castillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Salad on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Salad is rocked! Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salad can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Castillo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Salad out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Castillo! An intense looking Richard Castillo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I do the salad tossing around here bud'. |
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Event:
FCL - 12
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo swings widly with a right hand
and Morello counters with a straight right hand. Morello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morello throws a lazy uppercut
and Castillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Castillo misses. Castillo throws a hook but Morello avoids it easily. Castillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morello under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Garrick Morello has been cut. Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Morello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it. Morello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richard Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Castillo sizes up Morello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Castillo lands with an overhand left. Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Morello pushes Castillo up against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morello keeps control of Castillo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Castillo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Morello manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Morello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Morello just misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Morello closes the distance and clinches. Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Castillo gets through Morello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Morello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. Morello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castillo's efforts to push away. Castillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morello.#BC2# Morello breaks the clinch.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Morello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A telegraphed right hand from Castillo misses the target. Morello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Castillo misses with a straight right. Castillo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Castillo avoids the body shot from Morello.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castillo scores with a hook to the body. Morello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Morello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
Castillo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Morello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morello. Castillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Morello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castillo rather than just go for the knockout. Castillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morello in his tracks. Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Castillo tries to keep at a distance but Morello has taken the fight into the clinch. Morello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not. #BC# Castillo breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Morello misses and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Castillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3# Castillo scores with a nice right hand.
Castillo throws out a loose jab but Morello uses good head movement to avoid it. Morello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillo. Morello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Castillo throwing a counter right hand but Morello manages to avoid it. Morello staying out of range there. Castillo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Morello moves to clinch but Castillo breaks away and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Castillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A jab lands there for Castillo. Morello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Morello is rocked! Castillo lands a right hook to the body.
Castillo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morello is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him? Castillo throws an overhand right that drops Morello like a sack of potatoes! Castillo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Castillo! An out of breath Richard Castillo 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:
FCL - 8
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1# Castillo dodges the punch combination from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a right hand and Castillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked! Dekkers thows a leg kick but Castillo checks it and Castillo counters with a huge left! Dekkers is in big trouble! He's backing up but Castillo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dekkers from any more damage. A dominating finish by Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Castillo! Richard Castillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Castillo as he connects with a hook. Mourinho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mourinho walks into a stiff left hand from Castillo. Mourinho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Wishon Mourinho has been cut. Castillo connects with the punch. Castillo scores with a nice head shot. Mourinho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Castillo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mourinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castillo scores with the left hand. Mourinho knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Mourinho is rocked! Castillo throws an overhand right that has Mourinho reeling! Castillo follows up with more punches and Mourinho is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Castillo! A victorious Richard Castillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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