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Event:
MMA Hype -25-
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
McGarvey throws a shot to the body.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGarvey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGarvey swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
McGarvey lands with a good body shot.
McGarvey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stephen McGarvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo tries to clinch but McGarvey is having none of it.
McGarvey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGarvey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGarvey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGarvey.#CUT#It looks like Joey Castillo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but McGarvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGarvey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by McGarvey.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like McGarvey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castillo.
McGarvey keeps the fight on the outside.
McGarvey misses with a wild combination.
McGarvey sets himself, and Castillo steps forward looking for the clinch! McGarvey avoids it this time.#T1#
McGarvey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like McGarvey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephen McGarvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
McGarvey lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from McGarvey.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGarvey as he avoids it easily.
Castillo looks winded!
McGarvey lands a slapping body shot.
McGarvey cracks Castillo's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Castillo slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before McGarvey can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen McGarvey! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Hansen gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hansen misses the target.
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
Castillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Joey Castillo has been cut.
Hansen lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hansen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hansen pounces like a tiger and cracks Castillo with a vicious hook! Castillo is down but not out! Hansen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryan Hansen! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yahir Velez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velez (2) vs (0) Castillo
Castillo is looking for a sweep. Velez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castillo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Velez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Velez passes Castillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velez controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Velez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Velez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velez passes Castillo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Velez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
Velez wants to pass the guard but Castillo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Castillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castillo.
Velez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castillo keeping full guard, as Velez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Velez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Velez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Velez controlling the action here.
Velez wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velez moves into full mount! Castillo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (5) vs (0) Castillo#T4#
Castillo tries to hold on but Velez pushes him away.
Castillo can't escape the position.
Velez controlling from the full mount.
Velez prevents Castillo from getting the reversal.
Velez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Castillo for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Velez wants to take Castillo's back but he can't do it this time.
Castillo wants to hold on but Velez pushes him away.
Castillo tries to reverse the position but Velez maintains control.
Velez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Velez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castillo is desperately trying to improve his position but Velez has a good base and remains in mount.
Velez fails to move to back control. #T6#
Velez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Castillo is holding on tight.
Velez avoids the attempt from Castillo to control.
Castillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Velez controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Castillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Velez controlling the position easily from mount.
Velez wants to take Castillo's back but he can't do it this time.
Velez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Velez takes Castillo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Velez (8) vs (0) Castillo
Castillo tries to escape but Velez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Velez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Castillo is controlling Velez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velez (8) vs (2) Castillo
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Velez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Velez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castillo is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Velez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velez (10) vs (2) Castillo
Velez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
Velez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castillo looking to control.
#T10#
Velez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castillo looking to control but Velez passes into half guard.
#T11#
Velez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Velez is thwarting Castillo's attempts to control the position.
Velez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Castillo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Velez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (13) vs (2) Castillo
Velez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Castillo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Velez (16) vs (2) Castillo#SUB#
Castillo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Velez's arms. #T13#
Castillo trying to control the hands but Velez breaks the grip. #SUB#
Velez has got one arm under Castillo's chin. This could be trouble... Castillo trying to control the other hand but Velez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Castillo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yahir Velez! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Iason!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Castillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castillo (2) vs (0) Iason
Castillo trying to control but Iason is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Iason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Iason is looking for a triangle here but Castillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (5) vs (0) Iason
Castillo works to advance to full mount. Iason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (7) vs (0) Iason
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Castillo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iason has worked his arm free - good work by Iason!
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position. #T1##SUB#
Castillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iason regains half guard there - taking advantage of Castillo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Castillo is keen to just control but Iason is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Castillo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (10) vs (0) Iason
Iason is trying to get back to half guard.
Iason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iason keeps trying to improve his position.
Iason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (10) vs (2) Iason
Castillo trying to hold on to Iason's head to control him but Iason postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Iason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castillo is pressing down on Iason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iason looking to pass the guard.
Iason 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.
Iason trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Castillo is looking for a triangle but Iason pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Iason tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
Iason postures up.
#SUB#
Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Castillo looking for a guillotine here but Iason defends easily.
Iason trying to move into half guard but instead Castillo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (12) vs (2) Iason#T5##SUB2#
Iason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castillo forces his way into half guard.
Castillo is looking to stall here but Iason recovers full guard.
Castillo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Iason wants to improve his position but Castillo is controlling well.
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Iason wants to sweep but Castillo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (15) vs (2) Iason
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Iason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Castillo is really struggling to control Iason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Iason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castillo trying to control the action but Iason is working from the bottom. #T9#
Iason is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control.
Castillo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (17) vs (2) Iason
Iason has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Castillo (20) vs (2) Iason
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#
Iason is trying to defend against the choke here but Castillo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Castillo Tightens the hold and Iason taps out furiously! Castillo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Castillo! |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jits Prof!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prof clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Prof decides to pull guard.
Prof pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prof is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prof dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (0) vs (2) Prof
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
Prof's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillo controls Prof momentarily but Prof frees himself. #SUB#
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Prof drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (2) Prof
Prof is trying to control Castillo's posture but Castillo avoids it.
Prof is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Prof is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prof can't do much from the bottom here.
Prof is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castillo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (6) Prof#T4#
I really don't envy Castillo right now.
#SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prof avoiding Castillo 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Good control from Prof.
Castillo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a choke. Castillo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Castillo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (6) vs (6) Prof
Prof pulls Castillo in to control the position. #T6#
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo stands and throws Prof's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (9) vs (6) Prof#T7#
Prof is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Castillo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (11) vs (6) Prof
Prof is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prof can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prof tries to lock up and control but Castillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prof is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prof 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.
Prof wants to control but Castillo is having none of it.
Prof is trying to escape the mount.
#T8##SUB#
Castillo working for a submission but Prof is keeping him at bay.
Prof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prof has a hand on Castillo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castillo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (14) vs (6) Prof
Prof really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prof regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Prof actively working from the bottom here.
Prof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prof keeping control of the position.
Prof gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Prof has Castillo pulled in close to control his posture.
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prof has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11##SUB2#
Prof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof wants to sweep here but Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Prof is keeping the position.
Prof is controlling Castillo's posture.#T12#
Prof tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof trying to control the position here.
Prof is looking to sweep but instead, Castillo has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Prof controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castillo prevents Prof from improving his position.
Prof manages to get to full guard.
Prof controlling the position.#T14#
Castillo trying to move into half guard but instead Prof has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (14) vs (8) Prof
Prof pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prof forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is trying to maintain the position but Prof is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castillo takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castillo off to one side.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cider darts in and clinches Castillo up against the cage.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Castillo pulls Cider into guard.
Castillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cider won't allow Castillo to sweep him here. #T1#
Castillo is trying to control the position but Cider postures up.
Castillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Cider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cider trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Castillo seems unphased.
Dixon Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Cider.
Dixon Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Castillo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cider lands a jab to Castillo's midsection.
Good shot there by Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo slips a jab from Cider.#CL#
Castillo tries to keep at a distance but Cider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Castillo.
#T3#
Castillo looking for a takedown.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Castillo is trying to drag Cider to the mat but Cider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castillo up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Cider misses with a body punch.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillo up against the cage.
Cider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Cider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider has Castillo pressed against the cage.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Castillo.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. Castillo should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Castillo trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cider is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up.
Castillo slips nicely into half guard.
Castillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cider is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Castillo sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cider but Cider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Cider blocks a head kick by Castillo.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castillo throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Castillo unleashes a big counter combination but Cider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Castillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Castillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming.
Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Castillo staying out of range there.
Cider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castillo fails with the takedown
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Castillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cider misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cider misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Cider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Cider rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Castillo looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon Cider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Cider.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
Castillo fails to pull guard.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Cider misses with a hook to the body
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cider misses with a left hand
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Cider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Cider keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Castillo rushes Cider and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Castillo gets control of Cider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castillo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Castillo looking for a triangle here. Cider is fighting it but it looks tight! Castillo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cider is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Castillo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Castillo misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Chaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chaka gets underhooks to prevent Castillo's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Castillo manages to pull guard.
Chaka lands a couple of elbows.
Chaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Chaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castillo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaka keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Castillo wants to control from the top but Chaka keeps moving.
Chaka trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Chaka has his foot on Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaka has control of Castillo's left arm, preventing Castillo from doing any damage.
Chaka has a closed guard, preventing Castillo from standing up.
Castillo takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T2#
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.
Chaka controlling Castillo's posture. #SUB#
Chaka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castillo has picked Chaka up and slammed him! Chaka can't keep hold of the triangle and Castillo manages to pass to side control!
Castillo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Castillo trying to control the action but Chaka is working from the bottom.
Castillo throws an elbow but Chaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chaka sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Chaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Castillo prevents Chaka from standing back up.
#SUB#
Chaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaka is refusing to be controlled, as Castillo sits in half guard.
Chaka wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaka is staying active underneath Castillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaka is looking to get back to full guard here but Castillo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Castillo trying to control the action but Chaka is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chaka is trying to strike from the bottom but Castillo has passed into full mount.
Chaka doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Chaka tries to hold on but Castillo pushes him away.
Chaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaka is trying to reverse the position but instead Castillo has taken his back - oops!
Castillo not allowing Chaka to control his hands.
Castillo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Castillo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chaka is defending well though. Castillo let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Castillo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Castillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaka.
Castillo closes the distance but Chaka moves to the side #TD#
and Chaka counters with a single leg into guard. Castillo didn't expect that.
Chaka postures up.
Chaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaka lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaka working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Chaka controlling from the top position.
Castillo working a defensive guard but Chaka passes into half guard.
Chaka stops Castillo from getting back to his feet.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
Chaka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chaka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chaka prevents Castillo from getting the reversal.
Castillo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Chaka with good strikes from the mount here!
Chaka raining down shots from the mount!
Buan Chaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big strike lands for Chaka! That's really hurt Castillo and he's turned his back - Chaka keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Chaka jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buan Chaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Melendez wants to clinch up but Castillo keeps it at a distance.
Castillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Castillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Melendez moves into range and clinches up with Castillo.
Melendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Castillo has double underhooks.
Melendez misses with a body punch.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Melendez tries to break the clinch but Castillo is controlling the position.
Melendez keeps control of Castillo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melendez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Castillo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melendez defends well and Castillo ends up having to push Melendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Melendez or not.
Melendez wants to stall.
#T1#
Castillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Castillo has Melendez pressed against the cage, preventing Melendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Melendez is defending well.#TD#
Castillo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Castillo manages to end up in side control.
Melendez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castillo is controlling him well.
Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Castillo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Melendez is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Melendez tries to escape back to his feet but Castillo has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Melendez's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Melendez is tapping! Castillo saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Castillo!
Gilbert Melendez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna come back stronger and I won't lose again CHAMA'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Padilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castillo shoots and misses
and Padilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Padilla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Padilla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joey Castillo has been cut.
Castillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Padilla counter with a right hand.
Castillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Padilla counters with a straight right hand.
Jadiel Padilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Padilla cracks Castillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Padilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Padilla pinned against the cage. Padilla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo has his takedown stuffed
and Padilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Padilla throwing a counter right hand but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Castillo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Padilla circles away easily
and Padilla counters with a left to the body.
Castillo looks winded!
Castillo wants to clinch
and Padilla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Castillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Padilla to score with a decent uppercut.
Padilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo tries to clinch up
and Padilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Castillo is rocked!
Castillo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Padilla swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jadiel Padilla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Gilmore does it's job there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilmore's elbow.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilmore working aggressively here.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Gilmore.
Castillo has Gilmore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gilmore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gilmore.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gilmore as Castillo tries to tie him up.
Gilmore misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Castillo jumps guard and drags Gilmore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmore trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Gilmore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gilmore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Gilmore is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Castillo throws a couple of heel strikes.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
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.
Castillo looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gilmore looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gilmore throws a jab when Castillo was well out of range.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Gilmore pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Gilmore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castillo misses with the combination.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Gilmore closes the distance and pushes Castillo back into the cage.
Castillo looking to stall.
Gilmore lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gilmore.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Gilmore is controlling him.
Gilmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilmore is pushing Castillo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Castillo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Castillo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Castillo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gilmore is defending well. Castillo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gilmore has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Castillo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Castillo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo cracks a nice hook into Le's ribs.
Castillo shoots for a takedown but Le saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le with a hook.
Good shot there by Le.
Le keeps the fight on the outside.
Le throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le digs a good hook to Castillo's body.
Castillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le swivels and escapes.
Castillo shoots in for a double leg but Le sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Le.#T1#
Le dips to his left and cracks Castillo with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Castillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Le, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Le was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Le keeps it at a distance.
Le tests Castillo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Le sprawls well. He's pushed Castillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castillo darts in looking for a takedown but Le gets double underhooks and turns Castillo into the cage.
Castillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le.
Le lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Castillo is looking to break free of the clinch but Le has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le digs a right hand underneath Castillo's ribcage. Castillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Good body shot from Le.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Le is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Le.
Le swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le lands a nice shot to the body.
Le is pushing Castillo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Le is controlling him.#T3#
Le dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Le lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo tries to pull guard but Le won't allow it.
Le stalling in the clinch.
Castillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le lands a shoulder strike.
Le lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Le on the inside.
Le pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Le scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Le lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Le.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
Le lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillo up against the cage.
Le misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le cracks Castillo with a nice body shot.
Castillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Le lands a shoulder strike.
Le lands with a light punch inside.
Le lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Le dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Le counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castillo misses with a takedown attempt - Le sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castillo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Le.#TD#
Castillo drives through with a takedown into Le's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.#SU#
Castillo gets to his feet. Le looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Le just misses with a punch to the body.
As Le tries to get set, Castillo tries to push him back and clinch up but Le manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Le displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castillo.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Le darts in and clinches Castillo up against the cage.
Le makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Le is working Castillo over against the cage.
Le lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Le lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head.
Le lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. #TD#
Castillo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Le postures up.
Castillo is really struggling to control Le but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB#
Castillo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Le doesn't defend quickly enough and Castillo has managed to lock this one up! Can Le escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Castillo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Castillo! |
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