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Event:
UFF 13: Gotlib vs Castaneda
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Gotlib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castaneda defends it nicely.
Castaneda lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotlib off the cage and back into range.
Gotlib shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Gotlib backs off Castaneda throws a huge counter combo but Gotlib manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Castaneda clinches with his opponent.
Castaneda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotlib's elbow.
Gotlib has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castaneda after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Gotlib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda pushes Gotlib back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gotlib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gotlib is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Castaneda clinches with his opponent.
Castaneda stalling in the clinch.
Castaneda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castaneda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gotlib changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castaneda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Castaneda lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castaneda. Gotlib shrugs it off though.
Castaneda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Castaneda.
Gotlib with a poor takedown
and Castaneda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gotlib is rocked!
Gotlib takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Gotlib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Isaac Gotlib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotlib takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Castaneda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Castaneda.
Gotlib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Castaneda as the two fighters clinch.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castaneda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Gotlib is working for takedown but Castaneda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow.
Castaneda stops a takedown attempt from Gotlib.
Castaneda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castaneda slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Gotlib takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Castaneda moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Castaneda. #BC2#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotlib.#CL2#
Castaneda pushes Gotlib up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotlib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castaneda to keep the fight standing.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow.
Castaneda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gotlibs head.
Castaneda gets through Gotlib's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Castaneda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castaneda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gotlib drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gotlib can't get the takedown.
Castaneda is leaning against Gotlib and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Castaneda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castaneda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gotlib's defenses.
Castaneda lands with a left to the head.
Castaneda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castaneda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castaneda is working Gotlib over against the cage.
Castaneda lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Castaneda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gotlibs head.
Castaneda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gotlib's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands an elbow that stopped Gotlib in his tracks for a moment.
Castaneda lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotlib wants a takedown.
Castaneda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castaneda dips a shoulder and cracks Gotlib with a mighty uppercut! Gotlib falls back against the cage and Castaneda unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gotlib is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Castaneda screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davion Castaneda!
Davion Castaneda is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Ferreira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Castaneda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ferreira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castaneda, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ferreira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castaneda regains guard.
#ES#
Castaneda has his feet on Ferreira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Castaneda darts in and clinches Ferreira up against the cage.
Castaneda misses with an elbow over the top.
Castaneda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castaneda after a bit of a struggle.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Ferreira.#T1#
Castaneda lands an elbow inside that Ferreira shrugs off.
The referee calls for Castaneda to work.
Castaneda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferreira up against the cage.
Castaneda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castaneda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferreira avoids it.
Castaneda can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Castaneda effectively controlling the action here.
Castaneda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira controls his hands.
#T2#
Castaneda tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Castaneda gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castaneda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castaneda.
Castaneda avoiding damage.
Ferreira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castaneda is defending well.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Castaneda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castaneda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Castaneda coming out on top.#T3#
Ferreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castaneda defends well and Ferreira ends up having to push Castaneda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferreira looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Castaneda.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castaneda.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jose Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Castaneda. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.
Castaneda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferreira's head.
A head kick from Castaneda lands but Ferreira takes it in his stride.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
Castaneda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Castaneda lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Castaneda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castaneda as he jumps to the side.
Castaneda swinging wildly here.
Ferreira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castaneda defends well and Ferreira ends up having to push Castaneda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferreira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Ferreira persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Castaneda lands a high kick!
#ROC#Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira backs away from a small jab... but Castaneda lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ferreira crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Castaneda with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Davion Castaneda! |
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Event:
UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda dodges the punch combination from Gallegos.
Gallegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kareem Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos throws a right and a left that Castaneda avoids nicely.
Castaneda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Castaneda thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallegos is looking to chop away at Castaneda's legs.
Castaneda misses with a head kick.
Gallegos throws a counter combo.
Gallegos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gallegos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallegos misses with a combination
and Castaneda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gallegos loads up on a big right hand but Castaneda slips the punch.
Castaneda wants to clinch.
Gallegos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Gallegos scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Gallegos fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Castaneda is stalling here.
Castaneda keeps control of Gallegos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gallegos has a couple of punches blocked by Castaneda.
Castaneda blocks an uppercut.
Castaneda lands an elbow inside that Gallegos shrugs off.
Castaneda can't find room to land a body shot as Gallegos controls the action.
Castaneda taking a breather.
Gallegos has a couple of punches blocked by Castaneda.
Gallegos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castaneda lands a nice uppercut.
Gallegos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallegos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gallegos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallegos tries to throw a body punch but Castaneda avoids it by throwing Gallegos back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castaneda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gallegos is trying to push Castaneda away but Castaneda has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Castaneda on the inside.
Gallegos lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castaneda lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gallegos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castaneda's brow.
Gallegos is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Castaneda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallegos wants a takedown.
Castaneda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castaneda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallegos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kareem Gallegos.
Gallegos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallegos misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallegos. #CL#
Castaneda drives through and clinches with Gallegos against the ropes.
Gallegos wants to take the fight to the mat but Castaneda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castaneda blocking some punches.
Castaneda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Castaneda tries to throw a body punch but Gallegos avoids it by throwing Castaneda back against the ropes.
Castaneda looking to throw knees to the head but Gallegos is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gallegos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castaneda can pounce on him.
Gallegos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Castaneda pushes Gallegos up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda is looking to slow Gallegos down with leg kicks.
Castaneda moves away from the strike by Gallegos. #CL2#
Gallegos moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos letting Castaneda take a breather here.
Gallegos tries to circle away but Castaneda has him pinned against the ropes.
Gallegos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castaneda taking a breather.
Castaneda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallegos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castaneda lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gallegos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castaneda's brow.
Castaneda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallegos misses with a straight right.
Gallegos with a hook.
Castaneda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gallegos fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda is looking for a counter combo.
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gallegos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Gallegos lands a leg kick that knocks Castaneda off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Gallegos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castaneda with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davion Castaneda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gallegos throws a nice looking combination but Castaneda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castaneda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gallegos shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallegos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gallegos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castaneda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castaneda slips a straight right by Gallegos.
Castaneda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses.
Castaneda misses with a wild body shot.
Castaneda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallegos throws a shot from downtown. Castaneda moves away and avoids it.
Gallegos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gallegos throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Castaneda is rocked!
Kareem Gallegos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Castaneda.
Oh Castaneda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallegos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castaneda seems to have got his legs back now.
Castaneda wants to clinch up but Gallegos keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Good leg kick by Gallegos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castaneda.
Gallegos motions for Castaneda to come forward. Gallegos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
Gallegos avoids the head kick by Castaneda.
Castaneda ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Castaneda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castaneda blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Gallegos misses.
Gallegos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Gallegos moves out of range.
#CL#
Gallegos gets tackled into the ropes by Castaneda. Castaneda maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castaneda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Gallegos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallegos misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Castaneda dodges an elbow strike from Gallegos.
Gallegos wants to break free but Castaneda has control.
Gallegos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallegos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
Castaneda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castaneda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castaneda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Gallegos moves out of range easily.
Gallegos flicks out a counter leg kick but Castaneda steps away.
Gallegos tries to bum rush Castaneda with a series of wild strikes but Castaneda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallegos cracks Castaneda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gallegos swinging wildly here.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Gallegos moves out of range.
Castaneda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gallegos. Gallegos gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallegos misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Gallegos lunges at Castaneda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castaneda's hand.
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda is looking to clinch.
Gallegos looks to throw the jab but Castaneda is out of range.
Good leg kick by Gallegos.
Sloppy strikes from Gallegos. Those never looked like landing.
Gallegos connects with a jab.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Gallegos moves out of range.
Gallegos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castaneda is looking to clinch but Gallegos is avoiding it.
Gallegos throws out a loose jab but Castaneda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallegos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castaneda is able to avoid easily.
Castaneda tries to clinch there but Gallegos circles away.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
Castaneda half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Castaneda swinging wildly here.
Castaneda connects with a body shot.
Castaneda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallegos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castaneda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Gallegos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallegos throws a right hand that Castaneda ducks under and follows up with a left that Castaneda also avoids with ease.
That kick from Castaneda tenderised Gallegos's leg. Gallegos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gallegos throws out a powerful jab.
Gallegos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Castaneda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gallegos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a leg kick.
Gallegos throws a jab but it's blocked by Castaneda.
Castaneda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castaneda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gallegos. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Gallegos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Castaneda takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a lunging right hand
and Castaneda counters with a two punch combo.
Gallegos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castaneda back to the ropes. Gallegos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Castaneda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gallegos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castaneda pushes Gallegos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davion Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallegos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castaneda looks to land a combination but Gallegos avoids it well.
Castaneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castaneda slips under a jab.
Gallegos wants to clinch but Castaneda slips to the side
and Castaneda counters with a two punch combo.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gallegos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Gallegos.#T1#
Castaneda wants to clinch up but Gallegos keeps it at a distance.
Castaneda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castaneda trying to stall but Gallegos improves his position.
Gallegos is trying to break free.
Gallegos takes a shot to the head.
Gallegos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Castaneda.
Castaneda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Castaneda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallegos is trying to break the clinch but Castaneda has him pressed against the ropes.
Gallegos misses with a punch on the inside.
Castaneda blocks an uppercut.
Gallegos tries to circle away but Castaneda has him pinned against the ropes.
Castaneda crunches a lovely knee into Gallegos's ribcage.#BC2#
Gallegos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallegos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Castaneda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallegos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castaneda.
Gallegos lands a jab to the head.
Gallegos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Gallegos does no damage.
Gallegos misses with a wild combination.
Gallegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castaneda counters with a one-two to the body.
Castaneda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
#CL#
Castaneda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Castaneda.
Davion Castaneda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castaneda unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Castaneda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Castaneda as the two fighters clinch.
Castaneda lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallegos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castaneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Gallegos throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Castaneda.
Castaneda lands a nice elbow.
Gallegos is trying to break the clinch but Castaneda is controlling him.
Castaneda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Castaneda.
Castaneda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallegos's elbow.
Gallegos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castaneda tries to stall but Gallegos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Castaneda slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
#T4#
Castaneda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda blocks a low kick nicely.
Gallegos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castaneda.
Gallegos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castaneda.#CL#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Gallegos is trying to force a seperation but Castaneda has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Gallegos.
Gallegos misses with some punches.
Castaneda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallegos takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Gallegos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castaneda - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallegos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castaneda is fending him off so far but Gallegos persists. Nope, Castaneda circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallegos fails with the takedown.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castaneda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallegos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castaneda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Castaneda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Castaneda rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castaneda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Davion Castaneda has been cut.
Castaneda managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Castaneda throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.#T1##CL#
Castaneda closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
#CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castaneda misses with a head kick.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Castaneda.
Castaneda swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
#T2#
Castaneda scores with a spinning back kick!
McGuire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castaneda.
Castaneda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Castaneda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.
Castaneda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Castaneda gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Castaneda avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire prevents Castaneda from breaking the clinch.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Castaneda misses. #CL#
Castaneda drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castaneda circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire tries to clinch but Castaneda moves out of range.
Castaneda throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Castaneda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castaneda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4##CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Castaneda.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire is looking to control Castaneda's arms but Castaneda gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Castaneda tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
Castaneda managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Castaneda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castaneda.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Castaneda's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Castaneda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davion Castaneda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castaneda throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Castaneda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGuire darts in and clinches Castaneda up against the cage.
Castaneda avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Nathanael McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castaneda is trying to stall.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Castaneda.
McGuire tries to clinch but Castaneda moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
McGuire wants to clinch.
No joy there for Castaneda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castaneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castaneda counters with a thumping low kick.
Castaneda tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castaneda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castaneda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Castaneda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Davion Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castaneda is looking to counter punch.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Castaneda pushes him off.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castaneda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castaneda misses with a low kick.
Castaneda throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Castaneda pushes him away.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Castaneda circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Castaneda throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Castaneda.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Castaneda shakes him off and moves away.
Castaneda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castaneda keeps the fight on the outside.
Castaneda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Castaneda circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Castaneda keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Castaneda circles away.
Castaneda throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.#T4#
Castaneda keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Davion Castaneda is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Castaneda keeps the fight on the outside.
Castaneda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castaneda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Castaneda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castaneda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Castaneda misses with an elbow over the top.
Castaneda takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castaneda misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Castaneda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davion Castaneda'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. This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Castaneda is avoiding it.
Castaneda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
#CL#
Castaneda clinches with his opponent.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castaneda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castaneda wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire scores a nice knee to the body.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Castaneda blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castaneda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castaneda's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from McGuire.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Castaneda managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
#T1#
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.
Davion Castaneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Castaneda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castaneda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Castaneda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castaneda avoids it.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.#T2#
Castaneda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Castaneda tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
#CL#
Castaneda rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Castaneda avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Castaneda avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castaneda.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Castaneda avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Castaneda.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.
Castaneda can't break the clinch.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castaneda blocks it with crossed arms.
Nathanael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castaneda.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castaneda swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Castaneda moves away
and Castaneda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castaneda lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castaneda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castaneda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Castaneda is avoiding it.
Castaneda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castaneda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Castaneda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castaneda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castaneda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Castaneda loads up on a big left hand.
Castaneda keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathanael McGuire.
I think Castaneda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Castaneda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Castaneda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sheppard has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sheppard manages to circle out of the way.
Castaneda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sheppard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.
Castaneda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard misses with a takedown attempt - Castaneda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheppard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castaneda.#T1##CL#
Castaneda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheppard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Castaneda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheppard wants to clinch up but Castaneda keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheppard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castaneda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard fails to land the takedown.
Castaneda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castaneda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Castaneda has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Castaneda clinches.
Sheppard is working for takedown but Castaneda is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castaneda. Sheppard shrugs it off though.
Castaneda scores with a head kick. Sheppard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
Davion Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Castaneda clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Sheppard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sheppard fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Castaneda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Castaneda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheppard.
Castaneda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheppard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but Castaneda holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheppard drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Sheppard tries to clinch up but Castaneda circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Castaneda. #CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Castaneda misses with a double jab.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Castaneda misses with a wild combination.
Castaneda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Castaneda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Castaneda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheppard, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheppard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castaneda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castaneda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppards head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheppard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castaneda lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda dominated that round.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sheppard thuds a left hand into Castaneda's body.
Castaneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard throws a push kick but Castaneda slaps the foot to one side.
Davion Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Sheppard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheppard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castaneda.#CL#
Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Castaneda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castaneda is pressed up against the cage. Sheppard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castaneda down to the mat. Castaneda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Sheppard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheppard is looking to clinch.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheppard can do to turn this around?
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sheppard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SU2#
Sheppard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Castaneda to his feet.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Castaneda is having none of it.
Davion Castaneda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheppard is looking for the big counter here.
Castaneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castaneda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sheppard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheppard.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castaneda throws a right hand that Sheppard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppard also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Sheppard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castaneda counters with a series of strikes. Sheppard will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castaneda connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and presses him up against the cage.
Sheppard tries to break free but Castaneda pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Castaneda.
Castaneda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sheppard dives in for a single leg takedown but Castaneda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Castaneda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheppard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda connects with a high kick.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Castaneda closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheppard wants to get back to striking at distance but Castaneda won't allow it.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Sheppard goes for a double leg but Castaneda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castaneda continues to drive forward.
Castaneda misses with a head kick.
Sheppard wants to clinch up but Castaneda keeps it at a distance.
Castaneda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castaneda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castaneda.#T4#
Sheppard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castaneda misses with the combination.
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castaneda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Sheppard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Castaneda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheppard. That did some damage!
Sheppard is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sheppard clinches up against the cage.
Castaneda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Castaneda dodges the punch combination from Sheppard.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Castaneda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheppard circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheppard throws a counter combo.
Castaneda fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheppard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheppard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castaneda connects with a high kick.
Castaneda leaves Sheppard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheppard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castaneda swivels and escapes.
Castaneda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheppard is defended easily by Castaneda.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.#T1#
Sheppard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheppard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davion Castaneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castaneda with a nice calf kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castaneda just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheppard. #T2##CL#
Castaneda clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
Castaneda lands a head kick!
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Castaneda avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheppard or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad. #T3#
Castaneda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheppard tries for a takedown but Castaneda circles away easily
and Castaneda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sheppard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Castaneda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castaneda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castaneda tries to circle away but Sheppard has him pinned against the cage.#T4##BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Castaneda moves out of range.
Sheppard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castaneda's waist but Castaneda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheppard off to one side.
Sheppard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castaneda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castaneda throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Castaneda clinches up with Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage.
Castaneda gets underhooks to prevent Sheppard's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda works over Sheppard's head and body with a nice combination.
Reece Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castaneda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castaneda, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Castaneda! |
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