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Event:
TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Castelo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lemons to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Fabio Castelo has been cut.
Castelo with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Lemons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Castelo! Lemons lets Castelo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Castelo is rocked!
Castelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lemons counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Lemons!
A victorious Bradley Lemons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR60: Chum in the Water
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Songsiskrat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castelo ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat misses with a looping left.
Songsiskrat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Songsiskrat missing with a left hand there. Castelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Songsiskrat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Songsiskrat tries to sprawl out of it but Castelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Songsiskrat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Songsiskrat slams his shin into Castelo's torso.
Songsiskrat jabs Castelo right on the nose. Castelo blinks but takes it well.
Castelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castelo slips a straight right by Songsiskrat.#T1#
Songsiskrat throws a right hand that misses
and Castelo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Songsiskrat, which made it look bad.
Castelo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castelo checks a low kick from Songsiskrat.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Songsiskrat defends it well.
Songsiskrat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castelo moves away.
Castelo tries to clinch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Good work by Castelo as he checks the leg kick.
Castelo moves out of range as Songsiskrat strikes.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Songsiskrat lands with a good body shot.
Songsiskrat throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Castelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Castelo tries to circle away but Songsiskrat has him pinned against the cage.
Castelo goes for a takedown attempt but Songsiskrat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Songsiskrat misses with a few strikes there.
Castelo has a takedown stuffed.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A jab from Songsiskrat misses.
Castelo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Songsiskrat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Castelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Songsiskrat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castelo checks a leg kick.
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Songsiskrat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castelo on the side of the head.
Songsiskrat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut. Castelo saw that one coming.
Songsiskrat looks for the body kick but Castelo saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Songsiskrat.
Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut.
Songsiskrat walks into a jab.
Castelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Songsiskrat tries to sprawl out of it but Castelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Songsiskrat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Songsiskrat is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Castelo ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat throws a body punch but Castelo moves out of range.
Castelo tries a quick counter leg kick but Songsiskrat is wise to it.
Songsiskrat looks to throw the jab but Castelo is out of range.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Songsiskrat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castelo is out of range and Songsiskrat settles back down.
Castelo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Songsiskrat throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Castelo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Songsiskrat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat with a nice calf kick.
Songsiskrat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Castelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Songsiskrat pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Songsiskrat scores with the left hand. Castelo knows he should have avoided that one.
Castelo checks the leg kick.
Castelo slips under a jab.
Castelo staying out of range there.
Castelo throws a leg kick but Songsiskrat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Songsiskrat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick.
Castelo tries to clinch up but Songsiskrat circles away and keeps his distance.
Songsiskrat lands an overhand right.
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Songsiskrat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Songsiskrat throws a looping overhand right but Castelo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castelo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Castelo slips a jab from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat tries to score with a low kick but Castelo moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Songsiskrat misses the shot to the body.
Castelo tries to counter with a clinch but Songsiskrat shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Songsiskrat.
Castelo staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Songsiskrat as Castelo shoots in.
Songsiskrat motions for Castelo to come forward. Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Songsiskrat throws a chopping leg kick but Castelo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Songsiskrat lands a jab to the head.
Songsiskrat slips a jab and a cross from Castelo.
Castelo walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Songsiskrat.
Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Songsiskrat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Songsiskrat swats away the attempt to clinch by Castelo.#T1#
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Songsiskrat connects with a leg kick.
Castelo wants to clinch.
Songsiskrat lands a body shot.
Castelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Songsiskrat stuffs the takedown attempt from Castelo. Castelo gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Songsiskrat misses.
Castelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat throws a series of punches but Castelo avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Songsiskrat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Songsiskrat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat throws a body shot but no joy.
Castelo tries a quick counter leg kick but Songsiskrat is wise to it.
Songsiskrat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Songsiskrat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castelo at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Songsiskrat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Castelo moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Songsiskrat. #BC#
Songsiskrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Songsiskrat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Songsiskrat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Songsiskrat throws a series of punches but Castelo avoids them all with ease.
Castelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Castelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castelo throws a right and a left that Songsiskrat avoids nicely.
Songsiskrat scores with a punch to the head.
Songsiskrat misses with a two punch combination.
Songsiskrat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castelo can do to turn this around?
Songsiskrat tries to land a leg kick but Castelo saw it coming and moves away.
Songsiskrat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fabio Castelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Songsiskrat. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castelo darts in looking for a takedown but Songsiskrat gets double underhooks and turns Castelo into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Songsiskrat.
Good shot there by Songsiskrat.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but Castelo checks it.
Songsiskrat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castelo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Songsiskrat defends it well.
Songsiskrat throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
A combination from Songsiskrat does no damage.
Songsiskrat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castelo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Songsiskrat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Castelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Songsiskrat tries a head kick but it misses.
Songsiskrat throws a body shot but no joy.
Castelo moves out of range as Songsiskrat strikes.
Castelo counters with a body kick.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook.
Songsiskrat lands a lovely overhand right.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Songsiskrat counters with a straight right hand.
Songsiskrat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castelo.
Castelo checks the leg kick.
Songsiskrat thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown but Songsiskrat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Songsiskrat misses with a straight left.
Castelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castelo tries to clinch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Castelo wants to clinch up but Songsiskrat keeps it at a distance.
Songsiskrat misses with a wild combination.
Songsiskrat throws a push kick but Castelo slaps the foot to one side.
Songsiskrat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castelo.
Castelo lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Songsiskrat defends well and Castelo ends up having to push Songsiskrat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Songsiskrat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Songsiskrat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castelo thinking.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
Songsiskrat punishes Castelo's body with a nice straight punch.
Castelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Songsiskrat tries to avoid it but Castelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Songsiskrat to the ground. Songsiskrat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Castelo throws a head kick that misses.
Castelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick
enabling Castelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Castelo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Songsiskrat throws out a loose jab but Castelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Songsiskrat misses with a double jab.
Castelo wants to counter with a clinch but Songsiskrat pushes him away.
Castelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castelo fails to land the takedown.
Songsiskrat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Songsiskrat connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Songsiskrat is predictable there
and Castelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is winning the standup battle so far.
Songsiskrat stuns Castelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabio Castelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Songsiskrat sprawls well. Songsiskrat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Songsiskrat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castelo manages to avoid it.
Castelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Songsiskrat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castelo scrambles back to his feet.
Castelo staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Castelo. Beautiful body shot.
Songsiskrat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Songsiskrat misses with a leg kick.
Castelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Songsiskrat connects with a right hand. Castelo shakes it off.
Castelo with a jab.
Songsiskrat motions for Castelo to come forward. Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Songsiskrat throws a leg kick but Castelo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Songsiskrat.
Castelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Songsiskrat.
Castelo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Songsiskrat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Songsiskrat keeps the fight on the outside.
Castelo swinging wildly here.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Songsiskrat.
A punch lands to the side of Castelo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Castelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Songsiskrat misses.
Songsiskrat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Songsiskrat, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Songsiskrat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castelo.
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Songsiskrat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Songsiskrat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castelo tries a head kick but it misses.
Songsiskrat misses with an uppercut.
Castelo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Songsiskrat lands a jab to Castelo's midsection.
Songsiskrat misses with a wild body shot.
Castelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Songsiskrat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Songsiskrat. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Castelo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Songsiskrat lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat takes a swing at Castelo's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skritskrat Songsiskrat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Songsiskrat, 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 Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
Skritskrat Songsiskrat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Aisland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castelo is fending him off so far but Aisland persists. Nope, Castelo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Castelo on that attempt.
A jab from Aisland misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aisland. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aisland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castelo.
Castelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Castelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Aisland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Castelo misses.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland throws a poor cross that misses
and Aisland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Castelo with that takedown attempt.
Castelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castelo somewhat.
Landau Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Castelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castelo slips under a jab from Aisland.
Landau Aisland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Castelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Castelo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castelo manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Castelo's guard.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland postures up in Castelo's guard and throws a big left but Castelo blocks it.
Aisland pushes down on Castelo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aisland trying to control from half guard but Castelo is working away.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Castelo defends it.
Castelo wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Castelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aisland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Aisland is keen to just control but Castelo is a slippery customer.
Aisland working Castelo over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castelo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aisland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castelo!
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aisland with shots to the head and body - Castelo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castelo tries to reverse the position but Aisland maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland breaks from Castelo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Aisland has isolated one of Castelo's arms. Castelo looking to fight him off but Aisland twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landau Aisland! |
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Event:
TR28: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dancer pushes Castelo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castelo prevents a body shot from Dancer.
Castelo is trying to break the clinch but Dancer has him pressed against the cage.
Castelo is trying to break the clinch but Dancer is controlling him.
Dancer lands a left hand.
Dancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dancer.
Dancer lands a hook that snaps the head of Castelo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dancer.
Dancer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dancer pushes Castelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dancer won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dancer as Castelo tries to tie him up.
Dancer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castelo backwards.
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!
Dancer lands an uppercut.#ROC#Castelo is rocked!
Castelo is trying to break the clinch but Dancer is controlling him.
Castelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?#BC#
Dancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castelo swings widly with a right hand
and Dancer rattles Castelo with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Castelo tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dancer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Castelo stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR18: Gimme a 211
Date: Feb 11, 2022 |
#R1#
McCallum misses with a wild body shot.
Castelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castelo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCallum with a nice cross.
Castelo blocks a jab.
Castelo misses the jab.
McCallum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castelo circles away quickly and effectively.
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Castelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCallum throws a low kick, looking for Castelo's leg but Castelo calmly moves out of range.
Castelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCallum with a body shot.
A big left from Castelo misses.
Nice jab there from McCallum.
McCallum misses with a jab to the body
and Castelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCallum looks to land a combination. Castelo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum lands with an overhand left.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Castelo.
McCallum connects with an inside leg kick.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castelo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum throws a big shot that misses.
Castelo is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
McCallum slips under a jab from Castelo.
Castelo missing with a left hand there. McCallum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCallum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castelo manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McCallum.
Castelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCallum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castelo unleashes a big counter combination but McCallum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCallum throws a shot from downtown. Castelo moves away and avoids it.
Castelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCallum with a body shot.
McCallum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Castelo.
Castelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum lands a glancing blow to the side of Castelo's head.
McCallum throws an off balance right hand
and Castelo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCallum lands with a hook. Castelo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallum lands a glancing blow to the side of Castelo's head.
Castelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.#T2#
A nice combination there by McCallum.
McCallum takes a swing at Castelo's ribcage but misses.
Castelo throws a looping overhand right but McCallum ducks down to avoid it.
Castelo takes one on the button.
McCallum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCallum misses with a straight left.
Castelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCallum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castelo.#ROC#Castelo is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target.
Castelo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castelo is still on wobbly legs! Can McCallum finish him?
A slow jab from McCallum misses its intended target.
Castelo seems to have recovered his senses.
McCallum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCallum throws a chopping leg kick but Castelo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castelo moves out of range of the body kick.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
Castelo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castelo lands a jab to McCallum's midsection.
McCallum thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castelo! But no joy.
McCallum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
McCallum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCallum's corner calls for a 1-2. McCallum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castelo throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum lands a slapping body shot.
Castelo misses with a looping left.
Rian McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Castelo defending well as McCallum loads up on a big left hand.
Castelo throws a shot from downtown. McCallum moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castelo ducks under a wild hook from McCallum.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castelo.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castelo.
Jab, jab by McCallum - just one landing.
Castelo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCallum misses with a hook. Castelo ducked under it nicely.
Castelo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A jab from McCallum does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Castelo slips the punch.
McCallum walks into a stiff left hand from Castelo.
McCallum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Castelo counters with a stiff right hand.
Castelo throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. McCallum catches Castelo right on the button with a cross.
Castelo slips a straight right by McCallum.
McCallum throws a big shot that misses.
McCallum tries to land a leg kick but Castelo saw it coming and moves away.
McCallum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Castelo misses.
Nice defenses there by Castelo.
McCallum throws a big shot that misses.
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rian McCallum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCallum throws a low kick but Castelo avoids it.
It seemed like Castelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCallum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castelo can do to turn this around?
Castelo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCallum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castelo!
McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castelo.
Castelo misses with a hook.
Castelo scores with a hook.
Castelo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Castelo throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
Castelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castelo cracks McCallum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCallum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Castelo misses.
McCallum throws a hook but Castelo blocks it.
Castelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
McCallum connects with a nice looking jab.
McCallum lands a nice looking body shot.
McCallum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McCallum misses.
McCallum misses the body punch
and Castelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castelo misses with a hook.
Castelo throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
McCallum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castelo.
McCallum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castelo in his tracks.
Castelo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rian McCallum is winning the standup battle so far.
McCallum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castelo swings widly with a right hand
and McCallum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum throws a series of punches but Castelo moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCallum, as that shot connected.
McCallum throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
McCallum tries to score with a low kick but Castelo moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCallum. Castelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCallum misses with a straight left.
McCallum throws out a leg kick but Castelo moves out of range and McCallum only half commits.
McCallum misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castelo.
Castelo lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
Castelo throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
McCallum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castelo manages to avoid it.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Castelo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Castelo moved out of range nicely.
Castelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castelo avoids the body shot from McCallum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castelo! But no joy.
A lazy left from McCallum finds it's target.
McCallum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castelo.
Castelo moves away from the strike by McCallum.
Castelo moves away from the strike by McCallum. #T3#
Castelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.
McCallum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCallum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castelo.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCallum throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Castelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCallum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castelo.
McCallum misses with a left hand
and Castelo counters with a stiff right hand.
McCallum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCallum throws a leg kick that misses.
Castelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castelo looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
McCallum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCallum thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCallum lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Castelo missing with a left hand there. McCallum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCallum.
Castelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCallum takes a swing at Castelo's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Castelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castelo throws a shot from downtown. McCallum moves away and avoids it.
McCallum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCallum throws a jab when Castelo was well out of range.
Castelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
McCallum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castelo throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castelo doesn't seem bothered though.
McCallum connects with a body shot that sends Castelo's belly button to the back.
Castelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rian McCallum will probably get the nod.
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#
McCallum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castelo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#McCallum is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Castelo drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McCallum's head, knocking him out cold! Castelo is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabio Castelo! |
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Event:
TR12.5: Spill Some More
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Vonstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Castelo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castelo as he jumps to the side.
Vonstein fails with the takedown
and Castelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destro Vonstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castelo throws out a powerful jab.
Destro Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonstein fails with the takedown
and Castelo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vonstein.
Vonstein fails with the takedown.
Castelo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vonstein with a poor takedown
and Castelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castelo as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vonstein.
Castelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vonstein is breathing heavily.#T1#
Castelo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Vonstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vonstein with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Castelo counters with a big uppercut that knocks Vonstein off his feet! Castelo dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Castelo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vonstein tries to bench press Castelo off him but Castelo keeps the position.
Castelo controls the position from side control.
Vonstein misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vonstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Vonstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Castelo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Castelo is looking to take a break and control but Vonstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castelo wants to stand but Vonstein has his arm trapped.
Vonstein tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vonstein wants to control but Castelo postures up.
Vonstein tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vonstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vonstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vonstein struggling a bit here.#T3#
Castelo controlling from side mount.
Castelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vonstein keeps working.
Vonstein is letting Castelo control him for a moment.
Vonstein manages to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castelo's back!
Castelo trying to control the hands but Vonstein breaks the grip. #SUB#
Vonstein is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castelo is defending well though. Vonstein let's go of the attempt for now.
Castelo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vonstein off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vonstein misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Vonstein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Castelo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Castelo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vonstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Castelo tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Vonstein has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Castelo is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Destro Vonstein! |
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