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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 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotlib feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotlib is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos tries to break free but Gotlib pushes him back against the cage.
Gotlib changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotlib misses its target.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Gotlib counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Gotlib is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gotlib swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gotlib's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotlib looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
#SUB#
Gotlib is looking to cinch up a triangle. Santos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gotlib's body to avoid the submission. Gotlib has instead reached around Santos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gotlib arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Isaac Gotlib! |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Maneaba swings for the body but Gotlib moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneaba misses the target.
Maneaba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gotlib decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maneaba's guard.#SUB#
Gotlib drops back looking for a leg! Maneaba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maneaba manages to kick Gotlib off! Gotlib jumps back into Maneaba's guard. #SUB#
Gotlib drops back looking for a leg! Maneaba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maneaba manages to kick Gotlib off! Gotlib jumps back into Maneaba's guard. #SUB#
Gotlib is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotlib drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gotlib seems to have locked his on tight now - Maneaba screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gotlib, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Isaac Gotlib! |
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Event:
UFF 4: Michigan vs Reyes
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Maneaba gets a clinch.
Gotlib has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maneaba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gotlib turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Gotlib has hold of Maneaba's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maneaba tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gotlib cranks the arm and Maneaba screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maneaba, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Gotlib! |
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