UFC 139: Shamar Bailey Vs. Danny Castillo
By Mark Wayne | November 19, 2011 | Comments
The following is from our live coverage of UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson. To access our full coverage, click here.The first bout of the evening takes place at a catchweight of 158lbs., as a result of Bailey's inability to make the lightweight limit.
Round 1: Castillo throws a kick and slips, but recovers quickly and takes Bailey down when he rushes in to capitalize. Bailey isn't held down long though, he fights to his feet. Castillo keeping him grated against the fence, he lifts Bailey high and dumps him to the mat. Bailey gets up, but Castillo picks him up over his shoulder again, this time with more emphasis and away from the cage. Castillo riding top position, in half guard. Two minutes to go and Bailey is just holding on. Castillo makes space and puts some hands on Bailey. Castillo working ground and pound while trying to improve position. Castillo is starting to wail on Bailey, then takes mount. Bailey escapes, but Castillo is still on top of him, pounding away. Bailey is warned that the stoppage is coming and when he turns over the ref waves it off.
Danny Castillo defeated Shamar Bailey via TKO (strikes) at 4:52 of round 1
Castillo says he felt disrespected at the weigh-ins, calling Bailey unprofessional for missing weight.
Mark Wayne is the head writer for FightLine.com. He can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/_MarkWayne.
- Frank Mir On Dos Santos: "He Goes To The Ground...
- Eliot Marshall Confirms Retirement From MMA
- 'Strikeforce: Grand Prix Finale' Post-Fight Pre...
- Marquardt-Woodley Vacant Strikeforce Title Figh...
- Scott Coker Says Feijao Vs. Mousasi Likely For ...
- UFC On FUEL TV 4 Official, Tickets On Sale May 24
- Video: 'Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!' UFC 146 ...
- Jon Jones Comments On Twitter Following DUI Charge
- Jon Jones Arrested For DUI In New York
- Strikeforce Grand Prix Finale: Daniel Cormier V...
- Manager Confirms Hand Injury For Josh Barnett, ...
- Newly-Crowned Grand Prix Champ Daniel Cormier B...
- Strikeforce Grand Prix Finale: Gilbert Melendez...
- Frank Mir On Dos Santos: "He Goes To The Ground...
- Daniel Cormier Talks Winning Grand Prix
- Josh Barnett Talks Strikeforce Grand Prix
- Korean Zombie Talks Victory Over Dustin Poirier
- Braulio Estima Wouldn't Mind MMA Debut Against ...
- Dana White UFC On FUEL Vlog Day 1
- Dustin Poirier Talks Upcoming Fight With Korean...
- GSP Talks His Return, Rory Macdonald

