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Joop Kasteel

NetherlandsNetherlandsAge 61Rings Holland
19
Wins
13
Losses
0
Draws
84%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

Joop Kasteel, also known as "de zwarte parel", is a Dutch former mixed martial artist. He made his mixed martial arts debut on 15 June 1996. He is a veteran of the RINGS promotion and as he has fought the majority of his fights for them. Kasteel's trainers were Chris Dolman, Hans Nijman and Michel van Halderen he also stated he trained with "Dirty" Bob Schrijber. As a former bodybuilder he went into the MMA world and became one of the most popular Dutch fighters noted for his power and physique, normally weighing in at around 265 lbs.

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision2
Submission8

Finish Rate

84%
16 of 19
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts32 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesDan SevernH2HKO (knee & punches)R1Rings Holland: Men of HonorDec 11, 2005
LossFranceCheick KongoH2HKO (punch)R1Rings Holland: World's GreatestApr 4, 2004
WinNetherlandsPeter VerschurenH2HDQR2It's Showtime 2003 AmsterdamJun 8, 2003
LossNetherlandsJerrel VenetiaanH2HKO (punches)R12H2H 6: Simply the Best 6Mar 16, 2003
WinNetherlandsDave VaderH2HSubmission (scarf hold)R1Rings Holland: One Moment In TimeDec 1, 2002
WinBarrington Renford PattersonSubmission (neck crank)R1It's Showtime – As Usual / Battle TimeSep 29, 2002
LossEnglandPaul CahoonH2HSubmission (exhausation)Netherlands2H2H 4: Simply the Best 4Mar 17, 2002
WinGermanyFatih KocamisH2HSubmission (armlock)R1Rings Holland: Some Like It HardDec 2, 2001
WinGermanyHubert NumrichH2HSubmission (armlock)R1BOA 3: Battle of Arnhem 3Sep 23, 2001
LossEnglandPaul CahoonH2HKO (punch)R2Rings Holland: No Guts, No GloryJun 10, 2001
WinRussiaRoman ZentsovH2HSubmission (shoulder lock)NetherlandsMillenniumSports: Veni Vidi ViciApr 22, 2001
WinRussiaYuriy KochkineH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings Holland: Heroes Live ForeverJan 28, 2001
LossUnited StatesBobby HoffmanH2HKO (punches)R1Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block BDec 22, 2000
WinEnglandLee HasdellH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R1Rings Holland: Di Capo Di Tutti CapiJun 4, 2000
LossNetherlandsGilbert YvelH2HKO (palm strikes)R1Rings Holland: There Can Only Be One ChampionFeb 6, 2000
LossGeorgiaTariel BitsadzeH2HTKOR1Rings: Rings GeorgiaOct 8, 1999
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Rings: Rise 5thAug 19, 1999
WinGeorgiaTariel BitsadzeH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Rings: Rise 4thJun 24, 1999
LossRussiaMikhail IlyukhinH2HSubmission (achilles lock)R1Rings: Rise 3rdMay 22, 1999
LossJapanYoshihisa YamamotoH2HTKO (palm strikes)R1Rings: Rise 2ndApr 23, 1999
WinNetherlandsHenk KuipersH2HKO (palm strikes)R1Rings Holland: Judgement DayFeb 7, 1999
WinJapanMasayuki NaruseH2HTKOR1Rings: World Mega Battle TournamentDec 23, 1998
WinNetherlandsHerman van TolH2HKO (kick to the body)NetherlandsRings Holland: Who's the BossJun 7, 1998
LossGeorgiaZaza TkeshelashviliH2HSubmissionR1Rings: Third Fighting IntegrationMay 29, 1998
WinGeorgiaAmeran BitsadzeH2HSubmission (arm triangle choke)R1Rings Holland: The King of RingsFeb 8, 1998
LossJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HKO—Rings: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1997 FinalJan 21, 1998
WinEnglandLee HasdellH2HSubmission (headlock)R1Rings: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1Oct 25, 1997
LossUnited StatesPete WilliamsH2HTKO (knee injury)R1Rings: Extension Fighting 7Sep 26, 1997
WinHollandPedro PalmH2HKO (palm strikes)R1Rings Holland: Utrecht at WarJun 29, 1997
WinJapanMitsuya NagaiH2HTKO (lost points)R1Rings: Extension Fighting 2Apr 22, 1997
WinJapanMitsuya NagaiH2HKO (punches)R1Rings Holland: The Final ChallengeFeb 2, 1997
WinHollandRusky RodgersH2HN/ANetherlandsFight Gala: Mix Fight NightJun 15, 1996

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.