Joop Kasteel, also known as "de zwarte parel" ("the black pearl", born 27 August 1964), is a Dutch former
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
. He made his mixed martial arts debut on 15 June 1996. He is a veteran of the
RINGS
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:(hence) to initiate a telephone connection
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promotion and as he has fought the majority of his fights for them.
Kasteel's trainers were
Chris Dolman
Christiaan "Chris" Dolman (born February 17, 1945) is a Dutch retired judoka, sambo player and wrestler. He won a silver medal at the European championship in judo and a gold at the world championship in sambo, counting as the first non-Russian ...
,
Hans Nijman
Johannes Petrus "Hans" Nijman (September 23, 1959 – November 5, 2014) was a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He competed in the heavyweight division. He was a RINGS Holland veteran and fought for m ...
and Michel van Halderen he also stated he trained with "Dirty" Bob Schrijber. As a former bodybuilder he went into the MMA world & became one of the most popular Dutch fighters noted for his power and physique, normally weighing in at around 265 lbs.
Mixed martial arts record
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, Win
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Dan Severn
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, KO (knee & punches)
, Rings Holland: Men of Honor
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, align=center, 0:46
, Netherlands
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, -
, Loss
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Cheick Kongo
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Peter Verschuren
Peter Verschuren is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts record
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, Loss
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, Joop Kasteel
, DQ
, It's Showtime: Amsterdam Arena
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, ...
, DQ
,
It's Showtime 2003 Amsterdam
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Jerrel Venetiaan
Jerrel Venetiaan (born March 9, 1971) is a retired Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist who fought in K-1. As a MMA fighter he fought in Pride Fighting Championships.
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
*2004 King Of The Ring ...
, KO (punches)
, 2H2H 6: Simply the Best 6
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, align=center, 6:28
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 17-11
, Dave Vader
, Submission (scarf hold)
, Rings Holland: One Moment In Time
,
, align=center, 1
,
, Netherlands
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 16-11
, Barrington Renford Patterson
, Submission (neck crank)
, It's Showtime – As Usual / Battle Time
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, align=center, 1
,
, Netherlands
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15-11
,
Paul Cahoon
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Fatih Kocamis
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, Submission (armlock)
, Rings Holland: Some Like It Hard
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:57
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14-10
, Hubert Numrich
, Submission (armlock)
, BOA 3: Battle of Arnhem 3
,
, align=center, 1
,
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13-10
,
Paul Cahoon
Paul may refer to:
*Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name)
*Paul (surname), a list of people
People
Christianity
* Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ...
Roman Zentsov
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, Submission (shoulder lock)
, MillenniumSports: Veni Vidi Vici
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,
,
, Netherlands
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 12-9
,
Yuriy Kochkine
Yuriy Kochkine is a Russian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7-4-1
, Milco Voorn
, Submission (kimura)
, Rings Russia: CIS vs. The World
,
, align=c ...
Bobby Hoffman
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Osaka
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, Japan
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, Win
, align=center, 11-8
,
Lee Hasdell
Lee Hasdell (born 13 December 1966)Sherdog profile Retrieved 4 April 2019Rings Holland: Di Capo Di Tutti Capi
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, align=center, 1:18
, Netherlands
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10-8
,
Gilbert Yvel
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Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
A former 1991 World Open Karate Championsh ...
Georgia
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, United States
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, Loss
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,
Kiyoshi Tamura
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Billy Robinson, Lou Thesz and Akira Maeda, Tamura was known for his skills in catch wrestling and is considered to be one of ...
Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
A former 1991 World Open Karate Championsh ...
Mikhail Ilyukhin
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Masayuki Naruse
(born March 15, 1973) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, competing in the light heavyweight division who fought most of his career in Fighting Network RINGS (RINGS). As a professional wrestler, he notably competed in ...
Zaza Tkeshelashvili
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Tokyo
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, Japan
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 6-2
,
Ameran Bitsadze
Ameran Bitsadze is a Georgia mixed martial artist. He competed in the Super Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 1-4
, Rokas Stambrauskas
, KO
, Rings Lithuania: Bushido Rings 5: Shock
,
, alig ...
, Submission (arm triangle choke)
, Rings Holland: The King of Rings
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:15
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 5-2
,
Kiyoshi Tamura
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Billy Robinson, Lou Thesz and Akira Maeda, Tamura was known for his skills in catch wrestling and is considered to be one of ...
Lee Hasdell
Lee Hasdell (born 13 December 1966)Sherdog profile Retrieved 4 April 2019Rings: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1
,
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, align=center, 8:55
, Japan
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 4-1
, Pete Williams
, TKO (knee injury)
, Rings: Extension Fighting 7
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 8:25
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 4-0
, Pedro Palm
, KO (palm strikes)
, Rings Holland: Utrecht at War
,
, align=center, 1
,
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3-0
,
Mitsuya Nagai
, better known as , is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and former kickboxer. He is known for his work in Fighting Network RINGS and later in professional wrestling companies like Battlarts and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJ ...
Mitsuya Nagai
, better known as , is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and former kickboxer. He is known for his work in Fighting Network RINGS and later in professional wrestling companies like Battlarts and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJ ...