Joop Kasteel
Joop Kasteel, also known as "de zwarte parel" ("the black pearl", born 27 August 1964), 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.
| Joop Kasteel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 August 1964 Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Other names | De Zwarte Parel (the black pearl) |
| Residence | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Netherlands |
| Rank | Mike's Gym Team Hardcore |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 32 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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 & became one of the most popular Dutch fighters noted for his power and physique, normally weighing in at around 265 lbs.
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