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Joop Kasteel

Joop Kasteel
Born (1964-08-27) 27 August 1964 (age 52)
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Other names De Zwarte Parel (the black pearl)
Residence Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nationality Dutch
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of the Netherlands
Rank Mike's Gym
Team Hardcore
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

Joop Kasteel, also known as 'de zwarte parel' (the black pearl, born 27 August 1964, Amersfoort) is a former Dutch mixed martial artist. Kasteel 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.

His 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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