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) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...
. 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
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
Daniel DeWayne Severn (born June 8, 1958), nicknamed "the Beast", is an American retired professional wrestler, retired mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of ...
, KO (knee & punches)
, Rings Holland: Men of Honor
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, align=center, 0:46
, Netherlands
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, -
, Loss
, align=center, 18–13
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Cheick Kongo
Cheick Kongo (born May 17, 1975) is a French mixed martial artist and former kickboxer who fights in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2001, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator.
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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
, -
, Loss
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, Joop Kasteel
, DQ
, It's Showtime: Amsterdam Arena
,
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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
,
, -
, 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
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–11
, Paul Cahoon
, Submission (exhausation)
, 2H2H 4: Simply the Best 4
,
,
,
, Netherlands
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–10
,
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
, KO (punch)
, Rings Holland: No Guts, No Glory
,
, align=center, 2
,
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–9
,
Roman Zentsov
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Bobby Hoffman
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Osaka
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, Japan
,
, -
, 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
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:18
, Netherlands
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–8
,
Gilbert Yvel
Gilbert Yvel (born 30 June 1976) is a Dutch professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 1997, Yvel competed in the Pride Fighting Championships, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Affliction Entertainment, A ...
Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division. He is a former RINGS Openweight Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
A ...
Georgia
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* Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the southeastern United States
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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 on ...
Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division. He is a former RINGS Openweight Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
A ...
Mikhail Ilyukhin
Mikhail Ilyukhin (born November 21, 1966) is a retired Russian mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who competed in the light heavyweight division. He competed in both Fighting Network Rings, and Pride Fighting Championships, and was ...
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 N ...
Herman van Tol
Herman van Tol is a Dutch people, Dutch mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight (MMA), Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center,
, Ed de Kruijf
, TKO (punches)
, It's S ...
Zaza Tkeshelashvili
Zaza "Grom" Tkeshelashvili (Georgian language, Georgian: ზაზა ტყეშელაშვილი; born March 19, 1965) is a Georgian retired freestyle wrestling, freestyle wrestler and mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who compe ...
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
,
, align ...
, 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 on ...
Lee Hasdell
Lee Hasdell (born 13 December 1966)Sherdog profile Retrieved 4 April 2019Rings: Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 8:55
, Japan
,
, -
, 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 professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional MMA competitor from 1991 until 2013, he fought the majority of his career in Fighting Network RINGS. Once a student of legend ...
Mitsuya Nagai
, better known as , is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional MMA competitor from 1991 until 2013, he fought the majority of his career in Fighting Network RINGS. Once a student of legend ...