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2003 Blurcat.com End Of Year Awards Fighter of the Year Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (3-0, CTC) Bud Brockett defeats Go Yamamoto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 97 (March 2003) This was a Fourth Round Fight in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Bud Brockett defeats Naizen Hamacho by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 118 (July 2003) This was a Fifth Round Fight in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Bud Brockett defeats Sukarno by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 128 (November 2003) This was a Quarter-Final Fight in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Female Fighter of the Year Nina "Liberty" Belle (3-0, CTC) Nina Belle defeats Clare Peyton by TKO (Strikes) in 0:43 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 95 (March 2003) This was a Third Round Fight in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Nina Belle defeats Daniela Sadorra by TKO (Strikes) in 3:21 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 117 (July 2003) This was a Fourth Round Fight in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Nina Belle defeats Karen Curtis by TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 128 (November 2003) This was a Quarter-Final Fight in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Rookie of the Year Mokichi Takabe (5-0, ALPHA-1) Mokichi Takabe defeats Takanibu Ono by Submission (Armbar) in 3:15 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 (March 2003) This was a Quarter-Final Fight in the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 Mokichi Takabe defeats Ruben Rua by Knock Out (Kick) in 7:44 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 (March 2003) This was a Semi-Final Fight in the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 Mokichi Takabe defeats Logan Sky by TKO (Strikes) in 3:39 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 (March 2003) This was the Final of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix 2003 Mokichi Takabe Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Mokichi Takabe defeats Toby Dingleberry by Knock Out (Kick) in 8:03 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Takabe vs. Dingleberry (September 2003) Mokichi Takabe Made His First Successful Defence of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Mokichi Takabe defeats Brody Howles by Submission (Triangle) in 4:00 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 3 (December 2003) Mokichi Takabe Made His Second Successful Defence of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Team of the Year Evolution MMA CTC Fighters on Team Adam White (4-0) Felix Mattherson Jr (2-1) Lamont Banner (3-0) Markus Waller (3-0) Oliver Fiderer (0-1) Ray Bellinger (0-1) Terry Catt (2-1) Buddy Garner (4-0) Matthew Dean (3-1) Toby Sorkin (3-0) Company of the Year Show of the Year Canadian Tournament Combat 99 Fight of the Year Tadamasa Yamada defeats Mike Watson by TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of Round 6 (Rated: Excellent) Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Worst Fight of the Year Tomohiro Takeuchi defeats Easton Frye by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Very Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 119 (August 2003) Knock Out of the Year Schalk Rhodes defeats Mark Bicknell by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:01 of Round 3 (Rated: Fantastic) BCF: McFadden vs. Caffatere (November 2003) Submission of the Year Rafael Tavares defeats Foggy Lee by Submission (Kimura) in 3:06 of Round 4 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 99 (April 2003) Main Event of the Year Tadamasa Yamada defeats Mike Watson by TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of Round 6 (Rated: Excellent) Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Upset of the Year Sebastian Cyr defeats Marmaduke Chuffnell by Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 132 (December 2003) (Odds: Chuffnell -210, Cyr: +160) (Don't know how this wins Upset of the Year)

Events And Happenings - Rest of December 2003 News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 132, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Rosamaria Correa is no longer training at Combat Team Curitiba following her submission loss to Erin Distefano. The loss made her feel that she needed to move on to shake up her training. - CTC Welterweight fighter Templeton Crumb is no longer training at Euro Team Thunder following his TKO loss to Bobby Brubaker. The loss left him feeling that he needs to move on to shake up his training. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Ollie Rockmetteller is now training with Impact MMA. Rumour is he joined the team in order to shake up his training method, but is not expected to stay there long-term. - CTC Middleweight fighter Matthew Dean has left American Cage Fighters following his TKO loss to Adam White. He will be looking elsewhere for his training for his next fight and that he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Middleweight fighter Matthew Dean is now training at Evolution MMA. He will be on the team on a temporary basis, and is hoping to improve his striking during his stay with the team. - CTC Welterweight fighter Evan Gardner has left Team Desire after his TKO loss to Alan Kendall. He left because the loss left him feeling he needed to shake up his training. - CTC Welterweight fighter Evan Gardner is now training at American Cage Fighters. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, but is only there on a temporary basis. He joined the team in an effort to improve his striking. - CTC Middleweight fighter Neil Napier has left Animal House following his knock out loss to Carlos Da Guia. The loss left him feeling he needed to move on in order to shake up his training. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Hanley Polter has left War Dogs following his TKO loss to Renato. He felt he needed to look elsewhere for training for his next fight as he needs a different approach. Other Promotions Shows ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 3 (Saturday, Week 3, December 2003) Title Result: Mokichi Takabe Made His Second Successful Defence of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Lester Epstein vs. Jon Silvers KO of the Night: Munoto Ohka (vs. Garren Levesque) Submission of the Night: Lester Epstein (vs. Jon Silvers) Asian Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 4, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Maya Asgar vs. Local Fighter KO of the Night: Reza Afshar (vs. Local Fighter) Submission of the Night: Rogelio Quesada (vs. Sammi Chan) Performance Bonus: Kuan-Yin Wan vs. Egidijus Fomenka American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 4, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jackson Goode vs. Brent Ryan KO of the Night: Cullen Skink (vs. Benedikt Streit) Submission of the Night: Jackson Goode (vs. Brent Ryan) American Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 4, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ricky Heath vs. Leon Banks KO of the Night: Ricky Heath (vs. Leon Banks) Submission of the Night: Stewart Point (vs. Brian Berkley) Performance Bonus: Dean Capers vs. Maz Marlinspike

Friday, Week 2, December 2003 Live From Vancouver, British Columbia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Sebastian Cyr (4-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +160) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (8-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -210) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Seizing the opportunity, Chuffnell clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Chuffnell is trying to push Cyr so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Cyr ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:23) With Cyr stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 04:23) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Chuffnell pounds away on Cyr but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Cyr tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Chuffnell pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Chuffnell pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Chuffnell throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Cyr hits a left jab and then catches Chuffnell with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Chuffnell chooses to shoot in on Cyr. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Cyr cannot stop the takedown, Chuffnell drove in with too much power with a beauty of a double leg. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Cyr ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Chuffnell, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chuffnell. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Chuffnell comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:54) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 04:48) In side control, Chuffnell catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Chuffnell pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Cyr. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Chuffnell blocks Cyr as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Chuffnell unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Chuffnell fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Chuffnell tries to pound on Cyr, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Referee Roger Bennett decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Cyr confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Chuffnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Cyr aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Cyr throws a two-punch combo but Chuffnell avoids both. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Cyr comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Cyr throws a two-punch combo but Chuffnell avoids both. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Cyr hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Chuffnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Chuffnell is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) Chuffnell steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Cyr throws a two-punch combo but Chuffnell avoids both. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Chuffnell is able to grab Cyr. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Clinched with Cyr, Chuffnell looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 04:28) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Chuffnell fires off some rights, but Cyr isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Chuffnell unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Chuffnell throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Chuffnell unloads with some right hands, but Cyr deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Cyr tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Chuffnell tries to pound on Cyr, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:30) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cyr guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:51) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:51) For the first time, Cyr is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:51) For the first time, Chuffnell is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Chuffnell shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Cyr gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Cyr hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Cyr stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Chuffnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Cyr needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Chuffnell shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Chuffnell has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Cyr has yet to stop a single takedown from the six he has faced. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Chuffnell pounds away, but Cyr isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Chuffnell blocks Cyr as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Chuffnell throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Chuffnell pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Chuffnell throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:29) Chuffnell pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Cyr. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Cyr tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Chuffnell tries to pound on Cyr, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 01:44) Cyr tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Cyr tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:09) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Roger Bennett standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Chuffnell appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:56) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:56) Chuffnell manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Chuffnell attempts a trip to put Cyr on the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:49) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Cyr to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 4 - 00:31) Chuffnell punches down at Cyr, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Chuffnell tries to pound on Cyr, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Chuffnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Cyr is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:54) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Chuffnell is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Chuffnell is trying to push Cyr so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Chuffnell does it, Cyr is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Chuffnell looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 5 - 04:33) The takedown is ugly but ultimately successful, he ends up on top of a turtled up Cyr, holding him in a loose facelock-type hold. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Chuffnell doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Seeing that a soccer kick is about to be thrown to the body, Cyr springs to his feet. (Rd 5 - 04:04) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Cyr looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Cyr is trying to push Chuffnell so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Chuffnell isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Cyr is trying to muscle Chuffnell up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Cyr can't do it though, Chuffnell defended it well. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Cyr looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Cyr can't get Chuffnell down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Cyr is trying to muscle Chuffnell up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Chuffnell ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:52) With the cage trapping Chuffnell, Cyr looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 5 - 02:52) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Chuffnell to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 5 - 02:39) Cyr unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 5 - 02:19) Chuffnell tries to get full guard on Cyr but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Cyr keeps Chuffnell guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Chuffnell tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Cyr. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Cyr looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Cyr shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Cyr attempts to set up an armbar on Chuffnell from the mount. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Cyr gets the armbar fully applied and Chuffnell has to tap out! (Rd 5 - 00:33) The winner, by submission; Sebastian Cyr! (Rd 5 - 00:33) Sebastian Cyr advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell (Submission (Armbar) in 4:27 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (14-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Favorite: -640) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (12-0, 5-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +510) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Ian Rivers, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Dico sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Dico gets a single leg takedown! Alleyne pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Dico lies on top of Alleyne, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Dico lies on top of Alleyne, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Alleyne is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dico off of him. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Alleyne is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dico off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Dico throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Setting it up well, Alleyne shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Dico cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Alleyne unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Alleyne blocks Dico as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Alleyne pounds away, but Dico calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Dico tries to move to guard, but Alleyne doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Alleyne pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Dico tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Alleyne pounds away, but Dico calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Alleyne blocks Dico as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Dico, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Alleyne, showing great power and speed. (Rd 2 - 04:52) The takedown is successful, Dico pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Alleyne lies on top of Dico, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Alleyne pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Alleyne gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Dico is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Dico stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Alleyne keeps Dico guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Dico tries to pull Alleyne in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Alleyne shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:47) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Dico pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Alleyne fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Alleyne leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Dico. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Alleyne unloads with some right hands, but Dico deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Dico throws out some punches, but Alleyne leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Alleyne lies on top of Dico, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alleyne, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Dico can't get past the sprawl of Alleyne and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Alleyne does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Rolled over from turtle position Dico is left caught in side control. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Alleyne attempts to kimura Dico from side control. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Dico doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Dico tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Alleyne tries to pound on Dico, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Dico tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Alleyne starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Alleyne isn't able to mount Dico this time around. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Alleyne blocks Dico as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Alleyne attempts to trap Dico in a crucifix. (Rd 3 - 02:05) He can't get it hooked, Dico is struggling too hard. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Dico tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Alleyne looks to get a mount. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Dico tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Alleyne tries to put Dico in a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Dico doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Dico tries a roll, but doesn't budge Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Alleyne pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Alleyne. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Setting it up with excellent timing, Alleyne comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:48) He has the takedown! Dico pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 04:48) That's four takedowns from four attempts for Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 04:41) In guard, Alleyne is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Dico is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Dico stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:35) The clock runs down as Dico is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Dico is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 4 - 02:38) The clock runs down as Dico is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 02:02) The clock runs down as Dico is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 01:24) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 4 - 01:19) There's a takedown attempt from Alleyne, showing great power and speed. (Rd 4 - 01:19) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 4 - 01:13) In side control, Alleyne catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Alleyne attempts the mount. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Alleyne shifts to mount. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Alleyne fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alleyne, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Dico is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) Dico uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 04:55) The takedown is unsuccessful, Alleyne sprawled well to block it and manages to push Dico down so that he is on his hands and knees. (Rd 5 - 04:42) Alleyne does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Dico is flattened out, Alleyne still in control from behind. (Rd 5 - 04:14) Alleyne attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 04:14) Dico doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Dico tries to turn over and sweep Alleyne but can't do it. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Alleyne attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Dico defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Alleyne blocks Dico as he tries to roll over. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Alleyne increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Alleyne pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 5 - 01:57) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Alleyne tries to finish Dico off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Dico doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 01:07) With both hooks in, Alleyne tries to flatten Dico out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Dico doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Dico tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 5 - 00:32) Alleyne pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 00:13) Alleyne unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Dico. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Alleyne, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne books a semi-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Dwayne Alleyne says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Shaun Dico. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Renato (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -760) vs. Hanley "The Great White" Polter (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Underdog: +600) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Renato must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Renato moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Renato hits a left jab and then catches Polter with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Renato lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Polter had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:57) A jab hits home from Renato and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Renato can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Renato lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Renato can't connect with a jab, but then catches Polter with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Polter hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Renato throws a punch but Polter was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Polter chooses to shoot in on Renato. (Rd 1 - 02:18) A great sprawl from Renato prevents the takedown and allows him to push Polter down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Renato hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Polter. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Renato fires away with punches and Polter is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 01:39) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and saves Polter from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 01:23) The winner, by TKO, is Renato! (Rd 1 - 01:23) Renato has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Renato defeats Hanley 'The Great White' Polter (TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Renato thanks everyone connected to House of Pain for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (7-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -190) vs. Jutaro Honma (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Fialkowska confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:49) A punch from Fialkowska fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Fialkowska lands two jabs and then catches Honma with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Fialkowska moves in on Honma, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Honma appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fialkowska took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Fialkowska hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:53) It looked like we were about to see Honma try and get some grappling started, but Fialkowska was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Fialkowska fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Fialkowska confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Honma may have been aiming to get in close, but Fialkowska aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Fialkowska can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Honma with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Fialkowska connects with a nice jab and then catches Honma with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:16) Honma is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:03) The winner, by knock out; Matas Fialkowska! (Rd 1 - 03:03) Matas Fialkowska books a semi-final spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska defeats Jutaro Honma (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Matas Fialkowska name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (8-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Underdog: +100) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (7-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Takaoka looks a good 20lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Glossop lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Takaoka. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Glossop moves in on Takaoka, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Takaoka appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Glossop took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Glossop lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:08) A jab hits home from Glossop and then he hits Takaoka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:53) A tentative jab from Takaoka lands. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Glossop hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Glossop fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Takaoka with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Glossop hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Glossop comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Glossop lands a left jab, but Takaoka evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Glossop fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Glossop can't connect with a jab, but then hits Takaoka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:42) The clock is stopped as referee Roger Bennett wants to check the cut on Takaoka. (Rd 1 - 02:42) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 02:42) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Takaoka hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:27) A jab is wide from Glossop, but then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 02:27) Takaoka wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 02:24) Glossop knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Takaoka, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 02:24) Glossop fires away with punches and Takaoka is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 02:24) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Teddy Glossop takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Teddy Glossop advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Texas' Teddy Glossop defeats Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka (TKO (Strikes) in 2:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Teddy Glossop thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Glossop takes the microphone and calls out Jutaro Honma, accusing him of being scared to take the fight and threatening to track him down and slap him in the face for being a coward. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Carlos da Guia (23-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-3, 3-1 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Napier deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 04:46) da Guia can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:35) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) da Guia comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Napier throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Napier falls for a clever feint. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Stepping in, da Guia lands five quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:39) da Guia comes forward, walking down Napier. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Napier fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:39) da Guia doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:19) da Guia comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Napier fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:19) da Guia feints one way and then the other, throwing Napier off balance and leaving him badly exposed. (Rd 1 - 03:19) da Guia can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Napier with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 02:33) da Guia moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Napier into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:33) da Guia moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:33) da Guia misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) da Guia goes to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Napier appeared to be going to try and get in close, but da Guia took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:15) A jab lands from da Guia, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:03) da Guia forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Napier hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:03) da Guia fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:48) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Napier, but da Guia was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:48) da Guia can't connect with a jab, but then hits a powerful body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:33) da Guia steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Napier hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:33) da Guia can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:19) da Guia moves in on Napier, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 01:19) A jab lands from da Guia, but Napier avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 01:09) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:44) da Guia comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Napier throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:44) da Guia lands a right jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:22) da Guia moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Napier into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Napier misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Stepping in, da Guia throws five quick punches, three of which land, but a spin kick fails to make contact. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of da Guia. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Napier hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:48) da Guia hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Napier is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 04:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:29) da Guia slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Napier hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 04:11) da Guia nails one quick punch from a flurry and then lands a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) da Guia goes to the body with a left hand. Napier hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Napier looked like he was going to shoot, but da Guia simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:23) da Guia hits a left hand, but misses with a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 03:14) For the first time, da Guia is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Napier misses with a big right hand, allowing da Guia to counter with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:33) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 2 - 02:33) da Guia tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Napier throws two punches but da Guia has a great guard and absorbs all of them with ease. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Napier shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:09) da Guia almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Napier holds the other. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Napier can't get da Guia down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Napier exerts total control, keeping da Guia smothered against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Napier drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 2 - 01:07) The takedown is completed, da Guia is left turtled up on his hands and knees, Napier on top of him. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Napier pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Napier unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt da Guia. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Judging from his body language, Napier may have broken his hand while pounding away. (Rd 2 - 00:32) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Napier pounds away, but da Guia isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:04) da Guia takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Napier, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 05:00) Limping quite noticeably, Napier is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 04:54) da Guia moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Napier into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:54) da Guia bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 3 - 04:54) da Guia throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 04:39) da Guia steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Napier hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Attacking with intent, da Guia scores with two out of a flurry of four punches and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Moving forward constantly, da Guia is pressuring Napier. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Napier hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:10) da Guia throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Napier may have been aiming to get in close, but da Guia aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:50) da Guia lands a jab and then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head! (Rd 3 - 03:50) Napier collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 3 - 03:39) Carlos da Guia takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 3 - 03:39) Carlos da Guia books a semi-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats 'The Islander' Neil Napier (Knock Out (Kick) in 1:21 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Carlos da Guia name-checks everyone involved with Brazilian Estrela Academy, then goes through is sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for inspiring him. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Kei Sakakibara (7-0, 5-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +670) vs. Buddy Garner (20-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -840) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Ian Rivers, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Garner hits a left jab and then catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Garner moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sakakibara into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Sakakibara throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Garner lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Garner comes forward, walking down Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Garner throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Garner comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Sakakibara fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Garner throws a one-two, but Sakakibara was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner lands a left jab but Sakakibara avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:08) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Garner counters a right hand with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:35) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Garner comes forward, walking down Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Garner lands a jab and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Garner counters a right hand with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Garner hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:01) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Sakakibara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Garner took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:28) A jab is wide from Garner, but then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Garner lands a left hand and then catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Garner, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Garner is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Garner lands a left jab, but Sakakibara avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Sakakibara misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Garner is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:10) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 03:44) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Sakakibara scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Garner throws a punch but Sakakibara avoids it. (Rd 2 - 02:59) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Garner stalks forward, pressuring Sakakibara. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Garner is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Garner throws three punches, but Sakakibara defended successfully against them all. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:17) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Sakakibara misses a right hook and gets countered with a pair of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Garner comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Sakakibara hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Garner throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Sakakibara isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Garner fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Garner comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Garner throws a two-punch combo but Sakakibara avoids both. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Garner steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Garner throws a punch but Sakakibara avoids it. (Rd 2 - 00:09) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Garner took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Garner is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Garner lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Sakakibara connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Sakakibara hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Garner is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Garner is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Garner uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Garner doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Sakakibara lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Garner, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Garner tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Garner gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 3 - 03:22) Garner tries to hook a leg and put a kneebar on Sakakibara. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Sakakibara stops Garner from hooking a leg. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Garner blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Garner attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Sakakibara fights off the kneebar attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Sakakibara tries to pull guard on Garner but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Garner tries to ensnare Sakakibara in an armbar. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Sakakibara defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Sakakibara tries to move to guard, but Garner doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Garner attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Sakakibara blocks it. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Sakakibara tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Garner tries to lock Sakakibara in an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Sakakibara fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Sakakibara tries to move to guard, but Garner doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Garner. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Sakakibara is running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Garner hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Sakakibara scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Garner doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Garner can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Sakakibara is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Garner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Garner misses a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Sakakibara misses with a left jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Garner confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 03:37) A jab hits home from Garner and then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Garner fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Garner confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Garner aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Garner hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Garner hits a left hand, but Sakakibara avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Garner looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 4 - 02:05) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 4 - 01:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Garner misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Sakakibara finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 4 - 01:16) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 00:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Sakakibara uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Garner hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:37) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Sakakibara is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Sakakibara wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Garner lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Garner, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Sakakibara winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:54) Garner throws a two-punch combo but Sakakibara avoids both. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Sakakibara moves in fast and clinches with Garner. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Sakakibara tries to wrestle Garner backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:37) He does so and now has Garner pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:25) With Garner stuck against the cage, Sakakibara tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 5 - 04:25) He gets a big takedown and he is left on top of a turtled up Garner. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Sakakibara tries to pound on Garner, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Sakakibara is too slow to stop Garner getting back up, but does get back control. (Rd 5 - 03:43) Sakakibara looks to drag Garner down while holding him from behind. (Rd 5 - 03:43) Sakakibara tries hard but cannot get Garner off of his feet. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Sakakibara is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Garner struggles free of the back control of Sakakibara and returns to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:43) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Sakakibara misses with a big right hand, allowing Garner to counter with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:22) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 5 - 01:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Sakakibara hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Garner hits a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Sakakibara looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Garner looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Sakakibara is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:34) Garner finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 01:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Sakakibara misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Garner comes in with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Sakakibara throws a two-punch combo but Garner avoids both. (Rd 5 - 00:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:23) Garner doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 5 - 00:23) Sakakibara doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Garner is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Sakakibara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Garner. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm), 49-46 (Ian Rivers) and 49-46 (Marianne Froth). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Buddy Garner is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Buddy Garner advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats Kei Sakakibara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Buddy Garner gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (42-5, 4-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +100) vs. Adam "Blitz" White (16-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -140) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Showing great timing, White comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:55) White can't get past the sprawl of Dean and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Dean unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Dean looks to hit a knee strike, but White is back up too quickly. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:10) White goes to the body with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Dean lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:01) A punch from Dean fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:44) White throws a punch but Dean avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Dean gets hold of White. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Dean tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Dean doesn't get it, White blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Dean is looking to wrestle White to the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:17) White blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 02:50) White turns Dean slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Dean looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Dean can't get White down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Dean looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Dean doesn't get it, White blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Dean is trying to push White so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Dean manages it and controls White up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:46) With White stuck against the cage, Dean tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Dean can't get White down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Dean attempts a trip to put White on the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Dean can't get White down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Dean attempts a trip to put White on the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:17) White blocks the attempted trip and turns Dean around so that he has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) White goes to use some dirty boxing, but Dean is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Dean uses his wrestling skills to prevent White from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Dean scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Dean, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Dean misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. White comes in with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Dean appeared to be going to try and get in close, but White took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:26) White throws a punch but Dean avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Dean comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing one of them, and then hits White with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:50) A one-two from Dean fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:40) With a clear opportunity, White is able to move in fast and clinch with Dean. (Rd 2 - 03:33) White looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Dean cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Clearly worried by the submission threat, White keeps very tight to Dean and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Dean attempts to grab an arm of White from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:05) White defends it. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Not giving his opponent any room to work, White keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Dean throws out some punches, but White leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 02:07) White attempts to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 02:07) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dean is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Dean misses with a pair of jabs but nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:25) White scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 01:18) Dean hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 2 - 01:18) White starts pounding away on Dean, looking to finish him off! (Rd 2 - 01:18) White pounds away on Dean, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 2 - 01:18) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 01:05) The winner, by TKO; Adam White! (Rd 2 - 01:05) Into the semi finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Adam White. Official Result: Adam 'Blitz' White defeats 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean (TKO (Strikes) in 3:55 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Adam White gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. A lively, charismatic speaker, Adam White is great at using these interviews to sell himself. Attendance: 2,978 Gate Reciepts: $412,751 Sponsorship: $58,831 Ad Revenue: $3,699,237 Merchandise: $8,481 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $202,041) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Adam White $8,070 Matthew Dean $72,058 Buddy Garner $18,765 Kei Sakakibara $1,902 Carlos da Guia $19,140 Neil Napier $13,957 Teddy Glossop $14,394 Tomoji Takaoka $22,147 FotN: Both: $10,000 Matas Fialkowska $7,811 Jutaro Honma $2,973 KotN: Fialkowska: $5,000 Renato $4,576 Hanley Polter $3,746 Dwayne Alleyne $3,003 Shaun Dico $2,172 Sebastian Cyr $5,207 Marmaduke Chuffnell $5,207 SotN: Cyr: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $66,730 Profit: $3,901,521 Critical Rating: 68% Commercial Rating: 100% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.5% 94.5% (High Level National) USA +4.0% 94.6% (High Level National) UK +3.6% 58.8% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.2% 53.7% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.5% 38.7% (Mid Level National) Japan +2.8% 89.8% (High Level National) Asia +2.2% 50.4% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.5% 19.7% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.2% 46.2% (Mid Level National) South America +3.2% 77.0% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.5% 21.0% (Low Level National) Africa +1.5% 17.6% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 131, and all fighters tested clean. - Neil Napier suffered a broken wrist during his loss to Carlos da Guia, and will miss a month of training. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Supachai Thamsatchanan is no longer training at Dojo of Zui Quan following his decision loss to Lito Alcala. He felt that he needed to move in order to shake up his training. - CTC Welterweight fighter Rich Robinson will no longer be training with Strike Force following his decision loss to Noach Van Der Capellen. The loss left him feeling that he needed to move on to shake up his training. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Catherine Newmar has left Lady Shiva's following her knock out loss to Tabitha Cameron. The loss left her feeling she had to move on in order to shake up her training. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Ollie Rockmetteller will no longer be training at Evolution MMA following his submission loss to Markus Waller. He will be looking elsewhere for training for his next fight as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Hope Lehane is no longer training at Lady Shiva's following her knock out loss to Piper Evergood. She decided she would benefit from going to train elsewhere and that a new environment and approach may help reinvigorate her. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 3, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Heath Kaladaris vs. Burcet Lachance KO of the Night: Frederico Vergara (vs. Lenard Mercier) Submission of the Night: Riley Huxtable (vs. Darrell Nadeau) Predictions None

Friday, Week 2 December 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (42-5, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -140) vs. Adam "Blitz" White (16-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Underdog: +110) Matthew Dean is one of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, and dominated the GAMMA Middleweight division for years as a dominant champion, and has continued to dominate the division in CTC. His success has always been built around his brilliant wrestling and suffocating top control, but over the years has added some crisp boxing and underrated BJJ into the mix too. Undefeated since GAMMA 1 in 1994, he looks unstoppable at times. He won by first round knock out over Chesney Brightman in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Ollie Castle in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Leonardo da Costa in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Atsutane Akera in the fifth round of the tournament. Adam White is a potential star in the making, who combines excellent freestyle wrestling with unorthodox striking to make him a very dangerous fighter who is difficult for opponents to figure out. His powerful double leg takedown and nasty ground and pound are a particularly potent finishing combination for him. He won by 37 second TKO over Leadro Bastos in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Esteban Vega in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Wederson de Oliveira in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Heiji Endo in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Carlos da Guia vs. Neil Napier in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Kei Sakakibara (7-0, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +670) vs. Buddy Garner (20-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -840) Kei Sakakibara is a submission specialist, who is all about getting in close and using his grappling ability to control and subdue his opponents. If he could develope his striking skills from their current awful level, he could become a real handful. He won by first round submission over Bernard Blue in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Kyuwa Itoh in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Juro Fukazawa in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Reggie Barbera in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Thais Antonio Taffarel in the fifth round of the tournament. Buddy Garner is considered one of the most dangerous BJJ black belts in all of Mixed Martial Arts, and is a notorious submission artist who can pull joint locks and chokes out of seemingly nowhere. An elite-level fighter, the only American in history to win a gold medal at the annual world jiu-jitsu tournament, he doesn't compete often but when he does it is always a treat for BJJ purists. He won by first round submission over Santiago Rocha in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Mogens Leerback in the third round of the tournament, then won by 48 second submission over Joey Valdez in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Haranobu Oshiro in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dwayne Alleyne vs. Shaun Dico in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Carlos da Guia (23-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-3, 3-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Underdog: +200) Carlos da Guia is a Muay Thai expert and one of MMA's most dynamic and exciting fighters to watch, as well as one of it's most successful. Making full use of his extraordinary flexibility and reach, he is noted for his creative, fluid, and plain devastating striking game. He won by fourth round TKO over Billy Russell in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Ethan Sutton in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Kojuro Kudo in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Bill Brown in the fifth round of the tournament. Neil Napier is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented fighters of his generation, and is also well known for being one of the first fighters to see the value in taking a cerebral approach to MMA, scouting opponents carefully and creating finely-detailed gameplans for every fight. He won by first round TKO over Barrett Fforde in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Pepe in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Ashley Ballard in the fourth round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Dwayne Alleyne in the fifth round of the tournament, but he was re-entered into the bracket following Braulio Moura deciding to take a hiatus from the sport. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matthew Dean vs. Adam White in the Semi-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Texas" Teddy Glossop (8-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +100) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (7-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -110) Teddy Glossop is a good 'ole boy from the Lone Star State, who likes huntin', shootin', beer drinkin', and, apparently, apostrophe's. An outspoken critic of just about anythin' that bothers him, he is at his happiest when he's punchin' someone in the face. He won by fifth round knock out over Charlie Howerd in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Jerry Benderoth in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Ali Shivari in the third round of the tournament. Tomoji Takaoka is a sumo star in his native Japan, who left the sport in late 1996 in order to prepare himself for the challenge of MMA. His background has given him uncanny balance for a man his size, making him almost impossible to take down, but he currently lacks the striking or submission skills to make him an attacking threat. He won by second round TKO over Sun Lu Tang in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Vasily Klyushev in the third round of the tournament, before winning by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Taroemon Abukara in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matas Fialkowska vs. Jutaro Honma in the Semi-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (7-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -190) vs. Jutaro Honma (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Underdog: +150) Matas Fialkowska is a hulking tall Polish fighter who started competeing in the Super Heavyweight class in 2000, although in truth he could easily have made a very big Heavyweight instead. A born fighter, he loves going into the cage and engaging in a war. He won by first round submission over Veeti Kuqi in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over George Pickering in the second round of the tournament, then won by 42 second TKO over Drew D'Acosto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Zachary Nobell in the fourth round of the tournament. Jutaro Honma comes from a Sumo background, and is a big fighter who works from up close. His grappling and ability to control fighters is good, and his excellent balance makes him hard to take down. However, his striking is mediocre at best, and he has problems finishing fights. He won by Unanimous Decision over MA Parker in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Korekiyo Okuma in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Kel Ryan in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Teddy Glossop vs. Tomoji Takaoka in the Semi-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Renato (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -760) vs. Hanley "The Great White" Polter (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Underdog: +600) Renato is a huge powerhouse from Brazil, primarily a grappler who bullies his opponents with sheer size and strength, although his ridiculously heavy hands mean that he's a threat standing too. He won by second round submission over Warren Scumboon in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Kiyomori Sanda in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Irwin Middleton in the fourth round of the tournament. Hanley Polter is a massive wrestler from Australia, who has awesome strength to go with his grappling acumen. A quarter-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show, his laid back charm and Aussie humour made him an instant fan favorite. He won by first round submission over Jeremy-Brett Teller in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Abe Locke in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Gunnar Rasmussen in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sebastian Cyr vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell in the Semi-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (14-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -640) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (12-0, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +510) Dwayne Alleyne is a Greco-Roman wrestler, who loves to grab hold of his opponent, press them up against the cage, then wear them down with his nasty dirty boxing. With his seemingly endless cardio, he can inflict damage on his opponent all night long if needed. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gavin Marshall in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Dexter Darling in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Joaquim Fontes in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Neil Napier in the fifth round of the tournament. Shaun Dico comes from a wrestling background and got his nickname "Tenacious" because of the way he relentlessly goes for takedowns. Difficult to deal with once he has top control, and an absolute master of shutting down submission games, he is one of the hardest fighters to strategize against. He won by Unanimous Decision over Paul Goodfellow in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Woody Fierstein in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Bambang Sriyanto in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Snuffy Fontana in the fourth round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Thorbjorn Rekdal in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kei Sakakibara vs. Buddy Garner in the Semi-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Sebastian Cyr (4-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +160) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (8-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Favorite: -210) Sebastian Cyr is a big beast of a man, a French Canadian fighter who comes from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and is known for the threat he possesses on the ground. Although he has no striking background whatsoever, he has the advantage of naturally heavy hands and so even though his punches are technically awful and decidedly slow, if he does land one he can put someone to sleep in a hurry. He won by third round knock out over Ben Lees in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Irwin Middleton in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Efren Luat in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Eric Coleman in the fourth round of the tournament. Marmaduke Chuffnell is a Super Heavyweight fighter who apparently has a chin made out of adamantium. A wrestler who uses his bulk to squash opponents, his big weaknesses are his terrible cardio and lack of reach. He won by Unanimous Decision over Bruno Doman in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Wally Bryant in the second round of the tournament, then won by Split Decision over Dwight Witherspoon in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Bahman Baboumian in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Renato vs. Hanley Polter in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results Matthew Dean (185 lbs) vs. Adam White (185 lbs) Kei Sakakibara (185 lbs) vs. Buddy Garner (185 lbs) Carlos da Guia (185 lbs) vs. Neil Napier (185 lbs) Teddy Glossop (270 lbs) vs. Tomoji Takaoka (292 lbs) Matas Fialkowska (270 lbs) vs. Jutaro Honma (271 lbs) Renato (272 lbs) vs. Hanley Polter (294 lbs) Dwayne Alleyne (185 lbs) vs. Shaun Dico (185 lbs) Sebastian Cyr (283 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 132 Full Fight Card MW: Matthew Dean vs. Adam White MW: Kei Sakakibara vs. Buddy Garner MW: Carlos da Guia vs. Neil Napier SHW: Teddy Glossop vs. Tomoji Takaoka SHW: Matas Fialkowska vs. Jutaro Honma SHW: Renato vs. Hanley Polter MW: Dwayne Alleyne vs. Shaun Dico SHW: Sebastian Cyr vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell

Friday, Week 1, December, 2003 Live From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -880) vs. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (8-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Underdog: +700) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) McCoy can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:31) McCoy closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A jab hits home from McCoy and then she hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 04:31) Sablikova hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 1 - 04:17) McCoy senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:17) McCoy fires away with punches and Sablikova is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 04:17) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:05) Temperance McCoy takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 1 - 04:05) Temperance McCoy has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy defeats 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova (TKO (Strikes) in 0:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Temperance McCoy gives a name-check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Asked who she wants to fight next, she says that she'll fight whoever is put in front of her, but she thinks Rosamaria Correa would be a particularly good contest. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Erin Distefano (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Favorite: -590) vs. Rosamaria Correa (6-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +470) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Correa throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (4 Rd 1 - 04:24) Seizing the opportunity, Distefano shoots. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Distefano couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Correa hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Distefano can't get Correa down and so settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Distefano drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 04:00) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Distefano attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:49) An armbar is applied, Correa is trapped! (Rd 1 - 03:49) No! She pops her arm free. That was really close. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Correa tries to scramble but Distefano is too fast and gets side control. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Distefano attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:23) The kimura is fully applied, Correa has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:06) The winner, by submission; Erin Distefano! (Rd 1 - 03:06) Into the semi finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Erin Distefano. Official Result: Erin Distefano defeats Rosamaria Correa (Submission (Kimura) in 1:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Erin DiStefano praises her team at Dungeon LA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that Alisha Wood would be someone she'd like to compete against. She is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (4-0, 3-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +290) vs. "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -370) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Newmar misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:31) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Cameron lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Newmar hits a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:20) That last shot may have done some damage, Cameron is backing off and trying to cover up! She looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 04:20) Newmar hits a head kick, but most of the power was taken on the raised forearms of Cameron. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Cameron retreats further and ends up trapped against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Newmar throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy Cameron off, but it only glances off the forearm. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Cameron circles back to the center, having gotten the time she needed to regain her wits somewhat. (Rd 1 - 03:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Newmar misses with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Cameron is off target with a left jab and also misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Newmar misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Cameron attacks with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Cameron counters a leg kick attempt with a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Cameron doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Newmar is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:00) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Newmar misses a body kick attempt and allows Cameron to move in with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 01:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Newmar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Newmar hears a fan shout her name and responds by pointing to them and nodding. (Rd 1 - 00:24) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Newmar misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Cameron comes in with a left jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (4 Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Newmar took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Newmar goes to the legs with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Cameron hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Newmar comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Cameron fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Newmar lands a left jab but Cameron avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Cameron slips past a right hook and counters with a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Newmar backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Cameron follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now! (Rd 2 - 03:54) Cameron is aiming to get Newmar into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Cameron manages it and now controls a very dazed Newmar by the back of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Cameron blasts Newmar with a big knee to the face! Newmar falls to the ground, out cold! (Rd 2 - 03:26) Tabitha Cameron takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 2 - 03:26) Tabitha Cameron moves into the semis of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar (Knock Out (Knee) in 1:34 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tabitha Cameron thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. She praises Newmar for a tough fight. Tabitha Cameron may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (14-0, 5-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Underdog: +260) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (20-5, 4-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -330) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Kendall forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Gardner misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Kendall throws a one-two, but Gardner was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:33) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Gardner looked like he was going to shoot, but Kendall simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Kendall stalks forward, pressuring Gardner. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Gardner manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Kendall can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Gardner with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:45) He's down! Gardner falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kendall quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gardner! (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kendall unloads with massive right hands and Gardner is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 03:40) The referee jumps in and saves Gardner from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 03:23) By TKO, the winner is Alan Kendall! (Rd 1 - 03:23) Alan Kendall books a semi-final spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Alan 'Flash' Kendall defeats Evan 'G-Man' Gardner (TKO (Strikes) in 1:37 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Alan Kendall praises his team at Strike Force, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Hope "Scythe" Lehane (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Moreno Valley, California, Favorite: -510) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (10-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Alberta, Canada, Underdog: +400) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Evergood confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:49) A jab lands from Evergood, but Lehane evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Evergood moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Lehane, backing off, hits a weak right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Evergood lands a jab and then catches Lehane with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Evergood connects with a nice jab and then hits Lehane with a beautiful left uppercut! (Rd 1 - 04:15) Lehane collapses, that shot knocked her out! (Rd 1 - 04:05) Piper Evergood takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 04:05) Piper Evergood advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood defeats Hope 'Scythe' Lehane (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Piper Evergood name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Piper Evergood says that she knows that beating Hope Lehane is a big upset but that she always believed in herself. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (33-3, 4-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -500) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (13-0, 5-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Underdog: +350) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Robinson, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Robinson defends them well. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Robinson gets hold of Van Der Capellen, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson is trying to muscle Van Der Capellen up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson manages it and controls Van Der Capellen up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Smothered against the cage, Van Der Capellen cannot get free. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Van Der Capellen, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Robinson is exerting. (Rd 1 - 03:09) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Robinson presses Van Der Capellen into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 1 - 02:13) They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 01:36) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Harry A. Bierce restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Robinson had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Van Der Capellen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Robinson with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Glaring at Robinson, Van Der Capellen motions for him to come on and attack. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Van Der Capellen lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Robinson. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Robinson wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Van Der Capellen doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Robinson gets hold of Van Der Capellen. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Van Der Capellen up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Van Der Capellen out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Clinched with Robinson, Van Der Capellen looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Robinson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Van Der Capellen looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:48) A flurry of three punches from Van Der Capellen see them all connect but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Robinson! (Rd 2 - 04:34) Van Der Capellen hops on one foot, trying to balance. Robinson tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Robinson can't get Van Der Capellen down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Robinson smothers Van Der Capellen up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:18) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Van Der Capellen wrestles back against Robinson, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Van Der Capellen hits a left hand, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Van Der Capellen steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Two jabs hit home from Van Der Capellen and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Robinson had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Van Der Capellen misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Van Der Capellen throws a hook to the body, but Robinson steps back to avoid it. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Robinson gets hold of Van Der Capellen, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Robinson tries to pull Van Der Capellen down into his guard. (Rd 2 - 01:42) The attempt doesn't work, Van Der Capellen blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Van Der Capellen tries to lock his legs around the waist of Robinson, wanting to pull him down to the floor. (Rd 2 - 01:30) He achieves it, Robinson is now on the ground in his guard. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Van Der Capellen tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Robinson. (Rd 2 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Robinson unloads with some right hands, but Van Der Capellen deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Robinson doesn't let Van Der Capellen pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Time slips away as Robinson successfully keeps Van Der Capellen stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Van Der Capellen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) Van Der Capellen closes in on Robinson, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Robinson looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Van Der Capellen simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Van Der Capellen hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Van Der Capellen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Robinson with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Van Der Capellen comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, and then catches Robinson with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Van Der Capellen lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Van Der Capellen is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Van Der Capellen misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Robinson gets hold of Van Der Capellen. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Robinson tries to pull Van Der Capellen down into his guard. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Van Der Capellen gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Robinson reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Van Der Capellen defends it. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Van Der Capellen throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Van Der Capellen doesn't let Robinson pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Van Der Capellen fires off some strikes but doesn't do any significant damage. (Rd 3 - 02:10) The attack does see Van Der Capellen get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Van Der Capellen hurdles over Robinson, looking to land a diving punch! (Rd 3 - 01:57) Robinson takes the punch, but it didn't connect very well and he is able to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Van Der Capellen looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Robinson tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Robinson ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:03) In half guard, Van Der Capellen throws a couple of punches designed to keep Robinson guessing. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Van Der Capellen blocks Robinson as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Van Der Capellen unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Robinson works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 3 - 00:08) He may regret that choice, as it gives Van Der Capellen the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Van Der Capellen, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Van Der Capellen is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Van Der Capellen and then he catches Robinson with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Van Der Capellen fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Robinson with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Robinson gets hold of Van Der Capellen. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Robinson tries to wrestle Van Der Capellen backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Robinson doesn't manage it though, Van Der Capellen defended it well. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Robinson tries to lock his legs around the waist of Van Der Capellen, wanting to pull him down to the floor. (Rd 4 - 04:12) The attempt is successful, Van Der Capellen is sucked down into his guard. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Robinson tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Robinson cannot secure the arm. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Van Der Capellen looks to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Van Der Capellen struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Robinson tries to smother Van Der Capellen by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Van Der Capellen fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Robinson tries to pull Van Der Capellen in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Van Der Capellen attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Van Der Capellen passes guard, but Robinson was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 4 - 02:33) The scramble results in Robinson being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Van Der Capellen looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 02:16) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 4 - 02:05) The scramble ends with Robinson grabbing Van Der Capellen and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Robinson tries to maintain control, but Van Der Capellen wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Robinson is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Van Der Capellen lands a jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Van Der Capellen can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:31) It looked like we were about to see Robinson try and get some grappling started, but Van Der Capellen was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Showing good hand speed, Van Der Capellen throws three very fast punches as a set up to a spin kick but can't connect on any of the strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:04) Van Der Capellen hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Van Der Capellen, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Robinson really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Robinson appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Van Der Capellen took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Van Der Capellen lands a left jab, but when he attempts a spinning back kick it only allows Robinson to catch the leg! (Rd 5 - 04:41) Holding the leg, Robinson tries for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Robinson can't get Van Der Capellen down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Unable to get free, Van Der Capellen is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Van Der Capellen is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 5 - 03:13) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 02:40) Van Der Capellen is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:40) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:37) A few deep breaths betray that Van Der Capellen is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Van Der Capellen moves in on Robinson, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Van Der Capellen lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Robinson. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Breathing very hard, Van Der Capellen is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 01:20) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 01:20) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then catches Robinson with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:52) A jab hits home from Van Der Capellen and then he hits Robinson with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Robinson is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Robinson looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Van Der Capellen simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Van Der Capellen lands a jab and then catches Robinson with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Robinson steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 5 - 00:17) A jab hits home from Van Der Capellen and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Van Der Capellen took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the semi finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament goes 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen. Official Result: 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen defeats Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Noach Van Der Capellen gives a name-check to everyone at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He physically grabs the microphone and proceeds to issue a challenge to Bobby Brubaker, saying he'll destroy him. There's no doubt that Noach Van Der Capellen benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (31-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -190) vs. "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (22-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Chambers is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Chambers ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) A one-two from Chambers fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Miyagi gets hold of Chambers, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Miyagi is trying to push Chambers so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Miyagi achieves it, pinning Chambers to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Miyagi goes to use some dirty boxing, but Chambers is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Miyagi tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Chambers uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Miyagi tries some dirty boxing, but Chambers seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Miyagi hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Chambers can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Chambers throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Miyagi comes in and grabs Chambers in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Miyagi is looking to muscle Chambers back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Miyagi can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Chambers tries to take Miyagi down. (Rd 1 - 02:10) The takedown is successful, Miyagi pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Chambers throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Miyagi tries to pull Chambers in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Chambers begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Chambers passes guard, but Miyagi was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 01:04) The scramble leaves Miyagi on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Chambers starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Miyagi keeps his half guard secure. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Chambers blocks Miyagi as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Chambers pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chambers. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Chambers moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Miyagi appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Chambers took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:45) A punch from Chambers fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Chambers closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Chambers throws a punch but Miyagi avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Chambers throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Miyagi seizes the chance and grabs Chambers into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Miyagi is trying to muscle Chambers up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Miyagi can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:32) Chambers tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 03:32) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Miyagi to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 2 - 03:15) Chambers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Miyagi tries to catch Chambers with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Chambers throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 02:07) For the moment Chambers is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Miyagi tries to catch Chambers with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Chambers peppers Miyagi with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Miyagi tries to catch Chambers with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:58) In guard, Chambers begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Miyagi was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 00:47) The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Chambers can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chambers. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chambers up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Chambers and then he catches Miyagi with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Chambers comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Chambers can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Chambers throws a punch but Miyagi avoids it. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Miyagi comes in and grabs Chambers in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Miyagi is trying to muscle Chambers up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Miyagi can't manage it, Chambers fought it. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Clinched with Miyagi, Chambers looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Chambers has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Chambers throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 03:03) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Chambers pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Chambers unloads with big right hands, but Miyagi is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Miyagi tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Chambers fires away and Miyagi is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Chambers pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Chambers keeps Miyagi guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Miyagi tries to move to guard, but Chambers doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Chambers punches down at Miyagi, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Miyagi tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chambers. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Miyagi needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Chambers fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Chambers uses a left jab, but Miyagi evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Taking a few gulps of breath, Chambers is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:14) A jab hits home from Chambers and then he hits Miyagi with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Blood is pouring from the nose of Miyagi after that shot, it looks like it may be broken. (Rd 4 - 04:14) That's going to cause Miyagi some major problems with his breathing. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Chambers hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Chambers fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Chambers lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:18) That last blow may have really hurt Miyagi, he staggers backward looking dazed! (Rd 4 - 03:18) Chambers moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Miyagi goes down! (Rd 4 - 03:05) Chambers moves in quickly, kneeling beside Miyagi and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 4 - 03:05) Chambers unloads with massive right hands and Miyagi is getting destroyed! (Rd 4 - 03:05) Referee Harry A. Bierce is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 4 - 02:54) 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers takes the win by TKO! (Rd 4 - 02:54) Nathan Chambers has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers defeats 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi (TKO (Strikes) in 2:06 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Nathan Chambers name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. A lively, charismatic speaker, Nathan Chambers is great at using his interviews to sell himself. MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (26-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Underdog: +200) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (19-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Crumb lands a right jab but misses with a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Brubaker connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Displaying his quick hands, Crumb hits a nice four punch combination. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Brubaker lands three of five quick punches and then connects with a spinning kick. (Rd 1 - 03:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Brubaker throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Crumb counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Crumb hits two out of a flurry of three punches but doesn't connect with a left hand as Brubaker slips past it. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Brubaker uses a right jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Crumb buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Brubaker hits a kick to the lead leg. Crumb misses with a pair of jabs but connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Crumb has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Brubaker counters a left hand with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Crumb is limping noticeably. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Brubaker misses with a big left hand, allowing Crumb to counter with a few quick jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Brubaker counters a left hand with a beauty of a leg kick! (Rd 1 - 01:38) With his legs completely gone, Crumb falls to the ground in agony! He clearly can't continue, it's all over! (Rd 1 - 01:38) The winner, by leg kick TKO; Bobby Brubaker! (Rd 1 - 01:38) Into the semi finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Bobby Brubaker. Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats Templeton 'The Body' Crumb (TKO (Leg Kick) in 3:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Bobby Brubaker gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He names a local club and says that he's heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. A lively, charismatic speaker, Bobby Brubaker is great at using these interviews to sell himself. Attendance: 3.157 Gate Reciepts: $437,560 Sponsorship: $53,804 Ad Revenue: $3,941,780 Merchandise: $7,988 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $188,623) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Bobby Brubaker $30,828 Templeton Crumb $13,180 FotN: Both: $10,000 Nathan Chambers $51,038 Ichisake Miyagi $32,055 Noach Van Der Capellen $8,070 Rich Robinson $2,172 Piper Evergood $9,287 Hope Lehane $3,404 Perf: Evergood: $5,000 Alan Kendall $6,380 Evan Gardner $2,308 Tabitha Cameron $9,110 Catherine Newmar $1,551 KotN: Cameron: $5,000 Erin Distefano $6,648 Rosamaria Correa $1,936 SotN: Distefano: $5,000 Temperance McCoy $7,378 Veronika Sablikova $3,278 Perf: McCoy: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $62,734 Profit: $4,180,767 Critical Rating: 67% Commercial Rating: 96% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 91.0% (High Level National) USA +3.6% 90.6% (High Level National) UK +3.6% 55.2% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.2% 51.5% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.2% 31.2% (Low Level National) Japan +3.6% 87.0% (High Level National) Asia +2.2% 48.2% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.5% 18.2% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.2% 44.0% (Mid Level National) South America +3.2% 73.8% (High Level National) Central America +1.5% 19.5% (Low Level National) Africa +1.5% 16.1% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 130, and all fighters tested clean. - Ichisake Miyagi suffered a broken nose during his loss to Nathan Chambers, and will miss a week of training. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Taniko Uchiyama has started training with Snake Temple, and will be backed by the team for her next fight. She will not be staying with the camp long-term, but is trying to keep her training methods fresh. - CTC Featherweight fighter Wallace Everett has started training with Team Desire. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, and is looking to improve his ground game. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Donnie Wang is no longer training with Tiger Claw Academy following his knock out loss to Jamie Barrington. He has decided that he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new environment would reinvigorate him. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Donnie Wang is now training with Way of the Crane's Beak. The rumour is that he has joined the team to keep his training methods fresh, but is not expected to remain there long-term. - CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Rennaya Rives is no longer training with Combat Team Curitiba following her submission loss to Steph Smith. The loss left her feeling she needed to shake up her training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Hans Christian Bloch is no longer training with Euro Team Thunder following his decision loss to Tomohiro Takeuchi. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None

Friday, Week 1, December 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Templeton "The Body" Crumb (26-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +200) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (19-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -200) Templeton Crumb is an ultra-tough South African fighter who was quite successful as an amateur boxer, and it's those skills that he brings to the table as his major weapon in MMA. Although he does not possess true knock out power, he has the fundamental boxing skills that most mixed martial artists lack, and so is able to gradually pick people apart over time. He won by second round TKO over Craig Hulme in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Kichisaburo Morri in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Fukusaburo Hirano in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Julio Regueiro in the fifth round of the tournament. Bobby Brubaker is a Canadian Taekwondo expert, a dangerous Welterweight competitor who, based upon the amount of knock outs he has achieved, appears to have dynamite in his left hand. He won by second round knock out over Guy Moss in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Evgeni Medtner in the third round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Diego Arteta in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Simon Vine in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Evan Gardner vs. Alan Kendall in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (31-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -190) vs. "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (22-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +150) Ichisake Miyagi is a rugged competitor who has made a reputation for himself as one of the toughest Welterweights in the world. An excellent wrestler, his usual gameplan is to grab his opponent in a clinch and break their will with slicing razor-sharp elbows, painful knees, and punishing dirty boxing. He won by fourth round knock out over Michihiro Kodera in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Jayden Karp in the third round of the tournament, then won by third round knock out over Will Kane in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Bussho Maruyama in the fifth round of the tournament. Nathan Chambers is one of the biggest heels in MMA, and his big mouth and cocky persona have made him one of the most well known fighters in America. A fantastic athlete who is a master of weight cutting, his success has been built on his bullying wrestler and huge punching power, a combination that few Welterweights have been able to withstand. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Danny Rowan in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Konosuke Shirahata in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Martin Cupples in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Hamilton Fonseca Junior in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Rich Robinson in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (33-3, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -500) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (13-0, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Underdog: +350) Noach Van Der Capellen is one of the most exciting strikers in MMA, a crowd favorite who loves to throw in spectacular punches and crazy kicks along with his more traditional, and very effective boxing attacks. His unorthodox striking, KO power, and difficulty to hold down have made him one of the most successful Welterweights on the planet. He won by third round knock out over Phil Ball in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Walter May in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Jonathan Huang in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Felix Mattherson Jr in the fifth round of the tournament. Rich Robinson got the nickname "Hard Rain" because of his brutal ground and pound, raining down big bombs from above onto his helpless victim. Although he is dangerous when on top, he is far from a one-dimensional fighter, he strikes with venom, and has an extensive wrestling background to fall back on too. He won by first round TKO over Deacon Stawford in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round TKO over Bakin Sakamoto in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Konstantinos Chorophas in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Chew Chua in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Vikram Sithalayan in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ichisake Miyagi vs. Nathan Chambers in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Hope "Scythe" Lehane (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -510) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (10-3, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +400) Hope Lehane is one of the most dangerous submission artists in womens MMA due to her extensive jiu-jitsu background, she's a legit black belt, and has put together an amazing string of tap out victories to become the best Featherweight in the world. She won by first round submission over Velvet Avery in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Shaunagh Stoltman in the third round of the tournament. Piper Evergood is a Canadian fighter who is beginning to build up a reputation as a dangerous competitor. A striker, her best weapon is a big overhead left which has massive power and can easily KO most opponents. Evergood has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. She lost by fourth round submission to Shaunagh Stoltman in the first round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the tournament following the retirement of Sue Eccleston, then won by first round knock out over Verona Joseph in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Janey McDwyre in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Erin Distefano vs. Rosamaria Correa in the Semi-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Evan "G-Man" Gardner (14-0, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Underdog: +260) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (20-5, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -330) Evan Gardner is a talented young wrestler, who likes to use his grappling skills to control opponents for large stretches of time, either in the clinch or on the ground. A decent boxer too, he's a very difficult fighter to strategize against as he doesn't have many exploitable weaknesses. He won by Unanimous Decision over Scott Gillespie in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Domingo de Vivanco in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Rufus Stephens in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Eiji Masuko in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Manuel Silva in the fifth round of the tournament. Alan Kendall is a very versatile and consistent performer who always brings a tough challenge, a pro's pro. Good in pretty much every area of MMA, his only real weakness is that while he is a jack of all trades he is master of none, and so is vulnerable to fighters who are excellent in a specific discipline. He won by fourth round submission over Hoburn Pallisades in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Chikafusa Abukara in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Yevgeni Sipatov in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Jack Humphreys in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Templeton Crumb vs. Bobby Brubaker in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (4-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +290) vs. "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -370) Catherine Newmar is a New York native who comes from a kick boxing background. A powerful striker who can do serious damage if she hits, her weakness is that her punches and kicks are a little slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up, she'd be exponentially more dangerous. She won by fourth round knock out over Lynda Epsom in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Yutsuko Sasaki in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Martina Collee in the third round of the tournament. Tabitha Cameron is an excellent prospect who has been making serious waves, a Muay Thai fighter who uses her reach advantage to great effect, especially with her deadly high kicks. She won by Unanimous Decision over Tilly Hall in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Alisha Wood in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Veronika Sablikova vs. Temperance McCoy in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Erin Distefano (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -590) vs. Rosamaria Correa (6-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +470) Erin Distefano is a young fighter from Queens, New York. A martial arts enthusiast since she was a young girl, she has done a good amount of kick boxing, grappling, and jiu-jitsu over the years and so has a good grounding for MMA. Primarily known for her knock out power, she has designs on being a major force in the sport. He won by second round knock out over Laura Adair in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Vasya Kaczmarek in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Nora Bethlen in the third round of the tournament. Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. Making her debut in mid-2000, she has quickly become one of the most talked about women fighters in Brazil. She won by 31 second TKO over Kit Sakamoto in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Maricel Punya in the second round of the tournament, before winning by 17 second knock out over Alyson Arroway in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hope Lehane vs. Piper Evergood in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -880) vs. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (8-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +700) Veronika Sablikova is massively powerful, a ground and pound specialist from Prague who has the strength to simply bulldoze opponents. She made her name as a dominant champion, tearing through KDM FC's Womens Featherweight division, and has continued to win in this tournament. She won by second round TKO over Annika Sjolin in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Eiko Shiokawa in the third round of the tournament. Temperance McCoy is 6'2" is a giant compared to most of her peers. She uses that to good effect by employing a gameplan based on her excellent striking, using her reach advantage to tag her opponents before they can get close enough to attack her. Unfortunately she is woeful at grappling and has virtually no ground game whatsoever, and these big weaknesses are preventing her from making much progress in her career. She won by second round knock out over Fi Johns in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Chiyo Yanagimoto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Hanako Shimizu in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Catherine Newmar vs. Tabitha Cameron in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results Templeton Crumb (170 lbs) vs. Bobby Brubaker (170 lbs) Ichisake Miyagi (170 lbs) vs. Nathan Chambers (170 lbs) Noach Van Der Capellen (170 lbs) vs. Rich Robinson (170 lbs) Hope Lehane (145 lbs) vs. Piper Evergood (145 lbs) Evan Gardner (170 lbs) vs. Alan Kendall (170 lbs) Catherine Newmar (145 lbs) vs. Tabitha Cameron (145 lbs) Erin Distefano (145 lbs) vs. Rosamaria Correa (145 lbs) Veronika Sablikova (145 lbs) vs. Temperance McCoy (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 131 Full Fight Card WW: Templeton Crumb vs. Bobby Brubaker WW: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Nathan Chambers WW: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Rich Robinson WFW: Hope Lehane vs. Piper Evergood WW: Evan Gardner vs. Alan Kendall WFW: Catherine Newmar vs. Tabitha Cameron WFW: Erin Distefano vs. Rosamaria Correa WFW: Veronika Sablikova vs. Temperance McCoy

Friday, Week 4, November 2003 Live From Calgary, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Donnie Wang (8-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Cebu City, Philippines, Favorite: -250) vs. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (3-0-1, 3-0-1 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Underdog: +190) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Barrington looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Wang simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Wang lands one of three quick punches and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Barrington hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Wang connects with a jab, but Barrington avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Barrington shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Wang cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Barrington throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Looking to catch his breath, Barrington is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Wang tries to move to guard, but Barrington doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Barrington keeps Wang guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Barrington blocks Wang as he tries a sweep from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Barrington begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Advancing his position, he gets mount. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Barrington lands a powerful elbow strike that caught Wang on the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Barrington throws short elbows over and over, Wang is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 01:49) Wang is out! Referee Leo Behan leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:35) 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington takes the win by knock out! (Rd 1 - 01:35) Jamie Barrington advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington defeats Donnie Wang (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:25 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jamie Barrington name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he repeats his challenge to Antonio Rimando. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me". Jamie Barrington is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (15-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -400) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Kapur is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Jankowski to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Jankowski hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Kapur hits a jab and also hits a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Jankowski covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:22) Kapur launches a head kick that lands hard! Jankowski goes down! (Rd 1 - 04:09) Kapur knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Jankowski, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 04:09) Kapur pounds away, Jankowski is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 04:09) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:57) The winner, by TKO; Rav Kapur! (Rd 1 - 03:57) Rav Kapur books a semi-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur defeats Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski (TKO (Strikes) in 1:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rav Kapur praises his team at London Kick Boxing Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Christopher Drew (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Wigan, England, Underdog: +270) vs. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (39-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -350) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Barely moving during the introductions, Boniek looks completely and utterly focused on the task in hand. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Drew connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Drew confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Boniek had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Drew hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Drew glares at his opponent. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Drew throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Boniek takes the chance and grabs Drew into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Boniek looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:03) It's unsuccessful, Drew maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Using his wrestling skills, Boniek is trying to push Drew up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Boniek manages it and controls Drew up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Boniek tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Drew uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Boniek tries to use dirty boxing against Drew, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Drew lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Drew, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Boniek is exerting. (Rd 1 - 02:44) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Boniek tries to keep him up against the cage, but Drew works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:38) A defensive jab hits from Boniek. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Attacking with intent, Drew scores with four out of a flurry of four punches and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Boniek may have been setting up to shoot, but Drew aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Drew lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Drew can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Drew looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Drew throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Drew throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Seizing the opportunity, Boniek clinches. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Boniek is trying to push Drew so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Drew out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Drew attempts to wrestle Boniek to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Drew can't get Boniek down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Drew, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Boniek looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Drew simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Drew can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Boniek is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 04:43) Drew quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Boniek! (Rd 2 - 04:43) Drew fires away with punches and Boniek is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 04:43) Referee Leo Behan is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 04:24) The winner, by TKO, is Christopher Drew! (Rd 2 - 04:24) Christopher Drew moves into the semis of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek (TKO (Strikes) in 0:36 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Christopher Drew gives a name-check to everyone at KO Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Elzo Alves Moura (18-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -250) vs. Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (9-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Christchurch, New Zealand, Underdog: +190) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:14) A punch from Wakarewarewa fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Wakarewarewa stalks forward, pressuring Moura. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Wakarewarewa confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Wakarewarewa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:34) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Wakarewarewa doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Moura misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:21) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:07) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:39) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Moving forward constantly, Wakarewarewa is pressuring Moura. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Moura fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Wakarewarewa hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Wakarewarewa scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Moura finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Wakarewarewa slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Moura had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Wakarewarewa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Wakarewarewa hits a left jab and then catches Moura with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Wakarewarewa took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Wakarewarewa uses a left jab, but Moura avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Wakarewarewa lands a left hand and then hits Moura with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Moura steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Wakarewarewa fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Moura appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Wakarewarewa took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Wakarewarewa throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 03:19) A jab lands from Wakarewarewa, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Wakarewarewa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Moura with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Wakarewarewa is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Moura appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Wakarewarewa took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Wakarewarewa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Moura with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Moura may have a cracked jaw from that shot, he looks in some pain. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Wakarewarewa throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Wakarewarewa throws a hook to the body, but Moura steps back to avoid it. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Wakarewarewa confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Wakarewarewa connects with a nice jab and then hits Moura with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 2 - 01:40) Moura goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 2 - 01:26) Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa takes the win by knock out! (Rd 2 - 01:26) Morgan Wakarewarewa books a semi-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa defeats Elzo Alves Moura (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:34 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Morgan Wakarewarewa gives a name-check to everyone at KO Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks that a fight against a great competitor like Pai Cheng would make for an interesting battle. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (19-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Underdog: +310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) An attempt to land a hook to the body from Oktay fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Oktay scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Displaying some good boxing, Ekberg lands three quick jabs and follows with a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:24) That last punch hurt Oktay, he grins in response but I don't think that he's fooling anyone. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Ekberg lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Moving in at speed, Oktay lets fly with four quick punches but Ekberg doesn't get hit. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Ekberg moves in on Oktay, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:21) A quick flurry of punches from Ekberg sees two of five hit home and then hits Oktay with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Ekberg lands a jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ekberg stalks forward, pressuring Oktay. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Oktay lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ekberg feints to one side, causing Oktay to react and leave himself off balance. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ekberg connects with a jab but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Ekberg lands one of three quick punches and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Oktay staggers backward into the cage and covers up, I think he's hurt! (Rd 1 - 02:07) Ekberg smashes Oktay with a big left hand through the guard! Oktay can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 1 - 01:59) Ekberg moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand around the guard! Oktay is rocked again! (Rd 1 - 01:59) With Oktay slumped against the cage and taking a beating, the referee leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:59) That's poor refereeing in my opinion, referee Leo Behan should have gotten in there and stopped the bout faster. (Rd 1 - 01:53) The winner, by TKO; Lars-Gunnar Ekberg! (Rd 1 - 01:53) Into the semi finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lars-Gunnar Ekberg. Official Result: 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay (TKO (Strikes) in 3:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lars-Gunnar Ekberg thanks everyone connected to War Dogs for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he repeats that he still wants Khru Duangjan but that "the coward" is doing everything possible to avoid his challenge. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (25-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Ontario, Favorite: -380) vs. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (11-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Archer misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Fujii misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Showing good technique, Archer throws a flurry of four punches that end with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Archer misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fujii attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 03:54) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Fujii misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Archer to attack with a jab and a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Fujii hits a tentative right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Archer uses a right jab, but a messy spin kick attempt allows Fujii to catch the leg! (Rd 1 - 02:58) Fujii tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Archer does extremely well, pulling his leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range. (Rd 1 - 02:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Archer dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right jab and a left head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Fujii staggers back and covers up, I think he's hurt! (Rd 1 - 02:28) Archer hits a straight left hand! Dazed, Fujii continues to cover up. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Fujii retreats further and ends up trapped against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Archer moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand around the guard! Fujii goes down! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Archer knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Fujii, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Archer pounds away and Fujii is in serious trouble! (Rd 1 - 01:54) Archer tries to pound on Fujii, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Fujii tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Archer tries to pound on Fujii, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Fujii tries to move to guard, but Archer doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Archer pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Fujii tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Archer tries to pound on Fujii, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Fujii tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Archer, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Circling warily, Fujii is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Stepping in, Archer lands four quick punches and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Archer moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Fujii to catch it! (Rd 2 - 04:15) Seeing his opportunity, Fujii tries to put Archer on the mat. (Rd 2 - 04:15) The takedown is unsuccessful, Archer pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Archer fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:40) A punch from Archer fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Fujii seizes the chance and grabs Archer into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Fujii looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Archer blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage! (Rd 2 - 03:29) Archer doesn't get away with it, referee Harry A. Bierce sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 2 - 03:29) Smothered against the cage, Archer is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 03:29) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Smothered against the cage, Archer cannot get free. (Rd 2 - 02:34) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:38) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Taking a few gulps of breath, Archer is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:31) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Archer. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Fujii moves in fast and clinches with Archer. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Fujii is looking to muscle Archer back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) He does so and now has Archer pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Fujii leans all of his weight up against Archer, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Fujii tries to keep him up against the cage, but Archer works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Fujii. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:55) Fujii keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Archer hits a right hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:40) A quick flurry of punches from Archer sees two of four hit home and then catches Fujii with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Attacking with a quick flurry, Archer lands five punches but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Fujii to catch it! (Rd 3 - 03:55) Archer hops on one foot, trying to balance. Fujii tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Archer does extremely well, pulling his leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Archer can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Archer throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 02:58) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Archer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Fujii with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Archer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Fujii fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Archer lands two right hands, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Archer is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 01:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Fujii connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Archer lands a right jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 01:40) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Archer looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Fujii tries to wrestle Archer backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:19) He does so and now has Archer pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:01) With Archer stuck against the cage, Fujii tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 3 - 01:01) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Archer to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 3 - 00:46) Fujii fires away with right hands, but Archer doesn't take much damage. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Fujii pounds away, but Archer isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Fujii unloads with some right hands, but Archer deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Fujii tries to pound on Archer, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Archer. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Archer up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) Archer throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Fujii is equal to all of them. (Rd 4 - 04:46) Fujii comes in and grabs Archer in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Using his wrestling skills, Fujii is trying to push Archer up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Fujii manages it and controls Archer up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Archer, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Fujii is exerting. (Rd 4 - 04:22) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Archer doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 03:21) With the cage trapping Archer, Fujii looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Archer is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 4 - 03:02) Fujii keeps Archer guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Fujii tries to cut Archer with a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Fujii throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Fujii fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Fujii throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Fujii is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Fujii gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Fujii unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Archer. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Fujii took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) Archer can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Fujii is able to grab Archer. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Using his wrestling skills, Fujii is trying to push Archer up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:35) He does so and now has Archer pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Showing his ability to control opponents, Fujii smothers Archer against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Fujii attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Archer to the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:11) An outside leg trip sweeps Archer down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 5 - 02:58) Fujii throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Fujii throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Fujii is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Archer desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Archer ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Fujii punches down at Archer, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Fujii begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Archer was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Archer ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Archer fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Archer blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Archer pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Fujii tries to get full guard on Archer but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fujii. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde has scored it 48-47 Archer. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm has given 48-47 to Fujii. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James has given 48-47 to Fujii. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii the winner by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii books a semi-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii defeats 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Kanezane Fujii thanks everyone connected to Top Team Japan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he isn't happy about the result and that he felt it should have been a clear unanimous decision victory. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Hiro Arai (24-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -130) vs. "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (16-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Underdog: +100) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Arai is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 20lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Arai comes forward, walking down Satinho. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Satinho hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Arai can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Satinho with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:32) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 04:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Arai lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. Satinho lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:45) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Arai can't catch Satinho, whose good head movement allows him to slip away from a two punch combination. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Satinho can't get past the great guard of Arai, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 1 - 03:33) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Arai lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Satinho lands two of a flurry of quick punches and then hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Arai doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. Satinho lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 02:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Satinho misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Arai to attack with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 01:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Satinho misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Arai comes in with a jab and a low kick that can't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:12) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Arai is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Satinho lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Arai has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Satinho has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:41) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Satinho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Satinho. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Arai is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Satinho lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Satinho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 04:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Arai finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Displaying tight boxing skills, Satinho throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Satinho attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Arai goes to the legs with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Satinho scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Arai is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Satinho hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Arai is off-target with a jab but hits a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:38) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Arai scores with a jab and also lands a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Satinho connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:08) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 01:49) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Arai misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Satinho to attack with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:36) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Satinho comes in with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:54) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Arai misses with a big right hand, allowing Satinho to counter with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Satinho attacks with a quick left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Satinho took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Satinho ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 04:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Satinho scores with two punches out of a flurry but finds a big right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Arai hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:11) For the first time, Satinho is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:05) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Arai doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Satinho misses a jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Arai comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Satinho hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 3 - 03:16) A jab is wide from Arai, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Arai is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Arai hits a jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Satinho finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 02:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:07) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Arai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with quick jabs that are followed by a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:43) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:22) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Arai comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Satinho lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Arai doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Arai gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Arai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 3 - 00:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Satinho comes in with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Arai is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Arai clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Satinho took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Arai, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Satinho misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Arai attacks with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Satinho attacks with a jab and a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:58) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Arai misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Satinho comes in with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:49) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Satinho is trying to muscle Arai up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Arai ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Satinho is trying to lock Arai into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Satinho manages it and now controls Arai by the back of the head. (Rd 4 - 03:25) From the clinch, Satinho drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Satinho keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 4 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:29) Satinho finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Arai to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Satinho is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 01:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Arai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 4 - 01:59) There's no question that Arai is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 4 - 01:59) He may be relying on his punching power to save him though - we know that he has heavy hands. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Arai misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Satinho to attack with a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:11) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:11) The two fighters strike, but without success. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Arai can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Satinho is off target with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:04) Arai looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Arai hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Satinho lands a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Satinho looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 00:36) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 00:09) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Arai misses with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Satinho is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Satinho. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Arai winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Arai misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Satinho to attack with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 04:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Arai misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Satinho to attack with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Satinho slips past a right hook and counters with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Arai comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Satinho tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Arai throws a two-punch combo but Satinho avoids both. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Arai uses a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 5 - 03:09) Satinho finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 02:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Arai doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross. Satinho scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:30) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 5 - 02:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:04) Arai misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:04) Satinho doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 5 - 01:50) Arai looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Arai steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Satinho lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Arai can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Satinho may have been setting up to shoot, but Arai aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Arai throws a one-two, but Satinho was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Satinho counters a right hand with a jab and a powerful right hook! (Rd 5 - 00:38) From the looks of things, I don't think Satinho has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Arai collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 5 - 00:38) Murilo Satinho takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 5 - 00:38) Murilo Satinho advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho defeats Hiro Arai (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:22 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Murilo Satinho thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team Brazilian Estrela Academy. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The King of Ground And Pound" James Foster (40-4-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Aurora, Illinois, Favorite: -500) vs. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (21-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +350) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Duangjan connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Foster staggers backward into the cage and covers up, I think he's hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Duangjan lands a spinning back fist, but Foster blocked most of it. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Foster eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright! (Rd 1 - 04:29) Foster blocks most of a right head kick with his arms. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Duangjan goes under the guard and nails Foster with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 1 - 04:15) With Foster slumped against the cage and taking a beating, the referee leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:15) That looked like a late call, the referee should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 1 - 04:11) By TKO, the winner is Khru Duangjan! (Rd 1 - 04:11) Khru Duangjan books a semi-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster (TKO (Strikes) in 0:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Khru Duangjan gives a name-check to everyone at Wudang Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Khru Duangjan claims that everyone, including James Foster, underestimated him but that he always considered himself the true favorite. Attendance: 2,852 Gate Reciepts: $395,287 Sponsorship: $59,611 Ad Revenue: $3,329,818 Merchandise: $7,920 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $226,185) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Khru Duangjan $11,592 James Foster $80,768 Perf: Duangjan: $5,000 Murilo Satinho $12,692 Hiro Arai $30,625 KotN: Satinho: $5,000 Kanezane Fujii $6,942 Mason Archer $5,169 Lars-Gunnar Ekberg $3,661 Lefter Oktay $13,310 Morgan Wakarewarewa $3,377 Elzo Alves Moura $4,768 Christopher Drew $4,212 Grzegorz Boniek $4,653 Rav Kapur $18,765 Jozef Jankowski $2,120 Jamie Barrington $11,464 Donnie Wang $12,067 FotN: Both: $10,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $63,622 Profit: $3,493,821 Critical Rating: 67% Commercial Rating: 98% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 87.0% (High Level National) USA +4.0% 87.0% (High Level National) UK +3.6% 51.6% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.2% 49.3% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.5% 29.0% (Low Level National) Japan +4.0% 83.4% (High Level National) Asia +2.2% 46.0% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.5% 16.7% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.2% 41.8% (Mid Level National) South America +3.6% 65.6% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.5% 18.0% (Low Level National) Africa +1.5% 14.6% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 129, and all fighters tested clean. - Elzo Alves Moura suffered a broken jaw during his loss to Morgan Wakarewarewa, and will miss three weeks of training. - CTC Lightweight fighter Bud Brockett was seen training at American Cage Fighters as he prepares for his CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final fight against Atep of Indonesia. He has joined the team on a temporary basis, and is looking to improve his striking going into the fight. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Jez Worplesdon is no longer training at Evolution MMA following his loss to Riveron Potter-Pirbright. He decided he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new approach may invigorate him. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Lito Alcala will no longer be training at Tai Sheng Men Society. Despite enjoying success with the team, the arrangement was always meant to the temporary, and he is keen to keep his training fresh and unpredictable by looking elsewhere. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Canadian Large Local Show (Friday, Week 4, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Tim Essy vs. Vivinho KO of the Night: Freddy Lomax (vs. Roman Danielyan) Submission of the Night: Billy Russell (vs. Kadonomaro Deguchi) KDM FC 28: Nanami vs. Cassaro (Friday, Week 4, November 2003) Title Result: Goncalves Cassaro Won The KDM FC Lightweight Title Title Result: Yue Wan Chang Made Her First Successful Defence of the KDM FC Women's Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Yue Wan Chang vs. Maricel Liou KO of the Night: Catherine Li (vs. Maricel Tsay) Submission of the Night: Yue Wan Chang (vs. Maricel Liou) Performance Bonus: Noel Tsay vs. Lee Han GAMMA 57: Sakanoue vs. Desjardins (Sunday, Week 4, November 2003) Title Result: Kiyonobu Sakanoue Made His Third Successful Defence of the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Masao Fujita vs. Dartagnan Bruce KO of the Night: ONille Bernard (vs. Ryunosuke Takara) Submission of the Night: Mallory Poulin (vs. Mark Windham) Performance Bonus: Masao Fujita vs. Dartagnan Bruce British Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Crow Leddy vs. Eddie Whelan KO of the Night: Jefferson Mndawe (vs. Stephen Conti) Submission of the Night: Timothy Latchkey (vs. Walter Walker) Canadian Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jake Keane vs. George Astaire KO of the Night: Mauricio de Terreros (vs. Rodolfo de Souza) Submission of the Night: Pavel Radulov (vs. Bruno Epps) Japanese Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Kenshin Hamamoto vs. Shiba Inaba KO of the Night: Kenshin Hamamoto (vs. Shiba Inaba) Submission of the Night: Toson Ono (vs. Morihiro Kiski) European Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 1, December 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Marco Bernacci vs. Krzysztof Sedlacek KO of the Night: Jacco Landeweerd (vs. Scotty Arnsson) Submission of the Night: None Predictions None

Friday, Week 4, November 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The King of Ground And Pound" James Foster (40-4-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -500) vs. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (21-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +350) James Foster is the face of North American MMA, whose combination of success in the cage and his "All-American" look have made him a superstar and the most bankable commodity in the sport. A very good wrestler with an almost unstoppable double leg and nasty ground and pound, he may not be the most versatile or well-rounded fighter but he is very, very hard to beat. He won by first round submission over Taye Burnett in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Massimiliano Locatelli in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Stratos Papaioannou in the fourth round of the tournament. Khru Duangjan is perhaps the most violently entertaining Heavyweight in MMA to watch, and is one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport due to his power, speed, and intensity. Rarely stopping, he comes on strong and fast and overwhelms his opponents. He is widely regarded as having the best chin in MMA, and has yet to be stopped or even floored in over twenty fights. He won by Unanimous Decision over Olu Yolo in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Bastian Neske in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Norman Pike in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Christopher Drew vs. Grzegorz Boniek in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Hiro Arai (24-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -130) vs. "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (16-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Underdog: +100) Hiro Arai is one of Japan's few major players in the Heavyweight division, always surly, he is a very good kick boxer whose fists come loaded with knock out power and who also has a solid wrestling background that allows him, unlike most kick boxers, to function well if the fight ends up at close range. He won by third round submission over Hayden Ellery in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Paulie Albarado in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Gyokusho Fujimoto in the fourth round of the tournament. Murilo Satinho is one of the fastest rising stars in the Heavyweight scene. A naturally big guy with awesome power and some of the scariest ground and pound ever seen in MMA, he also has the agility and cardio of a much smaller man. Seemingly without weakness, he could become one of the greats. He won by 54 second knock out over Paulo Boas in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Ozzy Bintley in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Sanraku Kawabata in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Fritz Phipps in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Elzo Alves Moura vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (25-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -380) vs. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (11-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +300) Mason Archer is one of the tallest Heavyweight fighters in MMA, a Canadian striker who is a tough competitor who knows how to use his reach to his advantage, peppering his opponent with his long jab and punishing them with scything kicks to the legs. His vulnerability on the ground is a weak point in his game though. He won by first round TKO over Sly Twinge in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Lee Chavis in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Aleksander Ivanov in the fourth round of the tournament. Kanezane Fujii is a youngster who many in the east feel could become a superstar. Trained in both wrestling in Judo, then big man is very good when up close but also has the natural power to be dangerous when swinging for the fences. A very big Heavyweight, he could easily fight as a Super Heavyweight if he wanted to. He won by 57 second TKO over Josimar Martins in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Nate MacReary in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Carter Potter in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Pai Cheng in the fourth round of the tournament. These two fighters have fought before, at ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake in November 2001 with Archer winning by TKO in just 49 seconds. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jozef Jankowski vs. Rav Kapur in the Semi-Finals. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (19-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: +310) Lefter Oktay is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, who combines a powerful and very good kick boxing game with excellent grappling to make a potent package. A great physical specimen, he has fantastic cardio for such a big man with exceptional reflexes. He won by first round submission over Raimundo Pinheiro in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Leo Carlos Goulart in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Takaaki Fukumitsu in the fourth round of the tournament. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg is an all-rounder from Sweden. After building up a reputation as a formidable Heavyweight competitor in Europe, he moved to America and was rewarded by being hired by GAMMA to take part in the second season of Clash of the Titans. He was eliminated early by Sylvester Collins, but his trash-talking and swagger made him one of the breakout stars of the show. He won by fourth round submission over Glen McBeam in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Collins Lundie in the third round of the tournament, before winning by 50 second knock out over Murray Darby in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Donnie Wang vs. Jamie Barrington in the Semi-Finals. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Elzo Alves Moura (18-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -250) vs. Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (9-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +190) Elzo Alves Moura is a very tough customer, who has the twin threats of being able to knock opponents out with his hands or submit them with his Jiu-Jitsu prowess. He has very few weaknesses, making him one of the more dangerous Heavyweights around. He won by second round submission over Tadasu Tsukahara in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Antonio Santos in the second round of the tournament, then won by 52 second TKO over Christopher Sharp in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Vitor de Melo in the fourth round of the tournament. Morgan Wakarewarewa is a massive New Zealander, who is a promising young Heavyweight who could be one of the stars of the future. A hugely powerful beast of a fighter who can manhandle most opponents with ease, he also has naturally heavy hands. He won by first round TKO over Aston Merryman in the first round of the tournament, then won by nine-round Split Decision over Tim Boyer in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Steve Mason in the third round of the tournament, before winning by 27 second TKO over Sam Hoynes in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hiro Arai vs. Murilo Satinho in the Semi-Finals. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Christopher Drew (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Underdog: +270) vs. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (39-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -350) Christopher Drew is a bright Heavyweight prospect from England, a vicious striker who loves to stand and bang. One of the most intimidating men in MMA, his combination of striking power and powerful grappling makes him a very hard opponent to compete with. He won by second round knock out over Marcelo Boccoli in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Okura Ihara in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Bastian Neske in the fourth round of the tournament. Grzegorz Boniek is a veteran Heavyweight fighter who has put together a great win-loss record over the years, albeit while fighting primarily on the fairly easy European scene. His skill is clearly declining at his point, as he's hit the wrong side of 35. He won by first round submission over Simon Youngman in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Zhenya Golob in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Antonio Rimando in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of James Foster vs. Khru Duangjan in the Semi-Finals. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (15-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -400) Jozef Jankowski is a Heavyweight kick boxer, who hits very hard and very often and can be simply devastating if given the opportunity to open up on his opponent. The rest of his MMA game does not yet match up to his striking, but has time to improve. He won by Split Decision over Mathieu Aumont in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Duke Aiona in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Fatuma Roy in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Armen Sarkisian in the fourth round of the tournament. Rav Kapur is an enormously powerful kick boxer, who burst onto the scene in BCF with a string of devastating knock out wins and quickly became one of the most talked about Heavyweights in MMA. He won by second round knock out over Vittorio Pescatelli in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Kieran Morgan in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Mugur Boc in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Giovanni de Matos in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mason Archer vs. Kanezane Fujii in the Semi-Finals. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Donnie Wang (8-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -250) vs. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (3-0-1, 3-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +190) Donnie Wang is a kick boxer who fights at Heavyweight, a Filipino striker who is fast and technically solid but does lack the KO power that would make him truly dangerous. He won by first round TKO over George Brabazon-Plank in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Rodolfo Camara in the third round of the tournament, before winning by 42 second TKO over Waly da Cunha in the fourth round of the tournament. Jamie Barrington is a former amateur wrestling stand-out who is now fighting as a pro MMA competitor. Little is known about him at this stage of his career, although his powerful shot and high grappling ability should provide a good base for him to be successful. He won by second round submission over Ted Grace in the first round of the tournament, then fought to a Split Draw with Percy Catcher, both men continued in the bracket following the retirement of Hassan Fezzik, then won by first round TKO over Alexandre Montador in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Reinhardt Rhett in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lefter Oktay vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results James Foster (235 lbs) vs. Khru Duangjan (222 lbs) Hiro Arai (244 lbs) vs. Murilo Satinho (265 lbs) Mason Archer (265 lbs) vs. Kanezane Fujii (265 lbs) Lefter Oktay (235 lbs) vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (235 lbs) Elzo Alves Moura (244 lbs) vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa (252 lbs) Christopher Drew (235 lbs) vs. Grzegorz Boniek (235 lbs) Jozef Jankowski (249 lbs) vs. Rav Kapur (265 lbs) Donnie Wang (235 lbs) vs. Jamie Barrington (235 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 130 Full Fight Card CW: James Foster vs. Khru Duangjan HW: Hiro Arai vs. Murilo Satinho HW: Mason Archer vs. Kanezane Fujii CW: Lefter Oktay vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg HW: Elzo Alves Moura vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa CW: Christopher Drew vs. Grzegorz Boniek HW: Jozef Jankowski vs. Rav Kapur CW: Donnie Wang vs. Jamie Barrington

Friday, Week 3, November 2003 Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Lito Alcala (8-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Favorite: -250) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (9-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +190) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Stewart Morecambe, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Thamsatchanan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:35) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Alcala slips past a right hook and counters with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Alcala slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a glancing high kick. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Thamsatchanan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Alcala hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Thamsatchanan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Alcala comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Alcala is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:36) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Alcala. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Alcala just about lands a head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Thamsatchanan scores with a jab and also hits a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 02:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Alcala throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Thamsatchanan sees an opportunity and attacks with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Alcala glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 01:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Thamsatchanan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Thamsatchanan hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Alcala finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Without taking too much damage, Alcala is able to clinch with Thamsatchanan. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alcala, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab but can't connect on a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Alcala hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Alcala comes in off a combination with a fast low kick but Thamsatchanan shows good defence and checks it comfortably. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Thamsatchanan attempts a spinning back kick but is well away from hitting the target. (Rd 2 - 04:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Thamsatchanan misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Alcala to attack with a quick left jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. (Rd 2 - 03:43) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Thamsatchanan scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Alcala lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Thamsatchanan counters a right hand with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 02:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Alcala hits a punch but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Alcala hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Thamsatchanan lights his opponent up with a one-two followed by a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Thamsatchanan hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Alcala misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:49) For the first time, Alcala is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Moving forward constantly, Thamsatchanan is pressuring Alcala. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Alcala hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Thamsatchanan connects with a jab but Alcala then dodges the spin kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 01:13) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Thamsatchanan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Alcala manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Thamsatchanan misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:19) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Thamsatchanan just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Alcala misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Thamsatchanan to attack with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. Alcala scores with one punch out of a sudden flurry but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:03) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Alcala counters a short body kick with a left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 03:48) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 3 - 03:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab but misses with a spinning kick. Alcala is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:11) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Thamsatchanan misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Alcala to attack with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 3 - 02:52) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 01:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 01:20) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Alcala hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Thamsatchanan lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Thamsatchanan connects with a jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Thamsatchanan is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 00:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Alcala slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Alcala looked like he was going to shoot, but Thamsatchanan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Thamsatchanan just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Thamsatchanan ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Alcala hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Thamsatchanan uses a pair of left jabs but misses a spinning back kick. (Rd 4 - 04:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Alcala scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Thamsatchanan lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Thamsatchanan comes forward on the attack. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Alcala hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Thamsatchanan connects with a nice jab and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:54) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Thamsatchanan misses a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Alcala is off-target with a jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 4 - 02:59) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Thamsatchanan misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Alcala attacks with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Thamsatchanan comes forward to attack. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Alcala lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Thamsatchanan hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Thamsatchanan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Alcala manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Thamsatchanan hits a left hand but Alcala steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Thamsatchanan misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Alcala comes in with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Alcala is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 01:36) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 01:07) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Alcala clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Alcala attempts to wrestle Thamsatchanan to the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Thamsatchanan blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Clinched with Thamsatchanan, Alcala looks to try and take him down. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Alcala doesn't get it, Thamsatchanan blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 4 - 00:15) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Thamsatchanan just about edged it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Alcala is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Alcala is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Thamsatchanan hits a pair of jabs but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:30) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Alcala is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 04:11) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Alcala, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 5 - 03:47) With control of the clinch, Alcala tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Thamsatchanan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Alcala uses a shoulder smash to keep Thamsatchanan down. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Alcala blocks Thamsatchanan as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Time slips away as Alcala successfully keeps Thamsatchanan stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Perhaps wary of submissions, Alcala keeps extremely tight to Thamsatchanan and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Thamsatchanan tries to sweep Alcala but can't do it. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Alcala hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Thamsatchanan. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Thamsatchanan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alcala off of him. (Rd 5 - 01:20) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Thamsatchanan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a glancing blow from a high kick. (Rd 5 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:47) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Thamsatchanan scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. Alcala scores with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 00:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 00:09) Alcala hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:09) Thamsatchanan lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Thamsatchanan, 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 49-46 (Benjamin Milligan III), 48-47 (Stewart Morecambe) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Lito Alcala! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the semi finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lito Alcala. Official Result: Lito Alcala defeats Supachai Thamsatchanan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lito Alcala praises his team at Tai Sheng Men Society, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Thamsatchanan for a tough fight. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +230) vs. Riveron "R.P.P." Potter-Pirbright (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Paterson, New Jersey, Favorite: -300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Potter-Pirbright is off-target with a jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Worplesdon throws two quick punches but Potter-Pirbright has great movement and avoids them. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Worplesdon, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Potter-Pirbright fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Worplesdon looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Worplesdon misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Potter-Pirbright comes in with a glancing blow from a high kick. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Worplesdon had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Potter-Pirbright lands a left hand and then hits Worplesdon with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:20) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Potter-Pirbright can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Potter-Pirbright confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Worplesdon had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:43) A jab hits home from Potter-Pirbright and then he hits Worplesdon with a destructive leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Worplesdon collapses, utterly incapable of standing up any longer! Referee Harry A. Bierce has no option but to end this fight! (Rd 1 - 02:33) The winner, by leg kick TKO; Riveron Potter-Pirbright! (Rd 1 - 02:33) Riveron Potter-Pirbright books a semi-final spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright defeats 'Mr. Twenty-Two' Jez Worplesdon (TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Riveron Potter-Pirbright thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he repeats his challenge to Willy Bassett. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me". He has the innate charisma that allows him to get a good reaction during these interviews. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Markus Waller (8-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -260) vs. "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (11-0-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Waller appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rockmetteller took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Rockmetteller can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Waller. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Rockmetteller misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:07) There's a takedown attempt from Waller. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The takedown is completed, Rockmetteller is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Waller tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Rockmetteller stops Waller from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Waller tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Rockmetteller stops Waller from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Waller tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Waller breaks the guard and swiftly applies a leglock...Rockmetteller has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 02:45) The winner, by submission, is Markus Waller! (Rd 1 - 02:45) Markus Waller books a semi-final spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Markus Waller defeats 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller (Submission (Leglock) in 2:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Markus Waller gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Markus Waller boasts about his undefeated streak. CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Brian "Barrage" Claremont (13-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -350) vs. Kawin Kayem (9-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +270) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Stewart Morecambe, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:51) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Kayem hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Claremont connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Claremont has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Kayem has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Claremont scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Kayem is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 03:16) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Kayem uses a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Claremont lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:51) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Claremont misses with a big right hand, allowing Kayem to counter with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Claremont slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Kayem takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Claremont relentlessly comes forward. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Kayem throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:46) A jab is wide from Claremont, but then he hits Kayem with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Kayem has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Claremont throws two punches but Kayem has a good guard and absorbs all of them with ease. (Rd 1 - 01:13) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Claremont misses a right hook and gets countered with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:14) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Kayem fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Claremont doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:04) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kayem. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters strike, but without success. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Kayem doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Claremont tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Claremont misses with a big right hand, allowing Kayem to counter with a quick left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Claremont is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Kayem slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Kayem scores with a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Claremont hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Kayem counters a right hand with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 03:14) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Kayem hits a couple of jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Claremont lands a three strike combination that ends with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Relentless as ever, Claremont comes forward. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Claremont bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Claremont can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Kayem with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:39) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Claremont comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Kayem fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 01:11) A one-two from Claremont fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Kayem misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Claremont comes in with a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 00:09) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Claremont, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Claremont misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Kayem attacks with a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Kayem uses a left jab but misses a right hook. Claremont hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Claremont comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Kayem throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Claremont can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Claremont relentlessly comes forward. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Kayem hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Claremont fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Kayem with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:48) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 03:26) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Kayem misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Claremont scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Claremont is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Kayem lands one of a flurry of quick punches but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Claremont scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Kayem is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 02:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Claremont slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Claremont comes forward. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Claremont is now in the pocket. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Claremont can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Kayem misses with a big right hand, allowing Claremont to counter with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 01:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Claremont connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Kayem lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Claremont misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kayem comes in with a low kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Kayem lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Claremont hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Kayem moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:12) A jab is wide from Claremont, but then he hits Kayem with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:12) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Kayem. (Rd 3 - 01:12) That's going to cause Kayem some major problems with his breathing. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Kayem scores with a brace of jabs but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Claremont hits a pair of jabs but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Claremont is limping a little bit. (Rd 3 - 00:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 00:23) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Kayem slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Claremont backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Claremont. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Claremont up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Kayem hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Claremont lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:04) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Claremont misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kayem comes in with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Claremont is limping a little bit. (Rd 4 - 03:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Kayem counters a right hand with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:35) Claremont is limping a little bit. (Rd 4 - 03:20) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Kayem misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Claremont attacks with a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Claremont is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 03:06) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Kayem lands a left jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage. Claremont lands a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:57) Claremont wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but Kayem is already advancing to try and finish! (Rd 4 - 02:57) Kayem is trying to force Claremont into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:57) Claremont is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Kayem misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Using the clinch, Kayem drives a knee into the chest of Claremont, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Kayem tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Claremont isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Kayem loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Claremont the opportunity to wrestle free. (Rd 4 - 01:14) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Kayem is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Claremont is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 4 - 01:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Kayem misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Claremont connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:50) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:50) Kayem misses with a big right hand, allowing Claremont to counter with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Limping slightly, Claremont is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 4 - 00:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Kayem lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Claremont connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Claremont is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 00:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Kayem hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Claremont lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Claremont, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Kayem realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Kayem finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Claremont scores with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:49) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Claremont. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Kayem steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt! (Rd 5 - 04:37) Claremont comes in close and smashes Kayem with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out! (Rd 5 - 04:33) The winner, by knock out, is Brian 'Barrage' Claremont! (Rd 5 - 04:33) Brian Claremont has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Brian 'Barrage' Claremont defeats Kawin Kayem (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:27 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Brian Claremont thanks everyone connected to Shark Tank for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Brian Claremont says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Kawin Kayem. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Lightning" Lamont Banner (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Columbus, Ohio, Favorite: -560) vs. Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (13-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +440) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Stewart Morecambe, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Banner comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Everett lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Banner hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:38) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Everett misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Banner comes in with a left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Everett hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Banner nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Everett was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 04:15) Banner moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Everett goes down! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Banner senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Banner pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Everett! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Banner tries to pound on Everett, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Banner blocks Everett as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Banner throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Everett tries to pull guard on Banner but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Banner throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Everett tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Banner pounds away and Everett is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 1 - 02:00) Everett tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Banner has his back! (Rd 1 - 01:44) Banner fires away with punches, but Everett doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Banner blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Everett prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Banner from getting hooks in. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Everett tries to turn over and sweep Banner but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Banner attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Everett defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Everett tries a roll, but doesn't budge Banner. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Banner pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Banner took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Banner counters a right hand with a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Banner lands a left hand and then hits Everett with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:19) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 04:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Everett misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Displaying his fast hands, Banner lands three quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Everett misses with a big right hand, allowing Banner to counter with a quick left jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 03:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Banner opens Everett up with a feint. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Everett misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Banner comes in with a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 2 - 03:11) Everett is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 03:11) Banner senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:11) Banner fires away and Everett is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 03:11) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:54) The winner, by TKO; Lamont Banner! (Rd 2 - 02:54) Lamont Banner moves into the semis of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Lightning' Lamont Banner defeats Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett (TKO (Strikes) in 2:06 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lamont Banner thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (26-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -530) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (11-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Underdog: +420) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Takeuchi aggressively moves in and grapples with Bloch. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Bloch doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Bloch tries to take Takeuchi down. (Rd 1 - 04:08) The takedown doesn't work, Takeuchi blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:55) He does so and now has Bloch pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Bloch is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Takeuchi has over him. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Unable to break free, Bloch is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Takeuchi looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Bloch works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Stepping in, Takeuchi aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Bloch doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Clinched with Takeuchi, Bloch looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 01:06) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Bloch keeps Takeuchi guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Takeuchi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Bloch tries to pound on Takeuchi, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Bloch, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Bloch to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) Takeuchi gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Bloch ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Takeuchi shows his grappling ability by trapping Bloch up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Takeuchi pins Bloch up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:14) About sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Takeuchi tries to keep him up against the cage, but Bloch works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Bloch uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:59) A great sprawl from Takeuchi prevents the takedown and allows him to push Bloch down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Takeuchi pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Takeuchi tries to drive a knee to the head, but Bloch scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Bloch looked like he was about to shoot, but Takeuchi stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Takeuchi attempts to pick Bloch up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Bloch is able to block it and pull away from him. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Takeuchi gets in close and clinches with Bloch. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Takeuchi is looking to muscle Bloch back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Takeuchi can't move Bloch at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Bloch looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Takeuchi blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Takeuchi, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Takeuchi steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Takeuchi does it, Bloch is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Using tight body-to-body control, Takeuchi is slowly wearing Bloch down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Takeuchi and Bloch remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Bloch wrestles back against Takeuchi, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Bloch shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Bloch gets a single leg takedown! Takeuchi pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 02:51) That's two takedowns from five attempts. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Bloch peppers Takeuchi with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Takeuchi pulls Bloch down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Bloch keeps very tight to Takeuchi, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Bloch leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Takeuchi. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Bloch throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Takeuchi pulls Bloch close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Bloch throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Time slips away as Bloch successfully keeps Takeuchi stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Takeuchi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bloch off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Bloch just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Bloch. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) Bloch shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:45) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Takeuchi is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 04:45) That's his third successful takedown from six attempts. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Bloch smothers Takeuchi with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Bloch doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Takeuchi tries to pull Bloch in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Bloch starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Takeuchi keeps Bloch in guard. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Takeuchi applies double underhooks and keeps Bloch from launching any attacks. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Bloch looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Takeuchi keeps Bloch in guard. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Bloch doesn't let Takeuchi pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Bloch throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 01:51) Takeuchi tries to catch Bloch with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Takeuchi steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Bloch up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Bloch doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Bloch looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Bloch doesn't get it, Takeuchi blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Bloch attempts to wrestle Takeuchi to the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Takeuchi blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Takeuchi tries to take Bloch down. (Rd 4 - 00:17) He gets a big takedown and he is left on top of a turtled up Bloch. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Takeuchi pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Bloch. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Bloch came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Takeuchi realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Bloch uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 04:52) A great sprawl from Takeuchi prevents the takedown and allows him to push Bloch down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Takeuchi floats over the turtled Bloch and takes his back. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Takeuchi pounds away with rights, but Bloch covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Takeuchi fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Bloch! (Rd 5 - 03:59) Takeuchi unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Takeuchi pounds away and Bloch struggles to deal with them. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Bloch gets quickly back to his feet, although Takeuchi does get back control. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Takeuchi, holding Bloch from behind, looks to try and drag him down to the floor. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Bloch shows stubborn resistance and Takeuchi cannot complete the takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Showing good tenacity, Bloch breaks free of back control and gets back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Takeuchi is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 02:34) For the first time, Bloch is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 02:19) Bloch chooses to shoot in on Takeuchi. (Rd 5 - 02:19) A great sprawl from Takeuchi prevents the takedown and allows him to push Bloch down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 5 - 02:01) Takeuchi hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Bloch. (Rd 5 - 01:49) Takeuchi hits a short knee strike to the head. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Takeuchi pounds away, but Bloch calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Takeuchi is too slow to stop Bloch getting back up. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Bloch chooses to shoot in on Takeuchi. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Takeuchi sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Bloch down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Takeuchi tries to drive a knee to the head, but Bloch scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Bloch shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Takeuchi sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Bloch down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Takeuchi fires away with punches, but Bloch doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Bloch takes the opportunity to stand up. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Takeuchi took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 49-46 (Edward Wilde), 48-47 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 49-46 (Ian Rivers). (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi moves into the semis of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi defeats Hans Christian Bloch (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Tomohiro Takeuchi praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Hans Christian Bloch and praises his toughness. Tomohiro Takeuchi handled the interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (56-7, 4-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -140) vs. Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (29-5, 4-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Neither fighter offers up the usual touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Bohlin moves in and clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Bohlin is looking to muscle Machado back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Machado isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Machado looks to sweep a leg out from under Bohlin so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 04:17) An excellent outside leg trip sees Bohlin get thrown to the mat and Machado has no problem getting side control. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Machado tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Bohlin keeps Machado at side control, not letting the mount happen. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Bohlin is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Machado. It's an ugly tactic, but an effective one. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Machado attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Bohlin defends himself well and does not give up a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Machado tries to ensnare Bohlin in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Bohlin blocks it. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Machado tries to grab a leg to prepare Bohlin for a kneebar. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Bohlin fights off the kneebar attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Machado attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Bohlin. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Bohlin stops Machado from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Machado tries to lock Bohlin in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Bohlin fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:10) In side control, Machado throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bohlin guessing. (Rd 1 - 00:40) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Machado shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Machado can't get past the sprawl of Bohlin and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Bohlin unloads with some right hands, but Machado deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Machado. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Bohlin steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Using his wrestling skills, Bohlin is trying to push Machado up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Bohlin doesn't manage it though, Machado defended it well. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Bohlin tries to wrestle Machado backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Machado isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Machado tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 2 - 04:09) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Bohlin to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 2 - 03:56) Machado attempts to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 03:56) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Bohlin tries to get back up. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Bohlin is left turtled up, facing Machado. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Machado tries to ensnare Bohlin in a D'Arce choke. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Machado loses his grip, allowing Bohlin to break free and scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Bohlin takes his back! He was lightning quick there, what a great move! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Machado prevents Bohlin from getting his hooks in. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Machado tries to move Bohlin off his back but can't. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Machado prevents Bohlin from getting his hooks in. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Machado tries a roll, but doesn't budge Bohlin. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Machado is in increasing trouble, as Bohlin gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Bohlin pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 2 - 01:10) Bohlin, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 2 - 01:10) Machado defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:25) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Bohlin tries to finish Machado off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Machado stops Bohlin from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Machado. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Machado up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Moving in fast, Bohlin wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Using his wrestling skills, Bohlin is trying to push Machado up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Bohlin manages it and controls Machado up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Bohlin tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Machado uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Bohlin hits Machado, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Bohlin uses dirty boxing to punish Machado while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Machado eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Bohlin hits Machado, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Bohlin tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Machado uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Machado lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Machado uses his wrestling skills to prevent Bohlin from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:16) A few short punches to the ribs land, as Machado fights back. (Rd 3 - 02:02) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Machado chooses to shoot in on Bohlin. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Bohlin stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Machado is forced down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Machado gets up sharply, sensing that Bohlin was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Machado shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Machado gets the takedown! Bohlin pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 01:04) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Machado tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 3 - 01:04) Bohlin defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Machado tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Bohlin defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Machado tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Bohlin blocks it by keeping his guard secure. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Bohlin, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Machado is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Moving in fast, Bohlin wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Bohlin is looking to muscle Machado back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Bohlin doesn't manage it though, Machado defended it well. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Bohlin tries to wrestle Machado backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Bohlin can't move Machado at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Machado attempts a trip to put Bohlin on the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Machado can't get the trip, as Bohlin wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Bohlin is trying to push Machado so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Machado ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Bohlin pins Machado up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Bohlin tries to use dirty boxing against Machado, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Bohlin tries to use some dirty boxing, but Machado uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Bohlin pins Machado up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Bohlin pins Machado up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Bohlin smothers Machado against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Machado is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 01:21) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Leo Behan restarts them back in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Bohlin is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Machado is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Stepping in, Bohlin aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 4 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Bohlin is trying to muscle Machado up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Bohlin can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Machado looks to sweep a leg out from under Bohlin so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 4 - 00:38) An outside leg trip sweeps Bohlin down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard! (Rd 4 - 00:24) Machado tries to pound on Bohlin, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:04) Machado fires away with punches, but Bohlin doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Bohlin, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) So, it looks like it all comes down to the final round - whoever wins it should win the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) There's a takedown attempt from Bohlin. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Machado cannot stop the takedown, Bohlin drove in with too much power. (Rd 5 - 04:52) The takedown leaves Machado seated with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Bohlin fires off some rights, but Machado isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Machado hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Bohlin begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Machado keeps Bohlin close in, not letting the mount happen. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Machado hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 5 - 02:57) Bohlin fires away with punches, but Machado doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Machado, trapped against the cage, pummels Bohlin on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Bohlin attempts a guillotine. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Machado stops Bohlin from applying it. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Machado hits Bohlin with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 5 - 01:24) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 5 - 01:16) Stepping in, Bohlin aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 5 - 01:04) Using his wrestling skills, Bohlin is trying to push Machado up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:04) Bohlin doesn't manage it though, Machado defended it well. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Machado looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Bohlin grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 5 - 00:52) Referee Leo Behan loudly gives a verbal warning! (Rd 5 - 00:52) With the cage trapping Bohlin, Machado looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 5 - 00:52) An excellent outside leg trip sees Bohlin get thrown to the mat! (Rd 5 - 00:52) Bohlin gives up his back. (Rd 5 - 00:26) Machado attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 00:26) Bohlin stops Machado from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Machado just about edged it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Stewart Morecambe gives a score of 50-45 in favour of Bohlin. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde has given 48-47 to Machado. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm: 48-47 Machado. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado the winner by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado defeats 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Luiz Machado thanks everyone connected to Escola De Luta for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Luiz Machado says that he can't believe that all the judges didn't award him the win as he felt that he was the clear winner. MAIN EVENT CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Philip "Kid" Ziskie (26-2-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -200) vs. Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (18-3, 4-0 CTC, From: Trenton, New Jersey, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Stewart Morecambe, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Ziskie steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Ziskie lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Gaffigan throws three quick punches and lands one of them but Ziskie leans back to narrowly avoid a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Ziskie scores with a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Moving forward, Ziskie looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Gaffigan lands three quick jabs and then goes to the body with a sharp hook. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Ziskie throws five quick punches and lands four of them but is off target with a head kick thanks to the head movement of Gaffigan. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Ziskie uses a right jab but has a left hook blocked. Gaffigan hits a jab and also hits a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Ziskie steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Gaffigan lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Ziskie hits a right jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Ziskie misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Gaffigan comes in with a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 02:31) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Ziskie steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Ziskie is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Gaffigan stands ready as Ziskie moves in. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Ziskie uses a right jab but can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Gaffigan scores with a jab and also lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Stepping in, Ziskie looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Gaffigan lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a jab and a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Stepping in, Ziskie looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Gaffigan counters a left hand with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Ziskie comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Ziskie misses a left hook and gets countered with a pair of jabs that are followed by a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Ziskie, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Ziskie steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Displaying his quick hands, Gaffigan punches in bunches with five rapid strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Ziskie scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:29) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Ziskie steps in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Gaffigan scores with a brace of jabs and also hits a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Ziskie hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:44) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Ziskie moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Gaffigan slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Gaffigan attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Ziskie lands a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Gaffigan fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Ziskie hits a jab but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Gaffigan scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Stepping in, Ziskie looks to engage. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Ziskie hits a jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Gaffigan uses a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Ziskie has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Moving forward constantly, Gaffigan is pressuring Ziskie. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Ziskie manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Gaffigan lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Gaffigan stands ready as Ziskie moves in. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Gaffigan uses a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Ziskie hits a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:41) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Ziskie comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Ziskie scores with a jab but finds his left cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Ziskie misses with a big left hand, allowing Gaffigan to counter with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Moving forward, Ziskie looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Ziskie misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gaffigan attacks with a quick left jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target. (Rd 2 - 00:17) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ziskie. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Ziskie is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) Gaffigan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Setting it up with excellent timing, Ziskie comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:26) The takedown is successful, Gaffigan pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Ziskie throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Gaffigan tries to pull Ziskie in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 03:33) In guard, Ziskie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gaffigan guessing. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Ziskie gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Ziskie smothers Gaffigan with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) The clock runs down as Gaffigan is being smothered against the ground by Ziskie. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Gaffigan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Ziskie off of him. (Rd 3 - 01:13) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gaffigan is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Ziskie hits a jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Ziskie misses a jab but connects cleanly with a left hand. Gaffigan scores with a jab and also drives a kick into the thigh area. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Ziskie steps in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Ziskie unsuccessfully goes to the body and gets countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 3 - 00:05) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ziskie. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Ziskie is ahead 30-27 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Gaffigan comes forward. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Ziskie manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Gaffigan fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Limping quite noticeably, Ziskie is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Gaffigan doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Ziskie hits a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:06) A jab hits home from Gaffigan and then he catches Ziskie with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Ziskie backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Gaffigan comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Ziskie is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 4 - 03:58) Gaffigan punishes Ziskie with a straight right! (Rd 4 - 03:50) Gaffigan sees an opportunity and lands a big head kick! Ziskie goes down! (Rd 4 - 03:39) Gaffigan quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Ziskie! (Rd 4 - 03:39) Gaffigan is too slow and Ziskie gets back to his feet. (Rd 4 - 03:16) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Ziskie steps in to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Ziskie lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. Gaffigan uses a left jab and also hits a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Ziskie is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Gaffigan stalks forward, pressuring Ziskie. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Gaffigan is now in the pocket. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Gaffigan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Ziskie. (Rd 4 - 02:13) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Limping heavily, Ziskie is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Gaffigan comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Ziskie hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Gaffigan connects with a jab but a spin kick fails to make contact. (Rd 4 - 01:42) A few deep breaths betray that Gaffigan is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Gaffigan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Ziskie fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Gaffigan feints, causing Ziskie to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Gaffigan throws a one-two, but Ziskie was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Barely able to walk now, the damage Ziskie has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 4 - 01:12) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Ziskie can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 4 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Gaffigan lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Ziskie lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Ziskie comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Ziskie has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Gaffigan tries a high kick but is wide of the mark. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Moving forward, Ziskie looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Gaffigan hits a jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Ziskie is off-target with a jab but hits a good left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gaffigan. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Ziskie is ahead 39-37 on my scorecard. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:48) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Ziskie scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Gaffigan looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Ziskie hits Gaffigan with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Ziskie is trying to push Gaffigan so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Ziskie achieves it, pinning Gaffigan to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Gaffigan is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Gaffigan looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Gaffigan is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Gaffigan is controlled up against the cage and takes a few left hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Ziskie smothers Gaffigan against the cage, then scores with a right to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Ziskie uses dirty boxing to punish Gaffigan while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Gaffigan takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Ziskie uses dirty boxing to punish Gaffigan while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:35) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Ziskie lands a right hook to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Gaffigan hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:10) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 5 - 02:01) Barely able to walk now, the damage Ziskie has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Ziskie steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Gaffigan goes to the legs with a low kick. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Ziskie lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Gaffigan slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Limping heavily, Ziskie is struggling to move around. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Gaffigan gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 01:01) In guard, Ziskie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gaffigan guessing. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Ziskie leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gaffigan. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Ziskie begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Ziskie gets past, but Gaffigan stops him at half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Ziskie tries to pound on Gaffigan, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five ends as time expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Ziskie, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have Ziskie ahead 49-46. Round 6 (Rd 6 - 05:00) Ziskie can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 6 - 04:46) Gaffigan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 6 - 04:46) Ziskie scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 6 - 04:46) Gaffigan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Ziskie with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 6 - 04:22) Ziskie, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. (Rd 6 - 04:22) Gaffigan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 6 - 04:15) In guard, Ziskie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gaffigan guessing. (Rd 6 - 03:55) Ziskie fires off some lefts, but Gaffigan isn't troubled by them. (Rd 6 - 03:41) Ziskie fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Ziskie attempts to pass guard. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Ziskie gets past, but Gaffigan stops him at half guard. (Rd 6 - 02:40) Ziskie starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 6 - 02:40) Ziskie is too skilled for Gaffigan, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 6 - 02:02) Ziskie tries to lock Gaffigan in a kimura. (Rd 6 - 02:02) Gaffigan doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 6 - 01:37) Ziskie fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 6 - 01:15) Ziskie is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 6 - 01:15) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Gaffigan rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 6 - 00:28) Ziskie unloads with left hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 6 - 00:10) Ziskie tries to put Gaffigan in a rear naked choke. (Rd 6 - 00:10) The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Ziskie can't claim the submission because the round ends right then! (Rd 6 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round six. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Ziskie, but only a 10-9. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Gaffigan is running out of rounds. Round 7 (Rd 7 - 04:51) Gaffigan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ziskie into exchanging strikes. (Rd 7 - 04:51) Ziskie hit a counter right hand. (Rd 7 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Gaffigan, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 7 - 04:33) Gaffigan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 7 - 04:33) Ziskie hits two right hands on the counter. (Rd 7 - 04:33) Gaffigan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Ziskie with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 7 - 04:23) From the looks of things, I don't think Gaffigan has much energy left. (Rd 7 - 04:23) Ziskie rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 7 - 04:17) Ziskie moves in to strike. (Rd 7 - 04:17) Ziskie connects with a right hand. (Rd 7 - 04:17) Gaffigan nails a vicious right cross! (Rd 7 - 04:12) Ziskie is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 7 - 04:12) Moving quickly, Gaffigan comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 7 - 04:12) Incredibly, Ziskie holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks! (Rd 7 - 03:56) Gaffigan hits a kick to the knee. (Rd 7 - 03:45) On his back, Ziskie can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. (Rd 7 - 03:32) Ziskie takes a kick to the legs. (Rd 7 - 03:18) Gaffigan kicks Ziskie to the thigh. (Rd 7 - 03:03) Gaffigan steps back and allows Ziskie to stand back up. (Rd 7 - 02:49) Ziskie is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 7 - 02:40) Gaffigan steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 7 - 02:40) Gaffigan connects with a jab, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 7 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 7 - 02:23) Ziskie had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 7 - 02:23) Gaffigan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 7 - 02:09) Gaffigan uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 7 - 01:56) Without taking too much damage, Ziskie is able to clinch with Gaffigan. (Rd 7 - 01:49) Using his wrestling skills, Ziskie is trying to push Gaffigan up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:49) Ziskie manages it and controls Gaffigan up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:34) Gaffigan eats a short left uppercut that rocks him. (Rd 7 - 01:16) Ziskie uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 7 - 01:01) Ziskie exerts total control, keeping Gaffigan smothered against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:01) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 7 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round seven. (Rd 7 - 00:00) I think Gaffigan took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Gaffigan is running out of rounds. Round 8 (Rd 8 - 04:51) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 8 - 04:51) Gaffigan doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 8 - 04:51) Ziskie hits a good left hand. (Rd 8 - 04:39) Gaffigan looks exhausted. (Rd 8 - 04:33) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in, ready to counter. (Rd 8 - 04:33) Ziskie scores with a jab but misses a left hook. (Rd 8 - 04:11) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 8 - 03:46) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in and engage. (Rd 8 - 03:46) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 8 - 03:46) Ziskie can't hit a left cross. (Rd 8 - 03:46) Gaffigan misses with a left jab and also misses with a low kick. (Rd 8 - 03:18) Gaffigan lets Ziskie step in and engage. (Rd 8 - 03:18) Ziskie lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 8 - 03:08) Breathing very hard, Ziskie is looking ragged. (Rd 8 - 02:53) Stepping in, Ziskie looks to engage. (Rd 8 - 02:53) Ziskie misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 8 - 02:53) Gaffigan misses a jab and also fails to land a body kick. (Rd 8 - 02:39) Ziskie can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 8 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 8 - 02:29) Ziskie moves in to strike. (Rd 8 - 02:29) Ziskie lands a right jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 8 - 02:05) Stepping in, Ziskie looks to engage. (Rd 8 - 02:05) Gaffigan doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 8 - 02:05) Ziskie uses a right jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 8 - 01:53) Ziskie can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 8 - 01:47) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Ziskie. (Rd 8 - 01:47) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Gaffigan has to pull guard. (Rd 8 - 01:47) Gaffigan has yet to stop a single takedown from the four he has faced. (Rd 8 - 01:34) Ziskie looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 8 - 01:34) Gaffigan can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Ziskie at half guard. (Rd 8 - 00:48) Ziskie fires away with punches, but Gaffigan deals with them fairly well. (Rd 8 - 00:29) Gaffigan tries to get full guard on Ziskie but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 8 - 00:11) Ziskie fires away with punches, and Gaffigan is stung by several big shots. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight ends as time expires. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ziskie. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Gaffigan winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 9 (Rd 9 - 04:55) Ziskie comes in to engage. (Rd 9 - 04:55) Gaffigan is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 9 - 04:55) Ziskie lands a nice left hook. (Rd 9 - 04:30) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 9 - 04:14) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 9 - 04:14) Using his wrestling skills, Ziskie is trying to push Gaffigan up against the cage. (Rd 9 - 04:14) Ziskie does it, Gaffigan is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 9 - 04:02) Ziskie looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 9 - 04:02) The takedown is completed, Gaffigan is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 9 - 03:49) Time slips away as Ziskie successfully keeps Gaffigan stuck against the ground. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Ziskie looks to get past the guard. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Ziskie is too much for Gaffigan, passing guard and gaining side control. (Rd 9 - 02:34) Ziskie tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 9 - 02:34) He mounts Gaffigan. (Rd 9 - 02:05) Ziskie pounds away and Gaffigan eats a few big strikes. (Rd 9 - 01:47) Ziskie looks very, very tired. (Rd 9 - 01:47) Ziskie pounds away and Gaffigan struggles to deal with them. (Rd 9 - 01:29) Ziskie pounds away with left hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 9 - 01:16) Ziskie pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Gaffigan. (Rd 9 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 9 - 00:59) Ziskie fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 9 - 00:40) Gaffigan tries to move Ziskie enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. (Rd 9 - 00:24) Ziskie fires off some lefts, but Gaffigan isn't troubled by them. (Rd 9 - 00:04) Gaffigan tries to topple Ziskie but can't do it. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Ziskie took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have given 88-83 (Benjamin Milligan III), 88-82 (Stewart Morecambe) and 87-84 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 9 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Philip 'Kid' Ziskie! (Rd 9 - 00:00) Into the semi finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Philip 'Kid' Ziskie. Official Result: Philip 'Kid' Ziskie defeats Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Philip Ziskie gives a name-check to everyone at Halvorsen's, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Gaffigan for a tough fight. Philip Ziskie was great here, everything about him says star power. Attendance: 2,525 Gate Reciepts: $362,337 Sponsorship: $53,514 Ad Revenue: $3,563,891 Merchandise: $7,752 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $110,883) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Philip Ziskie $32,893 Sammy Gaffigan $15,168 FotN: Both: $10,000 Luiz Machado $7,129 Lars Bohlin $4,900 Tomohiro Takeuchi $8,070 Hans Christian Bloch $1,856 Lamont Banner $7,882 Wallace Everett $1,856 Brian Claremont $9,212 Kawin Kayem $1,936 KotN: Claremont: $5,000 Markus Waller $7,928 Ollie Rockmetteller $2,067 SotN: Waller: $5,000 Riveron Potter-Pirbright $3,112 Jez Worplesdon $2,067 Lito Alcala $2,564 Supachai Thamsatchanan $2,197 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $59,784 Profit: $3,807,869 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 98% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 83.0% (High Level National) USA +4.4% 83.0% (High Level National) UK +4.0% 48.0% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.8% 47.1% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.8% 26.5% (Low Level National) Japan +3.6% 79.4% (High Level National) Asia +2.5% 43.8% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.6% 15.2% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.5% 39.6% (Mid Level National) South America +4.4% 62.0% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.6% 16.5% (Low Level National) Africa +1.6% 13.1% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 128, and all fighters tested clean. - Kawin Kayem sustained a broken nose in his loss to Brian Claremont and will miss a week of training. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Taniko Uchiyama has left J1 Circle following her knock out loss to Monica Masters. She has decided that she would benefit from going to train elsewhere and a new environment may reinvigorate her. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Kel Ryan has joined War Dogs. He said he is only with the team on the temporary basis, and he joined the team in order to help improve his wrestling. - CTC Lightweight fighter Bud Brockett has left Mean Machines. Despite enjoying a successful time with the team, he was always meant to be with the team temporarily, and there was never any consideration of staying with them long-term. - CTC Featherweight fighter Wallace Everett is no longer training with Mean Machines following his TKO loss to Lamont Banner. He would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and hopes a new environment and approach will reinvigorate him. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows XCC: Lavoie vs. Spark (Saturday, Week 3, November 2003) Title Result: Graeme Spark Won The XCC Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Graeme Spark vs. Aubry Lavoie KO of the Night: Derrall Durand (vs. Darren Southall) Submission of the Night: Clint Royle (vs. Norris Garcia) Performance Bonus: Emanuele Joslin vs. Hugh Joslin Predictions None

Friday, Week 3, November 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Philip "Kid" Ziskie (26-2-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -200) vs. Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (18-3, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Underdog: +200) Philip Ziskie is widely considered to be the best Featherweight in the world, and has found great success through his combination of high-intensity striking, solid freestyle wrestling, and a devastating left hand. Add in his looks and natural easy-going charisma and you have one of the most marketable men in the sport. He won by fifth round knock out over Tommy Ray in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Ward Maloprop in the third round of the tournament, then won by third round knock out over Alvaro Negredo in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Yoshiro Makamori in the fifth round of the tournament. Sammy Gaffigan was originally a kick boxer, who toured the Far East during his early twenties and picked up many different martial arts techniques. He successfully blended them together to make a unique but highly dangerous style, one that places the emphasis on staying calm and utilizing precision strikes for maximum damage. He won by third round TKO over Clint Royle in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Bobby Castillo in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Ikeda Kenkichio in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Snorri Gunnarsson in the fifth round of the tournament. The two fighters have faced off before at XCC: Ziskie vs. Gaffigan in August 1998, where Gaffigan beat Ziskie by fourth round TKO to win the XCC Featherweight title. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lamont Banner vs. Wallace Everett in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (56-7, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -140) vs. Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (29-5, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: -110) Lars Bohlin is a veteran of the sport, who has found much success by sticking to what he is best at, getting up close and personal and grinding out victories with his wrestling ability. A master of dirty boxing, he was one of the first to combine it with "Wall and Stall" tactics to create a way to wear down opponents. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Quincy McGarry in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Peter Porter in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Josuke Hino in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Frank Romita in the fifth round of the tournament. Luiz Machado is a dedicated student of BJJ, and has excellent submission skills and is well known for his ability to work off his back. His striking game is less well developed, and is basically little more than a distraction technique that is used to occupy his opponent while he searches for a way to get them to the floor. He won by 48 second submission over Chan Siu-wei in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Hyobe Kamioka in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Gerrit Dudok in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Jason Dalglish in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Hans Christian Bloch in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (26-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -530) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (11-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +420) Tomohiro Takeuchi is a fearsome wrestler who has the ability to shut down just about anyone with his suffocating grappling, and is Japan's top Featherweight and is arguably the best in the world at that weight. His style isn't the most entertaining, clearly being a case of safety first, but it is undeniable that it works extremely well. He won by fourth round submission over Hercules Zerbini in the second round of the tournament, then won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Ryan Landingham in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Harvey Ripa in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Easton Frye in the fifth round of the tournament. Hans Christian Bloch is a young Norwegian who is a very good catch wrestler who looks like he could become a force in the Featherweight rankings. Not a finesse fighter by any means, his style is to relentlessly chase takedowns even if it means taking strikes along the way, knowing that once he has a opponent down they are going to find it very tough to escape. He won by second round TKO over Louie Sullivan in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Colm Dee in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Anthony Ray Shenkman in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Yagi Jokichi in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lars Bohlin vs. Luiz Machado in the Semi-Finals. CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Lightning" Lamont Banner (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -560) vs. Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (13-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +440) Lamont Banner is a youngster that comes into MMA with an enormous amount of hype behind him, the son of legendary world championship calibre boxer Douglas Banner Jr, he is one of the few fighters who can boast a truly world class boxing game at his disposal, which allied with heavy training in wrestling will make him a very dangerous opponent to anyone. He won by 31 second TKO over Ned Butterfield in the second round of the tournament, then won by 15 second TKO over Swithens Corcoran in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Li-Kong Ho in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over David James Diggle in the fifth round of the tournament. Wallace Everett is a rising star at Featherweight, a fine boxer with excellent technique who is particularly noted for his unbelievable endurance, he's still just as quick at the end of the third round as he was at the start of the first. His wrestling and ground game are improving over time, and if he is handled correctly he could become a contender. He won by second round TKO over Kade Devine in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Shuler Eigenberg in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Kenji Akita in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Rafael Tavares in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Philip Ziskie vs. Sammy Gaffigan in the Semi-Finals. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Brian "Barrage" Claremont (13-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -350) vs. Kawin Kayem (9-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +270) Brian Claremont is a power puncher, who earned his nickname in rapid fashion when people saw his fighting style, never taking his step back, he comes out swinging and never stops until somebody is knocked out. It may not be the best long-term strategy, but for the time being it makes one of the most dangerous opponents to face. He won by first round TKO over Masazou Nonaka in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Ashihei Bando in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Tossapol Puangchan in the third round of the tournament. Kawin Kayem is a fast rising Bantamweight star, a Muay Thai killer who can absolutely batter opponents into submission with is great kicks. Boasting a fantastic look, he was a natural addition to the KDM FC roster when the Bantamweight division launched in 1999. He won by fourth round knock out over Bonzo Anstruther in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Ray Bellinger in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Dominic Ash in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lito Alcala vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan in the Semi-Finals. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Markus Waller (8-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -260) vs. "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (11-0-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Underdog: +200) Markus Waller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who placed highly in the world championship in 1996, and is of course one of the most dangerous MMA competitors on the ground, especially off his back. The rest of his MMA game is a work in progress, and if he can raise them to a competent level he could become a top contender. He won by second round submission over Maya Asgar in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Roddy Wickham in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Zabit Mansurov in the third round of the tournament. Ollie Rockmetteller is a tall thin Bantamweight, a quality striker who is widely tipped to be a big star in the future. Known for his quick demolition jobs, his nickname came about after he finished each of his first four opponents in under 60 seconds. He won by 29 second knock out over Newton Reis in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Sophan Sastrowardoya in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Ang Dong in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jez Worplesdon vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright in the Semi-Finals. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +230) Jez Worplesdon is a Northern Irishman with powerful punches, who comes from a boxing background originally but has been fighting in MMA since 1997. He is best-known for his spectacular knockout of Chris Byng, and his nickname is a referance to the number of seconds it took. He won by first round knock out over Webster Fittleworth in the first round of the tournament, then won by 29 second knock out over Kanji Togo in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Mako Day in the third round of the tournament. Riveron Potter-Pirbright is a good kick boxer who is noted for having excellent leg kicks. He joined XCC in 1999 when they launched their new Bantamweight division, despite having less than two years experience at that point, but has fitted in exceptionally well and nearly six years into his career he has still yet to be defeated. He won by third round TKO over Britt Dickering in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round TKO over Shoin Chiba in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over D'Arcy Spode in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Markus Waller vs. Ollie Rockmetteller in the Semi-Finals. CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Lito Alcala (8-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Favorite: -250) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (9-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Underdog: +190) Lito Alcala is a Filipino fighter, a youngster who is best described as a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. He is good at just about every aspect of MMA, which makes him a tough opponent, but isn't great enough at any one specific item to make him truly dangerous. He won by third round knock out over Stefan Champion in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round knock out over Willy Bassett is the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Mitchell Bryan in the third round of the tournament. Supachai Thamsatchanan is a high quality Shaolin Kung Fu fighter, who looks like he could be one of the future stars of MMA. A Bantamweight, he is especially deadly at using his amazing array of kicks to destroy opponents. He won by second round submission over Ade Travers in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Gus Waters in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Aubrey Bassington-Bassington in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Brian Claremont vs. Kawin Kayem in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results Philip Ziskie (145 lbs) vs. Sammy Gaffigan (145 lbs) Lars Bohlin (145 lbs) vs. Luiz Machado (145 lbs) Tomohiro Takeuchi (145 lbs) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (145 lbs) Lamont Banner (145 lbs) vs. Wallace Everett (145 lbs) Brian Claremont (135 lbs) vs. Kawin Kayem (135 lbs) Markus Waller (135 lbs) vs. Ollie Rockmetteller (135 lbs) Jez Worplesdon (135 lbs) vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright (135 lbs) Lito Alcala (135 lbs) vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 129 Full Fight Card FW: Philip Ziskie vs. Sammy Gaffigan FW: Lars Bohlin vs. Luiz Machado FW: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Hans Christian Bloch FW: Lamont Banner vs. Wallace Everett BW: Brian Claremont vs. Kawin Kayem BW: Markus Waller vs. Ollie Rockmetteller BW: Jez Worplesdon vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright BW: Lito Alcala vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan

Friday, Week 2, November 2003 Live From Quebec City, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Daljit Samir (12-1, 2-1 CTC, From: New Delhi, India, Underdog: +260) vs. "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (9-2, 2-1 CTC, From: Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Favorite: -330) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Samir attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:51) DeNeuve hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Samir throws a one-two, but DeNeuve was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) DeNeuve doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Samir hits a jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Samir hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body. DeNeuve scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Samir attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:50) DeNeuve throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Samir lands two left hands, but DeNeuve evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Samir stalks forward, pressuring DeNeuve. (Rd 1 - 03:26) DeNeuve hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Samir uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:12) DeNeuve lands a quick punch but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Samir hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:51) DeNeuve misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a glancing blow from a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:33) DeNeuve lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a jab and a superb jumping front kick that lands right on the chin! (Rd 1 - 02:21) Samir is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) DeNeuve moves in quickly, kneeling beside Samir and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:21) DeNeuve pounds away, Samir is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 02:21) With Samir taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:04) The winner, by TKO; Jenny DeNeuve! (Rd 1 - 02:04) Jenny DeNeuve advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve defeats Daljit Samir (TKO (Strikes) in 2:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jenny DeNeuve gives a name-check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She is asked who she'd like to face in her next fight, and replies that she wants Rennaya Rives before taunting her with some insults to get under her skin. She is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves her. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Wicked Bitch of the West" Honey Due (11-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Favorite: -420) vs. Fusae Miura (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +330) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Due. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Due and then she hits Miura with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:50) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Miura. (Rd 1 - 04:50) That's going to cause Miura some major problems with her breathing. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Due can't connect with a jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Blood is visible on Miura, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Due connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Miura moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Due connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Due hits a right jab and then catches Miura with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Due can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Due can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:33) A jab is wide from Due, but then she hits Miura with a great high left head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Miura immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that she is dazed! (Rd 1 - 02:27) A vicious left hand from Due drops Miura! She is knocked out! (Rd 1 - 02:22) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due! (Rd 1 - 02:22) Into the semi finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Honey Due. Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats Fusae Miura (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Honey Due thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Stunning" Steph Smith (10-1, 3-1 CTC, From: Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Favorite: -280) vs. Rennaya Rives (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +220) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Rives connects with a nice jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Rives can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Smith with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Rives closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Smith uses a right jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Rives connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Smith covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think she is on rubbery legs! She is hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:08) Recovering, Smith is able to side-step the flying knee strike that was meant to finish her off and circle back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:46) A jab lands from Rives, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Rives throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Smith is equal to all of them. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Smith seizes the chance and grabs Rives into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:12) With control of the clinch, Smith tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Rives cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Smith attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Rives stops Smith from applying it. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Smith attempts to armbar Rives from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Rives fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Smith tries to lock Rives in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 02:21) The kimura is fully applied, Rives has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:45) 'Stunning' Steph Smith takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 01:45) Steph Smith advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Stunning' Steph Smith defeats Rennaya Rives (Submission (Kimura) in 3:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Steph Smith praises her team at Femme Fatale Fighting, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She is asked who she'd like to face in her next fight. She brings up the name of Karen Curtis and says that it would be an interesting fight. She has the innate charisma that allows her to get a good reaction during these interviews. CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Nina "Liberty" Belle (12-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +230) vs. Karen "The Demon" Curtis (11-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -290) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Belle moves in on Curtis, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Belle can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Curtis. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Belle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Curtis chooses to shoot in on Belle. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Belle gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Belle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Curtis off of her. (Rd 1 - 03:51) In guard, Curtis throws a couple of punches designed to keep Belle guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Belle drags Curtis in to close control, then hits her with a couple of short punches. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Curtis fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Curtis fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Curtis throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Belle tries to catch Curtis with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:42) In guard, Curtis is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Belle tries to catch Curtis with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:14) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:04) There's a takedown attempt from Curtis. (Rd 1 - 01:04) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Belle has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes, but Belle calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Belle tries to catch Curtis with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Curtis pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Belle tries to catch Curtis with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Curtis. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Belle doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Curtis seizes the chance and grabs Belle into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Curtis looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Curtis gets the takedown! Belle pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Curtis smothers Belle with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 03:38) The clock runs down as Belle is being smothered against the ground by Curtis. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes but Belle isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Belle tries to catch Curtis with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Time slips away as Curtis successfully keeps Belle stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes, but Belle calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Belle throws out some punches, but Curtis leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Belle steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Curtis looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Belle simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Belle connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Belle throws a one-two, but Curtis was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:08) A quick flurry of four punches from Belle sees all of them hit home and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:38) It looked like we were about to see Curtis try and get some grappling started, but Belle was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Belle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Curtis with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 00:16) Belle hits a left jab and then hits Curtis with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Belle. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) Belle closes in on Curtis, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:45) It looked like we were about to see Curtis try and get some grappling started, but Belle was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:45) A jab is wide from Belle, but then she hits Curtis with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Moving around, Curtis is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Belle uses a left jab, but Curtis avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Curtis comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Curtis couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Belle hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 04:13) With Belle not going down, Curtis settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Showing her ability to control opponents, Curtis smothers Belle against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Unable to break free, Belle is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 3 - 01:39) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Belle comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Belle connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 01:22) That last hit did some damage, Curtis is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! She slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady! (Rd 3 - 01:22) Curtis eats a right head kick! She falls to the ground but is not out! (Rd 3 - 01:08) Belle moves in quickly, kneeling beside Curtis and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 01:08) Belle fires away and Curtis is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Belle gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves herself open to being swept! Curtis scrambles for position. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:55) The scramble sees Curtis up first, and she is quick to wrestle Belle up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Curtis stomps down on her opponent's foot. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Curtis traps Belle up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 00:33) They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Belle, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Belle. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Belle moves in behind three quick punches, one of them finding a home, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Belle can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Curtis with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:14) A jab hits home from Belle and then she hits Curtis with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Belle confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Curtis appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Belle took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Belle connects with a nice jab and then hits Curtis with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Attacking with a quick flurry, Belle lands four of four punches and then catches Curtis with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Curtis moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Belle can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Belle hits a left jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Belle connects with a nice jab and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Taking a few gulps of breath, Belle is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Belle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:34) Belle connects with a nice jab and then hits Curtis with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 02:34) Curtis wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Moving quickly, Belle comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 4 - 02:25) Belle viciously stomps and kicks away at the stunned Curtis! (Rd 4 - 02:25) Getting destroyed, Curtis is saved by the referee ending the fight! (Rd 4 - 02:11) The winner, by TKO; Nina Belle! (Rd 4 - 02:11) Nina Belle advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Nina 'Liberty' Belle defeats Karen 'The Demon' Curtis (TKO (Strikes) in 2:49 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Nina Belle praises her team at Impact MMA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She praises Curtis for a tough fight. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Tarcisio Dantas (13-0, 5-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Even: -110) vs. Helio (23-1-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Even: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Helio comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Dantas hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Helio throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Helio moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Dantas into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Dantas hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Helio can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Dantas with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:00) There's a takedown attempt from Dantas, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 04:00) The takedown is completed, Helio is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Time slips away as Dantas successfully keeps Helio stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Dantas attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Helio tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:08) The scramble sees Helio up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Dantas smothers Helio against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Helio is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Dantas hits Helio, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Dantas catches Helio with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Helio uses his wrestling skills to prevent Dantas from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Unable to break free, Helio is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:38) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Dantas tries to take Helio down. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Helio blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage! (Rd 1 - 00:56) Referee Harry A. Bierce sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 00:56) Dantas hits Helio, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Dantas uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Dantas tries to maintain control, but Helio wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Helio fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dantas, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Helio forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Dantas throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Helio feints, causing Dantas to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Helio fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:28) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Moving forward constantly, Helio is pressuring Dantas. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Helio steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Dantas. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Helio hits a right jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Helio can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Dantas with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Helio stalks forward, pressuring Dantas. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Dantas lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:40) A jab is wide from Helio, but then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Helio comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Helio steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Helio can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Helio forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Dantas misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Helio can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Dantas with a powerful leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Moving forward constantly, Helio is pressuring Dantas. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Dantas misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Helio fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Dantas with a beautiful left uppercut! (Rd 2 - 03:01) Dantas goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 2 - 02:54) Helio takes the win by knock out! (Rd 2 - 02:54) Helio has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Helio defeats Tarcisio Dantas (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:06 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Helio thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Helio says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Tarcisio Dantas. CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Atep of Indonesia (18-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Java, Indonesia, Favorite: -200) vs. "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (24-9, 4-0 CTC, From: Port Cartier, Quebec, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Steven enters, he is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) A jab hits home from Atep and then he lands a vicious left cross! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Steven hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 04:47) The winner, by knock out, is Atep of Indonesia! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Atep of Indonesia moves into the semis of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Atep of Indonesia thanks everyone connected to Dojo of Zui Quan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he's really happy with the finish, and that his punch power is one of his main weapons. He is a class act as an interviewee, he carries himself like a superstar. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Fiyero Lermontov (22-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -150) vs. "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (34-6, 4-0 CTC, From: Louisville, Kentucky, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Moving around, Morrison is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Lermontov can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lermontov lands a left jab, but Morrison avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Lermontov lands a jab and then hits Morrison with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Lermontov comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Two left hands land from Lermontov, but Morrison avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Morrison had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:42) A jab is wide from Lermontov, but then he hits Morrison with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Lermontov uses a left jab, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Setting it up well, Morrison shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Lermontov cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Morrison throws a few left hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lermontov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Morrison throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Lermontov attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Morrison fends off Lermontov, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Time slips away as Morrison successfully keeps Lermontov stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Lermontov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Morrison lies on top of Lermontov, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:01) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Lermontov took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Morrison comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Morrison gets a single leg takedown! Lermontov pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 04:50) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Lermontov is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Morrison begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Morrison passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Lermontov starts scrambling. (Rd 2 - 04:04) The scramble sees Morrison up first, and he is quick to wrestle Lermontov up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Showing his ability to exert control, Morrison smothers Lermontov up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:50) The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Morrison looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Lermontov works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Lermontov can't connect with a jab, but then hits Morrison with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) A jab is wide from Lermontov, but then he catches Morrison with a vicious right hook to the body! (Rd 2 - 02:21) Morrison collapses in agony, he can't continue! (Rd 2 - 02:13) Fiyero Lermontov takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 2 - 02:13) Fiyero Lermontov advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Fiyero Lermontov defeats 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison (TKO in 2:47 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Fiyero Lermontov thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting her financially. Fiyero Lermontov says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Sean Morrison. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "Fury Awoken" Sukarno (34-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -260) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (15-2, 5-0 CTC, From: Waterbury, Connecticut, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Setting it up with excellent timing, Brockett comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is completed, Sukarno is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Brockett punches down at Sukarno, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Sukarno pulls Brockett close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Brockett pounds away with elbow strikes but Sukarno isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Sukarno pulls Brockett in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Brockett pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Sukarno tries to break free and scramble for position, but Brockett keeps him trapped. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Brockett lies on top of Sukarno, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Brockett fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Brockett leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Sukarno. (Rd 1 - 02:04) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Brockett looked like he was going to shoot, but Sukarno simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:58) A jab is wide from Sukarno, but then he catches Brockett with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Setting it up with excellent timing, Brockett comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:42) The takedown is successful, Sukarno pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Brockett lies on top of Sukarno, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Brockett throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Brockett throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Brockett leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Sukarno. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Brockett lies on top of Sukarno, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Brockett took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Sukarno confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Brockett, but Sukarno was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Sukarno, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Brockett. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Sukarno moves in on Brockett, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Showing good hand speed, Sukarno lands a flurry of three punches but can't connect with a spinning back kick and only enables Brockett to catch the leg! (Rd 2 - 04:24) Brockett tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Sukarno gets taken down and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:24) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight. (Rd 2 - 04:17) The clock runs down as Sukarno is being smothered against the ground by Brockett. (Rd 2 - 03:54) In guard, Brockett begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 2 - 03:54) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 2 - 03:42) The scramble ends with Brockett grabbing Sukarno and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Brockett nails Sukarno with a left hand to the side of the face. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Controlling Sukarno from behind, Brockett tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Sukarno has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Sukarno winds up going chest-first into the mat, making it a simple task for Brockett to simply hold on to take his back! (Rd 2 - 02:46) Brockett gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Brockett, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Brockett flattens Sukarno out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 2 - 01:56) Bud Brockett takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 2 - 01:56) Bud Brockett advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett defeats 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bud Brockett praises his team at Mean Machines, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Attendance: 2,875 Gate Reciepts: $472,937 Sponsorship: $54,748 Ad Revenue: $2,649,116 Merchandise: $8,407 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $209,937) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Bud Brockett $11,540 Sukarno $81,063 SotN: Brockett: $5,000 Fiyero Lermontov $8,070 Sean Morrison $33,116 Atep of Indonesia $18,443 Bruce Steven $4,238 KotN: Atep: $5,000 Perf: Atep: $5,000 Helio $17,506 Tarcisio Dantas $12,172 FotN: Both: $10,000 Nina Belle $4,394 Karen Curtis $2,973 Steph Smith $3,112 Rennaya Rives $2,197 Honey Due $2,564 Fusae Miura $2,067 Jenny DeNeuve $4,465 Daljit Samir $2,017 Drug Testing: $8,400' Production: $57,954 Profit: $2,908,917 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 97% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 79.0% (High Level National) USA +4.4% 78.6% (High Level National) UK +4.0% 44.0% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.8% 44.3% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.8% 23.7% (Low Level National) Japan +4.4% 75.8% (High Level National) Asia +3.0% 41.3% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.6% 13.6% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.5% 32.1% (Low Level National) South America +3.6% 57.6% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.6% 14.9% (Low Level National) Africa +1.6% 11.5% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 127, and all fighters tested clean. - Fusae Miura suffered a broken nose during her loss to Honey Due, and will miss a week of training. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows European Large Local Show (Friday, Week 2, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Patrik Pedersen vs. Frederico Pardo KO of the Night: Evgeni Medtner (vs. Domingo Andres) Submission of the Night: None BCF: McFadden vs. Caffatere (Saturday, Week 2, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Carlos dos Santos vs. Neville Granville KO of the Night: Schalk Rhodes (vs. Mark Bicknell) Submission of the Night: Carlos dos Santos (vs. Neville Granville) Performance Bonus: Schalk Rhodes vs. Mark Bicknell) WEFF 31: Bergeron vs. Lapointe (Saturday, Week 2, November 2003) Title Result: Emele Bergeron Made Her First Successful Defence Of The WEFF Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Emele Bergeron vs. Francille Lapointe KO of the Night: Emele Bergeron (vs. Francille Lapointe) Submission of the Night: None Canadian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 2, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Odo Lefebvre vs. Tito del Sol KO of the Night: Fujimaro Hidaka (vs. Laerte Portinari) Submission of the Night: Newton Reis (vs. Garen Simon) American Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, November 2003) Title Results: None Fight of the Night: Joel Mankin vs. Dennis Eck KO of the Night: Fletcher Merman (vs. Morgan Hopwood) Submission of the Night: Emerson Mori Nunes (vs. Frankie Burgess) Performance Bonus: Colm Dee (vs. Alejandro Laguera) Free Agent Showcase 2003 (Monday, Week 3, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Natasha Mellow vs. Donna Martinez KO of the Night: Maria Ferraz (vs. Catalina Nogueira) Submission of the Night: Natasha Mellow (vs. Donna Martinez) Predictions None

Friday, Week 2, November 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Fury Awoken" Sukarno (34-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -260) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (15-2, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +200) Sukarno is a legendary figure in Asia and a favorite of MMA fans worldwide, and is one of the most viciously exciting fighters in the world to watch. If the concept of violence ever took on human form it's name would be Sukarno. He won by second round knock out over Owen Oggleberry-Pipp in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Jackson Mollusck in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Korekiyo Anzai in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Datuk Ong Ka Ting in the fifth round of the tournament. Bud Brockett is one of the most successful collegiate wrestlers in recent memory, and is a relentless takedown machine who generally cuts well over 20lbs to fight at Lightweight and just bullies opponents with his size and intensity. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jazz Snide in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Tessai Satou in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Folke Dalen in the third round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Go Yamamoto in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Naizen Hamacho in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Atep of Indonesia vs. Bruce Steven in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Fiyero Lermontov (22-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -150) vs. "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (34-6, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: +150) Fiyero Lermontov is an absolutely devastating Lightweight competitor, and is considered one of the toughest fighters in all MMA, if not the toughest. A former member of the Russian army special forces unit, his training has left him with excellent boxing, world class sambo, and an iron will, and the end product is a 155lb wrecking machine of the highest calibre. He won by first round submission over Jose Gonzales in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Mal Beswick in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Yoritoki Iwahashi in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Motoki Hojo in the fifth round of the tournament. Sean Morrison is the most dominant Lightweight fighter in MMA history, and built a fearsome reputation for himself off the back of his excellent wrestling, powerful takedowns, and destructive ground and pound. He won by first round submission over Cole Moor in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Eberhard Dahm in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Benny Danare in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by 9-Round Unanimous Decision over Luis Basora in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tarcisio Dantas vs. Helio in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Atep of Indonesia (18-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -200) vs. "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (24-9, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Underdog: +200) Atep of Indonesia is a megastar in the making, a charismatic martial artist with a million dollar look who has the added value of being a damn fine fighter too. He made his name with KDM FC as a dominant Lightweight champion, and could be headed for a confrontation with Sukarno in the next round, the only man who has ever beaten him. He won by first round TKO over Adam McLeish in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Irving Braun in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Glen Siemaszko in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Georges Nouri in the fifth round of the tournament. Bruce Steven is a talented submission artist, and has always been one of the most dangerous Lightweight fighters on the ground. Unfortunately for him, his glass jaw and sloppy striking have always been a well known flaw and have prevented him from mixing it with the elite. He won by first round TKO over Muhammad Hamzah in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Gregory O'Hara in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Ren Akai in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over H.M. Menzel in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sukarno vs. Bud Brockett in the Semi-Finals. CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Tarcisio Dantas (13-0, 5-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Even: -110) vs. Helio (23-1-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Even: -110) Tarcisio Dantas is a rising star in MMA, a thickly built powerhouse fighter who likes to smother opponents with his strength and wrestling ability before taking them down and battering them with punches and elbows. Naturally a Welterweight, he seems to prefer fighting at Lightweight where his power advantage is amplified against smaller men. He won by third round TKO over Shawn McCarthy in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Masato Wai in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Heikichi Shimizu in the third round of the tournament, then won by fifth round knock out over Nicholas Bretton in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Seth O'Breen in the fifth round of the tournament. Helio is one of the most vicious and feared strikers in MMA, a world calibre Muay Thai fighter who has perhaps the most destructive leg kicks of anybody in the sport. A favorite with fans due to his brutal and high intensity assaults, he has the potential to be one of the all-time great Lightweight competitors. He won by third round TKO over Perry Madison in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Sid Morgan in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Duane Weatherly in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Manoel Cabral in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Fiyero Lermontov vs. Sean Morrison in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Nina "Liberty" Belle (12-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +230) vs. Karen "The Demon" Curtis (11-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -290) Nina Belle is one of the best Flyweights in the world, a high quality striker who is known for her exceptional stamina, being able to keep up her intense all-out attacks from first bell to last. Her ability to set and maintain such a high pace allows her to overwhelm most opponents. She won by first round TKO over Park Seong in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Clare Peyton in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Daniela Sadorra in the fourth round of the tournament. Karen Curtis is a tough-as-nails wrestler, who has very good grappling skills and likes to use them either to grind out victories over opponents or put them on the ground and finish them with her nasty ground and pound. She won by third round TKO over Tsukiyama Baisotei in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Kimie Igarashi in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Helena Broderick in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Steph Smith vs. Rennaya Rives in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "Stunning" Steph Smith (10-1, 3-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Favorite: -280) vs. Rennaya Rives (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Underdog: +220) Steph Smith is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter from Ontario, who has always had to ground game to give most opponents problems but continually shows poor fight IQ and tries to stand with opponents. She has gotten away with it so far, primarily thanks to poor opposition on the local circuit, but any competent striker would probably exploit that weakness to devastating effect. She won by third round submission over Catherine Davis in the first round of the tournament, then lost by 9-Round Unanimous Decision to Sandy Oliver in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the bracket after Oliver retired, then won by first round submission over Alison Beattie in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Trish Biel in the fourth round of the tournament. Rennaya Rives is a very talented striker from Sao Paulo, who was the national womens Taekwondo champion of Brazil in both 1996 and 1997. She won by second round TKO over Tae Kasuga in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Joan Whitehouse in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Natalie Rogers in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nina Belle vs. Karen Curtis in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Wicked Bitch of the West" Honey Due (11-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -420) vs. Fusae Miura (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +330) Honey Due is nominally a kick boxer, but has also dabbled in both Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, giving her an enviable base of skills. A fantastic athlete with endless cardio, she has the potential to become a major name in womens MMA. She won by eighth round TKO over Akemi Satou in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Phoebe Bergman in the third round of the tournament before winning by fourth round knock out over Leslie Myers in the fourth round of the tournament. Fusae Miura is a student of Judo, who uses her skills in that area to her advantage in her MMA fights, she likes to get in close and use throws and trips, setting up her submission attempts. She won by Unanimous Decision over Chisaki Gojo in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Nicola Tyler in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Andrea Jones in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Daljit Samir vs. Jenny DeNeuve in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Daljit Samir (12-1, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +260) vs. "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (9-2, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -330) Daljit Samir is one of the few Indian fighters, who comes from a karate background and is noted for her highly technical approach to striking. Elusive, her stick and move tactics make her a frustrating opponent to face. She lost by Unanimous Decision to Kata Mallasz in the second round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket when Roz Wareing retired, then won by Unanimous Decision over Jessica Herbig in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Hazel McClay in the fourth round of the tournament. Jenny DeNeuve is a very good kick boxer, whose striking is a step above the level at which most of the female fighters in North America are at. Her string of exciting finishes coupled with her charisma and looks have made her a big fan favorite as well as establishing her as one of the top Flyweights in the world. She won by five second knock out over Manami Ken in the second round of the tournament, then lost by 9-Round Unanimous Decision to April Watson in the third round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket when Katherine Williams retired, before winning by second round knock out over April Watson in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Honey Due vs. Fusae Miura in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results Sukarno (155 lbs) vs. Bud Brockett (155 lbs) Fiyero Lermontov (155 lbs) vs. Sean Morrison (155 lbs) Atep of Indonesia (155 lbs) vs. Bruce Steven (155 lbs) Tarcisio Dantas (155 lbs) vs. Helio (155 lbs) Nina Belle (125 lbs) vs. Karen Curtis (125 lbs) Steph Smith (125 lbs) vs. Rennaya Rives (125 lbs) Honey Due (125 lbs) vs. Fusae Miura (125 lbs) Daljit Samir (125 lbs) vs. Jenny DeNeuve (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 128 Full Fight Card LW: Sukarno vs. Bud Brockett LW: Fiyero Lermontov vs. Sean Morrison LW: Atep of Indonesia vs. Bruce Steven LW: Tarcisio Dantas vs. Helio WFLY: Nina Belle vs. Karen Curtis WFLY: Steph Smith vs. Rennaya Rives WFLY: Honey Due vs. Fusae Miura WFLY: Daljit Samir vs. Jenny DeNeuve

Friday, Week 1, November 2003 Live From Toronto, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (11-3, 3-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -330) vs. Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (5-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Cardiff, Wales, Underdog: +260) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Brunnell aggressively moves in and grapples with Summers. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Brunnell is trying to push Summers so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Summers to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Summers waits for Brunnell to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Showing how good she can be at controlling opponents, Summers keeps Brunnell stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Summers and Brunnell remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Summers attempts a trip to put Brunnell on the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:11) She sweeps the leg, sending Brunnell to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! (Rd 1 - 02:56) Summers attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Summers shifts to mount. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Summers unloads with three hard elbows, Brunnell is getting rocked! (Rd 1 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Summers drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Brunnell. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Summers throws some short elbows and at least one catches Brunnell in the face. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Summers pounds away with elbows but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Summers pounds away with elbow strikes, but Brunnell calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Summers blocks the attempt to push off the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Summers pounds away with elbow strikes, but Brunnell calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Brunnell tries to topple Summers but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Summers fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Summers controls Brunnell, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Summers tries to pound on Brunnell with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Summers. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Moving in fast, Brunnell wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Brunnell is trying to push Summers so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Brunnell can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Summers is trying to muscle Brunnell up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Summers manages it and controls Brunnell up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Summers tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Brunnell takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Summers ends up backed against the cage instead. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Brunnell smothers Summers against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Brunnell smothers Summers against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Summers uses her wrestling skills to prevent Brunnell from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Summers waits for Brunnell to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:44) With Brunnell stuck against the cage, Summers tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 02:44) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Summers keeps Brunnell guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Brunnell tries to move to guard, but Summers doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Summers tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Brunnell tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up her back. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Summers attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Brunnell fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Summers blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 2 - 00:26) Summers attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:26) Brunnell stops Summers from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Summers, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Summers up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Brunnell moves in and clinches. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Brunnell is trying to push Summers so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Summers ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Summers waits for Brunnell to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Showing her ability to exert control, Summers smothers Brunnell up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Brunnell uses her wrestling skills to prevent Summers from getting the space to throw any knees. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Brunnell scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:41) An ugly but effective tactic, Summers is pressing Brunnell up against the cage and slowly wearing her down. (Rd 3 - 02:41) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 01:37) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to separate the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Moving in fast, Brunnell wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Brunnell is trying to muscle Summers up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Brunnell can't manage it, Summers fought it. (Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Summers is trying to push Brunnell so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Summers manages it and controls Brunnell up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Brunnell wrestles back against Summers, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Summers while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Brunnell tries dirty boxing, but Summers out-wrestles her and switches them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Summers, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if she wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Brunnell will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) There's a takedown attempt from Summers. (Rd 4 - 04:55) The takedown is unsuccessful, Brunnell sprawled well to block it and manages to push Summers down so that she is on her hands and knees. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Summers scoots backward quickly and springs to her feet. (Rd 4 - 04:22) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Summers wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Clinched with Brunnell, Summers looks to try and take her down. (Rd 4 - 04:15) The takedown is successful, Brunnell pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Summers throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Summers throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow. (Rd 4 - 03:43) Brunnell appears to have suffered a gash under her eye. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Brunnell tries to break free and scramble for position, but Summers keeps her trapped. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Summers unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Brunnell attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Summers throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Brunnell uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 4 - 02:31) She may regret that choice, as it gives Summers the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 4 - 02:08) In side control, Summers catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Brunnell tries to pull guard on Summers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Summers throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:06) Summers throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Summers starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Advancing her position, she gets mount. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Summers starts dropping increasingly powerful elbows and Brunnell is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Summers, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Brunnell really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Bleeding, Brunnell is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:50) Moving in fast, Brunnell wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Brunnell is trying to muscle Summers up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Brunnell can't do it though, and Summers gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Summers attempts to wrestle Brunnell to the ground. (Rd 5 - 04:11) The takedown is completed, Summers gets side control from it. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Summers looks to get a mount. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Summers isn't able to mount Brunnell this time around. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Summers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Summers attempts the mount. (Rd 5 - 02:49) She gets the mount. (Rd 5 - 02:13) Brunnell eats a hard elbow strike that landed right on her cheek. (Rd 5 - 02:13) Judging from her body language, Summers may have broken her hand while pounding away. (Rd 5 - 02:13) If it's a break, that's really going to affect her striking ability dramatically. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Summers pounds away on Brunnell with elbows but can only land glancing blows. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Summers pounds away, Brunnell is taking elbow after elbow to the head and surely can't survive much longer! (Rd 5 - 01:44) With Brunnell taking a beating, referee Harry A. Bierce has to stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 01:24) The winner, by TKO; Vicki Summers! (Rd 5 - 01:24) Vicki Summers advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers defeats Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell (TKO (Strikes) in 3:36 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Vicki Summers praises her team at Lady Shiva's, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Vicki Summers says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Liz Brunnell. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (12-3, 2-1 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -150) vs. Hisae Asahi (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Addams attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Asahi tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:06) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Addams comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Asahi fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Addams uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Addams switches to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Asahi misses with a big right hand, allowing Addams to counter with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Addams forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Asahi tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:07) A one-two from Addams fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Addams comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Addams moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Addams connects with a jab but Asahi avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Addams stalks forward, pressuring Asahi. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Asahi lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Addams connects with two right jabs, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Addams comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Asahi tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Asahi is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Two right hands land from Addams, but her big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:47) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 01:19) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Asahi misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Addams comes in with a couple of jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:31) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Addams, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Asahi hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Addams hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Addams dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 04:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Addams misses a jab but lands a leg kick. Asahi lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Addams fools Asahi with a feint. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Asahi misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Asahi hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Addams finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Asahi scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Addams hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Addams feints one way, throwing Asahi off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Asahi misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Addams comes in with a jab and a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Asahi might be in real trouble here, she is backing off but looks really unsteady on her feet! (Rd 2 - 02:57) Addams is looking to get Asahi in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Addams manages it and now controls Asahi by the back of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Using the clinch, Addams hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Asahi blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:58) From the Muay Thai clinch, Asahi eats a knee to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Addams loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Asahi the opportunity to wrestle free. (Rd 2 - 00:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Asahi misses with a big right hand, allowing Addams to counter with a quick left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Asahi scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Addams finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Asahi doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Addams misses a jab but hits a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Standing and trading is not working for Asahi, so far in this fight she has simply been out-classed and out-struck. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Addams, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Addams up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Addams dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Asahi uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Addams hits a couple of jabs and also lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Addams is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:10) For the first time, Asahi is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 03:59) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Asahi misses with a big right hand, allowing Addams to counter with a pair of jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Addams counters a right hand with a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Retreating, Asahi looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! (Rd 3 - 03:23) Addams is trying to lock Asahi into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Asahi can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Asahi tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 3 - 02:35) From the clinch, Asahi gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Addams tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Asahi isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 3 - 02:00) From the clinch, Asahi gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock her out cold! (Rd 3 - 01:41) The winner, by knock out; Michelle Addams! (Rd 3 - 01:41) Into the semi finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Michelle Addams. Official Result: 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams defeats Hisae Asahi (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:19 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Michelle Addams thanks everyone connected to Lady Shiva's for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She says that she has a lot of respect for Hisae Asahi and praises her toughness. Michelle Addams is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Jiroemon Hasegawa (11-1, 3-1 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Favorite: -160) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (15-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Jersey City, New Jersey, Underdog: +120) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A semi-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Catt and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Catt fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Hasegawa appeared to be going for a takedown, but Catt took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Catt throws a one-two, but Hasegawa was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Setting it up with excellent timing, Hasegawa comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Hasegawa gets the takedown! Catt pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Hasegawa fires away with punches, but Catt doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Catt grabs Hasegawa and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:55) In guard, Hasegawa begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Hasegawa isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Hasegawa doesn't allow Catt to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Hasegawa looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:55) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Hasegawa keeps Catt guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Hasegawa throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Hasegawa blocks Catt as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Hasegawa tries to pound on Catt, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hasegawa. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) Hasegawa chooses to shoot in on Catt. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Catt almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Hasegawa holds the other. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Unable to complete the takedown, Hasegawa instead pushes Catt up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Hasegawa has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Catt down. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Catt cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Hasegawa takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Catt is in huge trouble now, as Hasegawa successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Hasegawa attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Hasegawa flattens Catt out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 2 - 03:51) By submission, the winner is Jiroemon Hasegawa! (Rd 2 - 03:51) Jiroemon Hasegawa books a semi-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats 'The Tornado' Terry Catt (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:09 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Jiroemon Hasegawa gives a name-check to everyone at J1 Circle, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Junior Patinkin would probably be a great contest. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Monica "Mayhem" Masters (14-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -220) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +170) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Masters throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Seizing the opportunity, Uchiyama clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Uchiyama tries to wrestle Masters backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:11) She does so and now has Masters pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Masters gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Uchiyama smothers Masters against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Uchiyama looks to take Masters down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 03:35) An excellent outside leg trip sees Masters get thrown to the mat! (Rd 1 - 03:35) Masters gives up her back. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Uchiyama tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Masters tries to turn over and sweep Uchiyama but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Uchiyama attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Masters stops Uchiyama from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Uchiyama blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Uchiyama attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Masters defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Masters tries to turn over and sweep Uchiyama but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Uchiyama tries to increase her control by applying a body triangle, but Masters fights it off. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Masters tries to move Uchiyama off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Uchiyama tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Masters defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Uchiyama, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Masters comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Uchiyama throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:52) A one-two from Masters fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:35) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Masters forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Uchiyama lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Masters throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Masters comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Masters hits a left jab and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:40) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Masters attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Masters throws a two-punch combo but Uchiyama avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:56) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:36) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Masters confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Uchiyama hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 2 - 02:13) A punch from Masters fails to land. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Masters comes forward. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Uchiyama hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Masters connects with a jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Masters forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Uchiyama tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Masters hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:28) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Masters doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Uchiyama doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Masters stalks forward, pressuring Uchiyama. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 01:08) A jab hits home from Masters and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Moving forward constantly, Masters is pressuring Uchiyama. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Masters steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Masters can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Uchiyama with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:29) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 00:09) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Masters took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) Masters initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Uchiyama throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Masters hits a left hand but Uchiyama avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Masters lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Masters stalks forward, pressuring Uchiyama. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Uchiyama tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Masters hits a left jab and then she catches Uchiyama with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:58) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 03:34) A jab hits home from Masters and then she hits Uchiyama with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Masters is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Masters comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Masters can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits Uchiyama with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Masters comes forward. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Uchiyama scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 3 - 03:06) A jab hits home from Masters and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 02:48) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Masters forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Uchiyama tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Masters can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Masters comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Uchiyama throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 01:59) A jab hits home from Masters and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 01:42) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Masters steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Masters doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Masters attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Uchiyama fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Masters connects with a jab but Uchiyama evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 00:24) Masters lands a jab and then hits Uchiyama with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:10) It looked like we were about to see Uchiyama try and get some grappling started, but Masters was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Masters can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Masters took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Masters up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Masters and then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 04:54) It's a knock out! Uchiyama is down and out! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Monica Masters takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Monica Masters has won a spot in the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Monica 'Mayhem' Masters defeats Taniko Uchiyama (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:12 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Monica Masters praises her team at Lady Shiva's, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (15-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -1180) vs. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (9-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +940) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:52) A jab hits home from O'Neill and then she hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:23) O'Neill hits a left jab and then hits Higgins with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:23) Higgins collapses, that shot knocked her out! (Rd 1 - 03:13) By knock out, the winner is Pamela O'Neill! (Rd 1 - 03:13) Pamela O'Neill advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament. Official Result: Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill defeats 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Pamela O'Neill thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (15-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Underdog: +190) vs. "The Punisher" Marlon John (18-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Fullerton, California, Favorite: -250) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the semis of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that John looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:52) John fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Sorkin with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Sorkin is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He staggers back against the cage and covers up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 1 - 04:46) John tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Sorkin slips past it at the very last possible second. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Sorkin manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 04:36) John lands a jab and then hits Sorkin with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:13) John can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Sorkin with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:59) John uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:40) John closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Sorkin scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 03:40) John lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Running his mouth, Sorkin trash talks his opponent. (Rd 1 - 03:21) John can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:54) John shoots in hard and fast on Sorkin. (Rd 1 - 02:54) He has the takedown! Sorkin pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Time slips away as John successfully keeps Sorkin stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Sorkin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift John off of him. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Time slips away as John successfully keeps Sorkin stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Sorkin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift John off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:48) In guard, John begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 00:48) John passes guard, but Sorkin was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 00:36) John is up first and quickly grabs Sorkin, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:17) John looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sorkin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to John, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 04:47) John is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 04:40) John attempts to pick Sorkin up for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:40) John gets it! Sorkin manages to pull guard upon impact. (Rd 2 - 04:28) John smothers Sorkin with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 04:04) John lies on top of Sorkin, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 03:42) John lies on top of Sorkin, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 03:03) John begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:03) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Sorkin starts a scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 02:48) Sorkin manages to come out on top, holding John down in turtle position, facing him. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Sorkin looks to hit a knee strike, but John is back up too quickly. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Sorkin keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 2 - 02:06) John can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 01:53) John can't connect with a jab, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:31) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Sorkin seems to get the advantage. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Sorkin looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 01:21) An outside leg trip sweeps John down to the ground! (Rd 2 - 01:21) Sorkin takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:02) John is in increasing trouble, as Sorkin gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 00:47) With both hooks in, Sorkin tries to flatten John out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:47) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Sorkin has John flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 00:29) The winner, by submission, is Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin! (Rd 2 - 00:29) Toby Sorkin advances into the semi-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin defeats 'The Punisher' Marlon John (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Toby Sorkin praises his team at Evolution MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that top of his wishlist is still Niko Soldo. Toby Sorkin is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. Nilton Fantoni (14-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -150) vs. Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (36-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the semi-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Asanovic looks significantly bigger than Fantoni as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Asanovic steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Fantoni, but Asanovic was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab lands from Asanovic, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Asanovic connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Asanovic can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Fantoni. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Asanovic hits a left hand, but Fantoni avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Fantoni uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:52) The takedown is successful, Asanovic pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Fantoni seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Asanovic maintains a tight, secure guard. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Fantoni tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Asanovic blocks it by keeping his guard secure. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Fantoni tries to break the guard apart. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Asanovic maintains a tight, secure guard. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Fantoni tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Asanovic blocks it by keeping his guard secure. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Fantoni begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:54) He passes to half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:01) In half guard, Fantoni catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Fantoni begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Fantoni gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:36) He may have given up side control, but Asanovic is making Fantoni work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Fantoni took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab is wide from Asanovic, but then he hits Fantoni with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Asanovic looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Fantoni looked like he was going to shoot, but Asanovic simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Asanovic connects with a nice jab and then catches Fantoni with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Asanovic moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:17) A one-two from Asanovic fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Asanovic misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Setting it up with excellent timing, Fantoni comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:37) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Asanovic pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Fantoni seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Asanovic blocks it by keeping his guard secure. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Fantoni attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 03:01) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Fantoni fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 01:06) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Asanovic hits a left hand, but the body kick follow-up is telegraphed and allows Fantoni to grab it! (Rd 2 - 00:52) Seeing his opportunity, Fantoni tries to put Asanovic on the mat. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Fantoni gets the takedown! Asanovic pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Fantoni pounds away, but Asanovic calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Fantoni tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Asanovic keeps his guard tight. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Fantoni tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Asanovic stops Fantoni from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fantoni, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Fantoni is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Fantoni shoots in hard and fast on Asanovic. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Asanovic gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Fantoni begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Fantoni looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:04) He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Fantoni starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Asanovic keeps his half guard secure. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Fantoni is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Asanovic tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Fantoni spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Asanovic ends up in side control, avoiding the threat of a leg lock. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Fantoni may come to regret risking that leglock attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Asanovic relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Fantoni looked like he was going to shoot, but Asanovic simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:51) A jab is wide from Asanovic, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Fantoni appeared to be going for a takedown, but Asanovic took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:33) A punch from Asanovic fails to land. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Asanovic is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Asanovic lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Asanovic closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:03) A flurry of three punches from Asanovic see them all connect and then catches Fantoni with a powerful right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Asanovic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Setting it up well, Fantoni shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Fantoni gets a single leg takedown! Asanovic pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Fantoni pounds away, but Asanovic isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Asanovic, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Fantoni ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Fantoni shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Fantoni couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Asanovic hops in place on the other. (Rd 4 - 04:55) With Asanovic not going down, Fantoni settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Fantoni attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Asanovic on the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:44) An outside leg trip sweeps Asanovic down to the ground! (Rd 4 - 04:44) Asanovic gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Fantoni increases his control by applying a body triangle. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Fantoni, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Fantoni flattens Asanovic out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 4 - 03:39) Nilton Fantoni takes the win by submission! (Rd 4 - 03:39) Nilton Fantoni books a semi-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Nilton Fantoni defeats Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:21 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Nilton Fantoni gives a name-check to everyone at House of Pain, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Fantoni says that he was working on that choke during training and that he is glad that it paid off. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUARTER-FINAL BOUT VS. "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (23-2-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Zadar, Croatia, Underdog: +150) vs. "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (27-4, 4-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The semi-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Soldo throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Yamada counters with a quick left jab and a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Retreating, Soldo looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Soldo is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Yamada quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Soldo! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Yamada is too slow though, and Soldo is back up. (Rd 1 - 04:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Yamada lands two of four quick punches but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Soldo is off target with a pair of jabs but connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:54) That last strike may have hurt Yamada, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 1 - 03:54) Soldo tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but just misses. (Rd 1 - 03:36) There's a takedown attempt from Yamada. (Rd 1 - 03:36) The takedown is completed, Soldo is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Yamada throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Yamada attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 03:04) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Yamada begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Soldo can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Yamada at half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Yamada begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Soldo tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Yamada spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Soldo pulls his leg free and comes out on top, with Yamada pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Yamada may come to regret risking that leglock attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Soldo pounds away, but Yamada calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Yamada shrimps out of half guard all the way back to full guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Yamada. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then catches Yamada with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Yamada misses a jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Soldo uses a left jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 04:15) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Soldo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Yamada may have been setting up to shoot, but Soldo aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Soldo lands a left jab, but Yamada catches the roundhouse body kick that comes next! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Seeing his opportunity, Yamada tries to put Soldo on the mat. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Soldo gets taken down and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:42) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 03:31) The clock runs down as Soldo is being smothered against the ground by Yamada. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Yamada begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Yamada passes to half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Yamada throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Yamada attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Soldo keeps Yamada in half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Yamada keeps Soldo guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Yamada throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Yamada tries to pound on Soldo, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Yamada tries to pound on Soldo, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Yamada, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Yamada. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Yamada hits a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Soldo hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Soldo looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Soldo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Yamada with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Yamada hits a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Soldo hits a couple of jabs but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Soldo steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Yamada throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Soldo fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Soldo steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Yamada hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Soldo lands a left hand and then he catches Yamada with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Yamada uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but hits a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Soldo hits a jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 02:50) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Yamada scores with two punches out of a flurry but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Soldo hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Soldo comes forward, walking down Yamada. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Yamada misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Soldo can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Taking a few gulps of breath, Soldo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Yamada uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Soldo lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Soldo comes forward, walking down Yamada. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Yamada hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:17) A jab hits home from Soldo and then he lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:52) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Yamada limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 3 - 00:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Soldo scores with a single punch out of a flurry and then lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Yamada lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:10) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Soldo, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Yamada up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Yamada misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Limping heavily, Yamada is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 04:29) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yamada is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 03:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Yamada slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Soldo uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Yamada connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:54) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Yamada is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take. (Rd 4 - 02:31) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Yamada gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Soldo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a spin kick that fails to find a home. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Soldo hits a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Yamada uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:03) Yamada is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Yamada misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Soldo attacks with a jab and a vicious kick to the leg! (Rd 4 - 01:47) Yamada collapses, utterly incapable of standing up any longer! Referee Christian Maugham has no option but to end this fight! (Rd 4 - 01:47) Niko Soldo takes the victory by way of leg kick TKO! (Rd 4 - 01:47) Niko Soldo books a semi-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo defeats 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada (TKO (Leg Kick) in 3:13 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Niko Soldo name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. Niko Soldo gave a good account of himself here. Attendance: 2,915 Gate Reciepts: $452,117 Sponsorship: $50,825 Ad Revenue: $3,968,637 Merchandise: $7,574 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $268,839) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Niko Soldo $31,766 Tadamasa Yamada $138,881 FotN: Both: $10,000 Nilton Fantoni $8,192 Zvonimir Asanovic $35,100 SotN: Fantoni: $5,000 Toby Sorkin $5,630 Marlon John $13,775 Pamela O'Neill $4,942 Thea Higgins $1,765 Monica Masters $4,576 Taniko Uchiyama $2,067 Jiroemon Hasegawa $4,760 Terry Catt $2,384 Michelle Addams $9,110 Hisae Asahi $143 KotN: Addams: $5,000 Vicki Summers $4,028 Liz Brunnell $1,720 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $53,953 Profit: $4,147,353 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 100% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +5.5% 74.5% (High Level National) USA +4.8% 74.2% (High Level National) UK +4.8% 40.0% (Mid Level National) Europe +3.2% 41.5% (Mid Level National) Australia +3.0% 20.9% (Low Level National) Japan +4.8% 71.4% (High Level National) Asia +3.0% 38.3% (Mid Level National) Russia +1.8% 12.0% (Low Level National) Mexico +3.0% 29.6% (Low Level National) South America +4.4% 54.0% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.8% 13.3% (Low Level National) Africa +1.9% 9.9% (Low Level National) News - Canadian Tournament Combat has risen to High Level National on the Blurcat Scale. - Tadamasa Yamada took so much damage from his fight with Niko Soldo he was forced to spend the night in hospital. He was released in the morning after being checked out and sufficiently rehydrated. - Vicki Summers sustained broken fingers during her victory over Liz Brunnell and will miss three weeks of training. This should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Pamela O'Neill has started training at Strike Force as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Semi-Final fight against Monica Masters. She joined the team to shake up her training methods but is not expected to remain with them long-term. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows SIGMA: Oakley vs. Scribbins (Saturday, Week 1, November 2003) Title Result: Charlie Oakley Made His First Successful Defence of the SIGMA Middleweight Title Fight of the Night: Thiago Azevedo vs. Emile Rachal KO of the Night: Paul Goodfellow (vs. Eric Dartmouth) Submission of the Night: Ramin Rostami (vs. Mariusz Nowak) Performance Bonus: Thiago Azevedo vs. Emile Rachal Predictions None

Friday, Week 1, November 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (23-3-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Underdog: +150) vs. "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (27-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -150) Niko Soldo is a high level kick boxer who was the dominant Light Heavyweight in Europe for many years, with the exception of a short stint where Matti Kurri took the belt from him, he was SIGMA's champion in that weight class from their very first show. With the excellent striking that you'd expect from a kick boxer, he has also shown himself to be surprisingly adept at grappling and even has a few submission victories to his name. He won by second round knock out over Joel Mankin in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Shane Gilchrist in the third round of the tournament, then won by Split Decision over Osamu Dan in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Datsakorn Pratoomwong in the fifth round of the tournament. Tadamasa Yamada is by far and away Japan's most popular fighter and the greatest Light Heavyweight champion in ALPHA-1 history. An expert at Jiu-Jitsu, he has become a very good kick boxer over the years too. Perhaps his greatest asset however is that he is never flustered, approaching everything with an almost supernatural calm. He won by first round knock out over Marcos Maciel in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Stephan De Winter in the third round of the tournament, the won by sixth round TKO over Mike Watson in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by 50 second TKO over Faas Smith in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Toby Sorkin vs. Marlon John in the Semi-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Nilton Fantoni (14-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, FAvorite: -150) vs. Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (36-4, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Underdog: +150) Nilton Fantoni is a rising star in MMA, a high level fighter who combines elite Jiu-Jitsu skills with top quality grappling, topping it all off with being an extremely good athlete too. His one weakness is his mediocre striking game. He won by second round submission over Jericho Stewart in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Kendall Tracey in the third round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Affonso Villar in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Gyukudo Teshigahara in the fifth round of the tournament. Zvonimir Asanovic was one of the first men to bring truly elite level kick boxing skills into MMA, and has become one of the most successful Light Heavyweights in the sport thanks to his clinical pin-point accurate counter striking. He has become especially famous for his deadly head kicks, and holds the record for most knock outs from that strike. He won by second round knock out over Makhak Kirakosyan in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Daniil Skala in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Washi Shiganori in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Nicolai Mickiewicz in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Terry Catt in the Semi-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (15-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +190) vs. "The Punisher" Marlon John (18-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -250) Toby Sorkin is one of the few high level American Judo competitors to jump to MMA. As well as his obvious grappling prowess, he brings a great deal of natural athletic ability and raw power to the table. Quite obnoxious in person, he has an almost supernatural ability to get the fans wanting to see him get beat up, which bodes well for his chances of becoming a major draw in the sport. He won by second round submission over Zane Wybock in the second round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over William Harrison in the third round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Dag Kreuger in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Ken Peters in the fifth round of the tournament. Marlon John is athletically gifted, and came to MMA after an amazing undefeated career as an amateur wrestler. Freakishly strong, explosively quick, and blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and a work ethic to die for, he has quickly become one of the most feared Light Heavyweights on the planet. He won by fourth round TKO over Emerson Mori Nunes in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round technical submission over Emil Karlsson in the third round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Ranieri Fernanda in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Anthony LeToussier in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Niko Soldo vs. Tadamasa Yamada in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (15-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1180) vs. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (9-3, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: +940) Pamela O'Neill is one of the big stars of womens MMA. Coming from a family of martial artists, she grew up learning a number of different disciplines and that versatility has made her one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport. She has become a fan favorite due to the exciting wars that she has been in and her willingness to fight very often. She won by second round submission over Cindy Dumas in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Jennie Gill in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Stella Massey in the fourth round of the tournament. Thea Higgins is a ground and pound specialist from Chicago, and has one of the best double leg takedowns in womens MMA and it seems that she can take down virtually anyone she wants, any time. She won by third round TKO over Lula Baker in the second round of the tournament, then lost by fourth round knock out to Monica Masters in the third round of the tournament, but was re-inserted in the bracket following the retirement of Serena Hunter, before winning by third round TKO over Maya Komagata in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Monica Masters vs. Taniko Uchiyama in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Monica "Mayhem" Masters (14-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -220) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +170) Monica Masters was born in England but now resides in Baltimore, and belies her pretty in pink looks by actually being a tough, energetic striker with a fantastic chin. She won by third round knock out over Carmen Routhwaite in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Thea Higgins in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Setsuko Henmi in the fourth round of the tournament. Taniko Uchiyama is a jiu-jitsu specialist, who is known for her active guard and her extraordinary flexibilty. She is capable of giving anyone problems on the ground, but her inability to offer a competent striking threat is a big weakness that will undoubtedly need to be addressed before she can really challenge the big names in the sport. She won by second round submission over Harriet Fey in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Gina Dixon in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Suzanne Elder in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pamela O'Neill vs. Thea Higgins in the Semi-Finals. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Jiroemon Hasegawa (11-1, 3-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Favorite: -160) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (15-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +120) Jiroemon Hasegawa is a rugged customer from Japan who is noted for his all business approach and insanely strong work ethic. A very tough opponent for anyone, he has an excellent base in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. His one weakness is that he struggles against top-quality strikers, as if he is kept at a distance he finds it hard to pose any sort of threat. He won by first round submission over Gavriil Sviridov in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Hyun-Shik Lim in the third round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Andranik Paletilolu in the fourth round of the tournament, before losing by first round TKO to Jin Katou in the fifth round of the tournament, however he was allowed to continue in the bracket when Katou decided to go on hiatus. Terry Catt looks set to be one of the Light Heavyweight stars of the future. A good wrestler, he has added a versatile range of other skills to his arsenal to make him a dangerous prospect in any situation. He won by first round knock out over Jasper Osmond in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Lawrence Herringbone in the third round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Gary McSweegan in the fourth round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Naozane Yamaguchiya in the fifth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nilton Fantoni vs. Zvonimir Asanovic in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (12-3, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -150) vs. Hisae Asahi (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Underdog: +110) Michelle Addams is a very dangerous Muay Thai striker, who was involved in the very first regulated bout involving women in the US, and so is something of a trailblazer. Her brand of sharp kicks and devastating clinch work has quickly established her as one of the top female names in the sport. She lost by Unanimous Decision to Liz Brunnell in the sceond round of the tournament, but was re-inserted in the bracket following the retirement of Sarah Vaughan, then won by Unanimous Decision over Gianna Russo in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Grace Hughes in the fourth round of the tournament. Hisae Asahi comes from a Judo background, and is a young MMA fighter from Japan. Able to fight equally well at Bantamweight or Featherweight, then youngster is a fine prospect for the future. She won by fourth round submission over Helen Fox in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Tammy Westenra in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Leona Deschanel in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Vicki Summers vs. Liz Brunnell in the Semi-Finals. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout: Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (11-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -330) vs. Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (5-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +260) Vicki Summers is a good wrestler from New York whose main strength is her ability to shut down opponents with her smothering grappling skills. Not the most exciting fighter to watch, she has nonetheless been able to establish herself as one of the more successful Bantamweight fighters in womens MMA. She won by Unanimous Decision over Mizuki Watanabe in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Ruth Becker in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Gianna Russo in the fourth round of the tournament. Liz Brunnell is a Welsh wrestler who loves to beat people up from the clinch with her dirty boxing and tight body control. She won by fifth round submission over Shiho Konno in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Michelle Addams in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Rose Nessa in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Rain Richards in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Michelle Addams vs. Hisae Asahi in the Semi-Finals. Weigh-In Results Niko Soldo (205 lbs) vs. Tadamasa Yamada (205 lbs) Nilton Fantoni (205 lbs) vs. Zvonimir Asanovic (205 lbs) Toby Sorkin (205 lbs) vs. Marlon John (205 lbs) Pamela O'Neill (135 lbs) vs. Thea Higgins (135 lbs) Monica Masters (135 lbs) vs. Taniko Uchiyama (135 lbs) Jiroemon Hasegawa (205 lbs) vs. Terry Catt (205 lbs) Michelle Addams (135 lbs) vs. Hisae Asahi (135 lbs) Vicki Summers (135 lbs) vs. Liz Brunnell (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 127 Full Fight Card LHW QF: Niko Soldo vs. Tadamasa Yamada LHW QF: Nilton Fantoni vs. Zvonimir Asanovic LHW QF: Toby Sorkin vs. Marlon John WBW QF: Pamela O'Neill vs. Thea Higgins WBW QF: Monica Masters vs. Taniko Uchiyama LHW QF: Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Terry Catt WBW QF: Michelle Addams vs. Hisae Asahi WBW QF: Vicki Summers vs. Liz Brunnell

Quarter-Finals Schedule Canadian Tournament Combat 127 Date: Friday, Week 1, November 2003 Tournament: Light Heavyweight and Womens Bantamweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Niko Soldo vs. Tadamasa Yamada Co-Main Event: Nilton Fantoni vs. Zvonimir Asanovic Canadian Tournament Combat 128 Date: Friday, Week 2, November 2003 Tournament: Lightweight and Womens Flyweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sukarno vs. Bud Brockett Co-Main Event: Fiyero Lermontov vs. Sean Morrison Canadian Tournament Combat 129 Date: Friday, Week 3, November 2003 Tournament: Featherweight and Bantamweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Philip Ziskie vs. Sammy Gaffigan Co-Main Event: Lars Bohlin vs. Luiz Machado Canadian Tournament Combat 130 Date: Friday, Week 4, November 2003 Tournament: Cruiserweight and Heavyweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: James Foster vs. Khru Duangjan Co-Main Event: Hiro Arai vs. Murilo Satinho Canadian Tournament Combat 131 Date: Friday, Week 1, December 2003 Tournament: Welterweight and Womens Featherweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Templeton Crumb vs. Bobby Brubaker Co-Main Event: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Nathan Chambers Canadian Tournament Combat 132 Date: Friday, Week 2, December 2003 Tournament: Middleweight and Super Heavyweight Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Matthew Dean vs. Adam White Co-Main Event: Kei Sakakibara vs. Buddy Garner

Events And Happenings - Friday, Week 1, October - Friday, Week 1, November, 2003 News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 126, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Welterweight fighter Evan Gardner is now training with Team Desire as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight with Alan Kendall. He's enjoying being challenged with fresh training methods, and hopes this will lead to a victory in his next fight. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Mitchell Bryan is now training with Shark Tank, and will be backed by the team for his next fight. He will not be staying with the camp long-term, but is just looking to keep his training methods fresh. - CTC Welterweight fighter Vikram Sithalayan has left London Kickboxing Academy following his decision loss to Rich Robinson. He will be looking elsewhere to train as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Middleweight fighter Haranobu Oshiro has stopped training at Way of the Crane's Beak following his submission loss to Buddy Garner. He will be looking elsewhere for training as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Welterweight fighter Jack Humphreys will no longer be training at Bear Pit following his knock out loss to Alan Kendall. He will be looking elsewhere for training for his next fight, as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Middleweight fighter Bill Brown will no longer be training at Animal House following his knock out loss to Carlos da Guia. He decided he would benefit from training elsewhere, and that a new approach and environment may reinvigorate him. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Waly da Cunha has started training with Team Symphony. It is expected that he will stay with the team long-term, and is hoping to improve his striking game with the team. - CTC Welterweight fighter Simon Vine has stopped training with Strike Force following his TKO loss to Bobby Brubaker. The loss left him feeling he needed to move on in order to shake up his training. - CTC Middleweight fighter Bill Brown is now training at Bear Pit. He is staying with the team on a temporary basis, and he thinks being with the team will help improve his striking a lot. - CTC Welterweight fighter Jack Humphreys is now training at Impact MMA. He will not be staying with the team long-term, and is looking to freshen his training methods. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Mugur Boc is now training at Euro Team Thunder. He will be staying with the team on a temporary basis, and hopes the team will help him improve his striking a lot. - CTC Middleweight fighter Neil Napier is no longer training with Halvorsen's following his decision loss to Dwayne Alleyne. He will be looking elsewhere for training for his next fight as he feels he needs a new approach. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Taroemon Abukara is now training at Mok Gar Dojo. He joined the team to shake up his training methods and is not expected to remain there long-term. - CTC Middleweight fighter Neil Napier is now training with Animal House as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Carlos da Guia. He joined the team to shake up his training methods but is not expected to remain there long-term. Other Promotions Shows Japanese Large Local Show (Friday, Week 1, October 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Hatsu Nishijima vs. Eijiro Yanagita KO of the Night: Shusui Ikoma (vs. Sinali Shomen) Submission of the Night: Hatsu Nishijima (vs. Eijiro Yanagita) Performance Bonus: Hatsu Nishijima vs. Eijiro Yanagita KDM FC 27: Tsai vs. Nanami (Friday, Week 1, October 2003) Title Result: Seiho Nanami Won The KDM FC Lightweight Title Title Result: Yue Wan Chang Won The KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Yue Wan Chang vs. Lin Yu KO of the Night: Ronald Li (vs. Teeratep Nutnum) Submission of the Night: Yue Wan Chang (vs. Lin Yu) Canadian Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 1, October 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Harald Hubner vs. Jose Gonzales KO of the Night: Pedro Sousa (vs. Kleber Pereira) Submission of the Night: Johan Kavli (vs. Dalmo Pedrosa) European Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 2, October 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jakuchu Abe vs. Kirkor Yengibaryan KO of the Night: Andre Passos (vs. Blaze Weeks) Submission of the Night: Jakuchu Abe (vs. Kirkor Yengibaryan) Performance Bonus: Otto Cascudo vs. Bixente Fontaine Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 4, October 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Chante Michel vs. Madelon Parent KO of the Night: Hanriette Barry (vs. Audra Lapointe) Submission of the Night: Chante Michel (vs. Madelon Parent) Performance Bonus: Chante Michel vs. Madelon Parent ALPHA-1: Bergeron vs. Shilton (Saturday, Week 4, October 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Tyeis Dube vs. Raynard Lachance KO of the Night: Sorai Yoshizaki (vs. Hector Jimenez) Submission of the Night: Tyeis Dube (vs. Raynard Lachance) Performance Bonus: Kunihiko Nakazawa (vs. Tyce Bailey) British Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Mal Beswick vs. Ignatius Hepfinger KO of the Night: Gordon Idle (vs. Sid Morgan) Submission of the Night: Mal Beswick (vs. Ignatius Hepfinger) Performance Bonus: Matthew Michael Kirby (vs. Max Rebottaro) American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Mortimer Greenfell vs. Maarten De Vries KO of the Night: Adrian Pascal (vs. Renan Heleno) Submission of the Night: Frank Paul (vs. Osser Mallaby) Japanese Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, November 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Sojuro Iriye vs. Meiji Hagiwara KO of the Night: Namboku Okuda (vs. Sugimoto Tarumi) Submission of the Night: Sojuro Iriye (vs. Meiji Hagiwara)

Friday, Week 4, September 2003 Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (14-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Favorite: -280) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (11-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +220) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Dico had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Dico with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Dico appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rekdal took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Rekdal lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, Rekdal lands three of five punches and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Dico sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Rekdal partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Dico has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Dico can't get Rekdal down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Dico uses dirty boxing to punish Rekdal while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Unable to get free, Rekdal is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:17) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dico is keeping Rekdal pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Dico and Rekdal remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 01:21) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them. (Rd 1 - 01:16) A defensive jab hits from Dico. (Rd 1 - 01:16) A jab is wide from Rekdal, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Dico. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Rekdal hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Dico appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rekdal took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Rekdal hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Dico shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Rekdal gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:22) It took two attempts, but he finally completes a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Dico lies on top of Rekdal, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rekdal. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Rekdal closes in on Dico, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Rekdal comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing all of them, and then scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Rekdal looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Rekdal throws a one-two, but Dico was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:15) There's a takedown attempt from Dico. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Rekdal cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:15) That's his second successful takedown from three attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Rekdal is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dico off of him. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Dico tries to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Rekdal can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Dico attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Rekdal fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 02:44) The scramble ends with Dico grabbing Rekdal and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Dico smothers Rekdal against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Rekdal is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:14) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Dico uses dirty boxing to punish Rekdal while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Dico exerts total control, keeping Rekdal smothered against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:12) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Limping slightly, Dico is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Rekdal lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Dico took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Rekdal steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Rekdal moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:30) For the first time, Rekdal is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Limping slightly, Dico is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 04:17) There's a takedown attempt from Dico, showing great power and speed. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Rekdal almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Dico drives Rekdal up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Using tight body-to-body control, Dico is slowly wearing Rekdal down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 3 - 03:26) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Rekdal takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 02:00) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Rekdal almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Unable to complete the takedown, Dico instead pushes Rekdal up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Dico tries to keep Rekdal up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Rekdal works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Dico is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Dico sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:00) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Rekdal is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Dico pounds away with elbow strikes, but Rekdal calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:32) Dico leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Rekdal. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Time slips away as Dico successfully keeps Rekdal stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dico. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Dico is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Rekdal almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Dico has hold of one leg. (Rd 4 - 04:47) With Rekdal not going down, Dico settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Dico keeps Rekdal up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Dico pins Rekdal up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dico is keeping Rekdal pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:15) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 4 - 03:12) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Dico uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Dico pins Rekdal up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Rekdal is trapped against the cage and Dico punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:18) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dico is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 02:09) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Dico, but Rekdal was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Dico with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 4 - 01:51) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:51) Dico gets a single leg takedown! Rekdal pulls guard off it. (Rd 4 - 01:51) That's his fourth takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Dico tries to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:39) He passes to side control. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Dico punches down at Rekdal, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Rekdal tries to move to guard, but Dico doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Looking to catch his breath, Dico is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Dico unloads with elbows, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Dico, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Rekdal really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) As he walks back to his stool, Rekdal looks completely deflated. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 05:00) Dico has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Rekdal cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 04:43) The clock runs down as Rekdal is being smothered against the ground by Dico. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Dico lies on top of Rekdal, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Dico looks to get past the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Dico passes to half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Dico throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Rekdal works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 5 - 02:58) There wasn't enough separation though, Dico is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 5 - 02:33) Dico throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 02:04) Dico blocks Rekdal as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 01:46) In side control, Dico begins working to get a mount. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Dico shows his ground skills and slips to mount. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Dico starts throwing some elbows, landing one that clearly hurts Rekdal. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Dico drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Rekdal. (Rd 5 - 01:02) The strikes are hard enough to force Rekdal to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process! (Rd 5 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Rekdal prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Dico from getting hooks in. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Rekdal tries to move Dico off his back but can't. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Dico pounds away on Rekdal, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dico, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico defeats 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Shaun Dico thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Shaun Dico boasts about being undefeated and warns that he still has a lot more to give. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Kei Sakakibara (6-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +740) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (23-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -930) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:07) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 03:45) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Sakakibara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Taffarel took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:05) A jab hits home from Taffarel and then he hits Sakakibara with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Sakakibara throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Taffarel lands a left hand and then he catches Sakakibara with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Sakakibara hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel feints one way, throwing Sakakibara off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Sakakibara with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:09) A jab is wide from Taffarel, but then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Sakakibara limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Taffarel aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Taffarel lands a left jab, but Sakakibara dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 01:38) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Taffarel moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:57) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:36) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Sakakibara misses a right hook and gets countered with two jabs that are followed by a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Taffarel, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Taffarel to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone his way. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's hard to see a scenario where Sakakibara can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab lands from Taffarel, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 2 - 04:43) Sakakibara limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Taffarel comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Sakakibara misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Taffarel can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Taffarel comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Sakakibara manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Taffarel doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Taffarel comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Sakakibara misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Taffarel steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Sakakibara hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Taffarel doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Sakakibara comes in and grabs Taffarel in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Using his wrestling skills, Sakakibara is trying to push Taffarel up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Taffarel ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Taffarel takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Sakakibara tries to smother Taffarel against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Limping slightly, Sakakibara is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 01:50) A jab lands from Taffarel, but Sakakibara dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Taking a few gulps of breath, Taffarel is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Taffarel closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Taffarel throws a one-two, but Sakakibara was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:10) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Sakakibara manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Taffarel hits a left hand but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Sakakibara tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 00:28) A jab lands from Taffarel but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Sakakibara counters a right hand with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Taffarel. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Taffarel. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Taffarel dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body! (Rd 3 - 04:42) That blow knocks Sakakibara to the ground! (Rd 3 - 04:42) Taffarel moves in quickly to try and finish Sakakibara with stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 04:42) Taffarel goes to work on Sakakibara with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him! (Rd 3 - 04:23) Sakakibara keeps Taffarel back with an up-kick. (Rd 3 - 04:04) In comes Taffarel looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Taffarel is quick, Sakakibara can't stop him getting side control. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Taffarel tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 03:39) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Taffarel fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Sakakibara tries to move to guard, but Taffarel doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 02:54) In side control, Taffarel catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Taffarel throws some elbows but Sakakibara deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Sakakibara tries to pull guard on Taffarel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Taffarel throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 01:15) Taffarel fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Sakakibara tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Sakakibara takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 3 - 00:17) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Limping slightly, Sakakibara is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Taffarel took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Sakakibara, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) Taffarel lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Taffarel lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Sakakibara is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then hits Sakakibara with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Sakakibara hits a left cross. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Taffarel hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Taffarel looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Sakakibara looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 4 - 03:55) An outside leg trip sweeps Taffarel down to the ground! (Rd 4 - 03:55) Sakakibara takes the back of Taffarel directly off the takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Sakakibara tries to finish Taffarel off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Taffarel fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Sakakibara blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Sakakibara tries to finish Taffarel off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Taffarel doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 4 - 02:08) Sakakibara blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Sakakibara attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Taffarel fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:15) Taffarel tries to turn over and sweep Sakakibara but can't do it. (Rd 4 - 00:50) Taffarel is in increasing trouble, as Sakakibara gets both hooks in. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Sakakibara, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Sakakibara flattens Taffarel out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 4 - 00:17) The winner, by submission, is Kei Sakakibara! (Rd 4 - 00:17) Kei Sakakibara books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Kei Sakakibara defeats Thais Antonio Taffarel (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:43 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kei Sakakibara praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he knows that this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen when you believe in yourself. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (13-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -400) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Napier confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Napier connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Napier hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Napier lands a left hand and then hits Alleyne with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Blood is visible, it appears that Alleyne has suffered a large gash above his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier moves in on Alleyne, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:32) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Napier. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Alleyne had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Napier lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Alleyne. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Napier throws a punch but Alleyne avoids it. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Alleyne is able to grab Napier. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Alleyne is looking to muscle Napier back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Alleyne manages it and controls Napier up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Alleyne pins Napier up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Alleyne tries some dirty boxing, but Napier seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Napier lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Without taking too much damage, Alleyne is able to clinch with Napier. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Using his wrestling skills, Alleyne is trying to push Napier up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Napier out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Napier tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:41) A great inside leg trip sees Alleyne get thrown to the mat and Napier is left in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Napier keeps tight to Alleyne, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Napier blocks Alleyne as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Napier throws several small strikes at Alleyne, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Napier. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Alleyne. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Alleyne shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:47) The takedown is completed, Napier is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Alleyne throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Alleyne blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Alleyne fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Napier looks ready to try and scramble, but Alleyne is quick to move to prevent that. (Rd 2 - 03:32) Alleyne throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Alleyne blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 02:55) In half guard, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Napier guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Alleyne pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Napier works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Alleyne is too quick though, and grabs side control before Napier can get up. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Alleyne fires away with punches, but Napier doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Alleyne blocks Napier as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 01:37) In side control, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Napier guessing. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Alleyne blocks Napier as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Alleyne throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Napier tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Alleyne pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Alleyne shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:49) The takedown is successful, Napier pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Alleyne left his neck exposed though, and Napier grabbed a guillotine on the way down! (Rd 3 - 04:35) Napier gets a guillotine but cannot get Alleyne to tap out! (Rd 3 - 04:35) It looks like Alleyne must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Napier eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Napier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Alleyne throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:08) In guard, Alleyne is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Napier tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Alleyne defends it. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Napier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 3 - 01:51) The clock runs down as Napier is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 01:16) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Alleyne, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Napier hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Napier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Alleyne with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Without taking too much damage, Alleyne is able to clinch with Napier. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Alleyne tries to wrestle Napier backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Alleyne does it, Napier is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Showing his ability to exert control, Alleyne smothers Napier up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alleyne, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Alleyne. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) Alleyne comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Napier can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Alleyne gets hold of Napier without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne is trying to muscle Napier up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Napier out-wrestles him though. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Napier looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:06) The takedown is successful, Alleyne pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:50) Napier tries to pound on Alleyne, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Napier blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Napier throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Napier blocks Alleyne as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Napier throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Napier blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Napier attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:14) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Alleyne starts a scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Napier scrambles to his feet, but Alleyne immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:44) Alleyne smothers Napier against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Alleyne goes to use some dirty boxing, but Napier is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Showing his ability to control opponents, Alleyne smothers Napier against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Napier is trapped against the cage and Alleyne punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Napier, 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) Napier throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Alleyne defends them well. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Even worse, Alleyne manages to catch the last kick! (Rd 5 - 04:47) Napier hops on one foot, trying to balance. Alleyne tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 04:47) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:40) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 04:10) Napier tries to get full guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Alleyne fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 03:01) In half guard, Alleyne catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:32) Napier tries to get full guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 02:16) Alleyne fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 01:52) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Alleyne is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Napier is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Alleyne comes in fast, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:47) The takedown is successful, Napier pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Napier stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:05) For the moment Alleyne is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Napier tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Alleyne fends off Napier, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Alleyne lies on top of Napier, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Alleyne. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Johnny Beerbohm), 49-46 (Marianne Froth) and 48-47 (Ian Rivers). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats 'The Islander' Neil Napier (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Sutton Ripley would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Carlos da Guia (22-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -380) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Underdog: +300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Brown misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. da Guia comes in with two jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:03) da Guia initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Brown throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:03) da Guia connects with a nice jab and then he catches Brown with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:33) da Guia takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance. (Rd 1 - 03:25) da Guia comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Brown scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 03:25) da Guia can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:08) da Guia feints to one side, causing Brown to react and leave himself off balance. (Rd 1 - 03:08) da Guia slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 02:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Brown misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing da Guia to attack with a jab and a right kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:37) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Brown misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. da Guia attacks with a jab and a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia lands a right jab but Brown evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 01:36) da Guia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Brown moves in fast and shoots on da Guia. (Rd 1 - 01:18) da Guia sprawls brilliantly, then viciously blasts the helpless Brown with a knee strike! (Rd 1 - 01:18) Brown took that right to the jaw, he lands in a heap on the canvas, totally knocked out! (Rd 1 - 01:18) By knock out, the winner is Carlos da Guia! (Rd 1 - 01:18) Carlos da Guia moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats Bill 'The Marine' Brown (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Carlos da Guia praises God, then thanks all of his sponsors before dedicating the win to all of his teammates at Brazilian Estrella Academy. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Haranobu Oshiro (22-8, 3-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Underdog: +730) vs. Buddy Garner (19-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -920) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Garner with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Oshiro moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Oshiro can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Garner sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 1 - 04:20) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Oshiro has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Garner tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Oshiro keeps his guard tight. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Garner begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Garner gets past, but Oshiro stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Garner looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:10) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Garner attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Oshiro gets caught by the kneebar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:09) Buddy Garner takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 02:09) Buddy Garner moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats Haranobu Oshiro (Submission (Kneebar) in 2:51 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Buddy Garner thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Braulio "Louco" Moura (28-3-1NC, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (20-4-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Underdog: +250) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Moving forward constantly, Moura is pressuring Ripley. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Ripley throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab lands from Moura but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Moura comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Moura attacks with five quick punches and lands four of them but only finds gloves with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Ripley connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Moura attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Ripley lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Moura lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Moura comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Ripley hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:35) A feint is bought entirely by Ripley, leaving him wide open. (Rd 1 - 03:35) A jab is wide from Moura, but then he lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 1 - 03:35) Ripley is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 03:28) Moura senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 03:28) Moura hits several vicious stomps and kicks, but Ripley incredibly weathers the storm! (Rd 1 - 03:11) Leaping high, Moura looks to drop a flying stomp on Ripley! (Rd 1 - 03:11) Ripley avoids the stomp and scrambles for position. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Moura is up first and quickly grabs Ripley, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Moura is aiming to get Ripley into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Moura manages it and now controls Ripley by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Moura blasts Ripley with a big knee to the face! Ripley falls to the ground, out cold! (Rd 1 - 02:05) The winner, by knock out; Braulio Moura! (Rd 1 - 02:05) Braulio Moura books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Braulio 'Louco' Moura defeats 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Braulio Moura praises his team at Team Symphony, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Braulio Moura invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate his win. There's no doubt that Braulio Moura benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Adam "Blitz" White (15-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -150) vs. Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:46) White looks like he wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Endo uses a left jab, but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Endo connects with a jab, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Showing great timing, White comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:17) The takedown is completed, Endo is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:11) White tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:11) He passes guard, but Endo was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 03:57) The scramble sees Endo up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, White keeps Endo stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Using tight body-to-body control, White is slowly wearing Endo down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 1 - 02:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:36) White tries to maintain control, but Endo wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Endo closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:08) White looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Endo simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits White with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:50) White, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Endo uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:35) White attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Endo fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:35) A jab lands from White but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 1 - 00:11) A jab lands from Endo, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:04) White seizes the chance and grabs Endo into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of White. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) White shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Endo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:45) White is trying to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Endo allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The scramble ends with White grabbing Endo and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Endo, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that White is exerting. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Showing good control, White keeps Endo stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:02) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:50) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates the two fighters. (Rd 2 - 01:44) White wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:44) A jab lands from Endo, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Without taking too much damage, White is able to clinch with Endo. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Using his wrestling skills, White is trying to push Endo up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Endo doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Using his wrestling skills, White is trying to push Endo up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:11) He does so and now has Endo pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Endo scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:45) White keeps Endo up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 00:39) White smothers Endo up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:39) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of White. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have White ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) White doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Endo was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 3 - 04:46) White hops on one foot, trying to balance. Endo tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:46) White cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Endo attempts to pass guard. (Rd 3 - 04:40) White keeps Endo in guard. (Rd 3 - 04:05) White tries to sweep Endo but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 03:54) The clock runs down as White is being smothered against the ground by Endo. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Endo begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:32) White is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Endo firmly in guard. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Endo leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from White. (Rd 3 - 02:38) The clock runs down as White is being smothered against the ground by Endo. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Time slips away as Endo successfully keeps White stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Endo fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 01:25) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Endo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. White attacks with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:56) White counters a right hand with a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 00:44) For the first time, White is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:37) White uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Endo uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:17) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Endo, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's White up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) A tentative jab from White lands. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Endo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits White with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:33) White appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Endo took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Endo throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Endo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:20) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Endo slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches White with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:04) White gets hold of Endo. (Rd 4 - 03:58) White is trying to muscle Endo up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Endo doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 03:45) White is trying to muscle Endo up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:45) White does it, Endo is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Showing his ability to exert control, White smothers Endo up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:34) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:39) White presses Endo up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:39) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Unable to break free, Endo is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:50) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:59) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:52) White misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Endo comes in with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:34) White misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Endo to attack with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Endo doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:12) White hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think White took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Endo winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) White had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Endo throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Endo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits White with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Endo hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:33) White is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:17) White slips past a right hook and counters with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right head kick that doesn't make contact. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Endo had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 03:54) White can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:34) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:34) White hits a left cross. Endo uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:24) White appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 5 - 03:18) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired White. (Rd 5 - 03:18) The takedown is successful, Endo pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 03:12) White lies on top of Endo, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 02:35) White smothers Endo with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 02:08) The clock runs down as Endo is being smothered against the ground by White. (Rd 5 - 01:47) White looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Endo keeps White in guard. (Rd 5 - 01:20) White leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Endo. (Rd 5 - 01:04) White keeps Endo guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Endo throws out some punches, but White leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 00:29) The clock runs down as Endo is being smothered against the ground by White. (Rd 5 - 00:07) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to White, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Adam 'Blitz' White the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Adam 'Blitz' White has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Adam 'Blitz' White defeats Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Adam White gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Endo for a tough fight. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (41-5, 3-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -590) vs. "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +470) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Dean is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Dean steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Akera throws a two-punch combo but Dean avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Dean gets hold of Akera, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Dean is trying to push Akera so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Akera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Akera is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Showing his ability to exert control, Dean smothers Akera up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:19) About sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Dean steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Akera can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Dean with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Blood is visible on Dean, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Dean gets hold of Akera. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Dean looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:02) It doesn't work, Akera defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Dean is looking to muscle Akera back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Akera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Dean tries to maintain control, but Akera wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Akera can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Akera counters a right hand with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Dean lands a left hand and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Dean took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Dean. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a takedown attempt from Dean, showing great power and speed. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Akera almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dean holds the other. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Dean can't get Akera down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Akera is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 2 - 04:39) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Dean shows his grappling ability by trapping Akera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:07) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Showing good control, Dean keeps Akera stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:15) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Akera slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Akera connects with a nice jab and then catches Dean with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Akera closes in on Dean, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Dean uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Akera uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:33) A punch from Akera fails to land. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Dean takes the chance and shoots on Akera. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Dean gets hold of a leg but Akera remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Unable to complete the takedown, Dean instead pushes Akera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:10) Akera is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 2 - 01:10) They remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dean is keeping Akera pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Dean is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 04:32) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 04:06) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Akera scores with a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. Dean lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Dean is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Akera closes in on Dean, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Dean lands a pair of tentative jabs. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Akera lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Dean had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Akera throws a two-punch combo but Dean avoids both. (Rd 3 - 03:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Dean hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. Akera hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 02:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Akera uses a pair of left jabs but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Dean hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Akera throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 02:12) Dean is able to grab Akera. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Dean is trying to push Akera so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Dean manages it and controls Akera up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Akera is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Akera, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Dean is exerting. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Dean and Akera remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Dean uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Dean tries to smother Akera against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center (Rd 3 - 00:02) Akera connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 30-27 to Dean. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Dean may have been aiming to get in close, but Akera aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Akera hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Akera is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 04:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Akera misses with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Dean lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Dean misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Akera throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Akera can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Akera uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Akera scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Dean scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Akera is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Dean is off target with a left jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Akera misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Akera connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Dean is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Akera misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Dean clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Akera attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Dean on the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Dean is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 4 - 01:10) Akera smothers Dean with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Akera attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Dean keeps his guard secure. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Dean attempts to grab an arm of Akera from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Akera blocks it. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Time slips away as Akera successfully keeps Dean stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Dean, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Dean up 40-36. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Akera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Dean to attack with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 04:36) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 5 - 04:22) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Dean is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 5 - 04:22) A few deep breaths betray that Akera is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 04:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Akera misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Dean attacks with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 5 - 03:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Akera misses with a big right hand, allowing Dean to counter with a jab and a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Akera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left hook. (Rd 5 - 03:08) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 5 - 02:48) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. ( Rd 5 - 02:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Akera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 5 - 02:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Dean doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 01:51) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Dean attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Akera on the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:51) A great inside leg trip sees Akera get thrown to the mat and Dean is left in guard. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Dean lies on top of Akera, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 01:11) Dean doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Dean blocks an attempt to transition to rubber guard. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Dean throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 5 - 00:09) The clock runs down as Akera is being smothered against the ground by Dean. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dean. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Akera will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 6 (Rd 6 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 6 - 04:49) Dean slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 6 - 04:35) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 6 - 04:35) Akera is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 6 - 04:35) Dean lands a nice right hook. (Rd 6 - 04:13) Dean throws a two-punch combo but Akera avoids both. (Rd 6 - 04:05) Akera seizes the chance and grabs Dean into a clinch. (Rd 6 - 03:57) Akera attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Dean on the ground. (Rd 6 - 03:57) Dean is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 6 - 03:40) Akera attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 6 - 03:40) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. (Rd 6 - 02:57) Akera looks very tired out there. (Rd 6 - 02:57) Dean tries to get full guard on Akera but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 6 - 02:37) Akera starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 6 - 02:37) He passes half guard, but Dean was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 6 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 6 - 02:24) Akera somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Dean. (Rd 6 - 02:13) Dean elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage. (Rd 6 - 01:58) Dean blocks an attempted escape. (Rd 6 - 01:49) Dean elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage. (Rd 6 - 01:38) Dean loses positional control for a moment, and it allows Akera to scramble. (Rd 6 - 01:27) Akera scrambles to his feet, but Dean immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 01:15) Dean goes for a knee to the thigh but Akera pulls the clinch tighter to block it. (Rd 6 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 6 - 00:55) Akera is trapped against the cage and Dean hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 6 - 00:42) Dean catches Akera with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 00:29) Dean looks very, very tired. (Rd 6 - 00:29) Dean attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Akera pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 6 - 00:11) Dean tries to hit him with an elbow, but Akera works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round six. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Akera is running out of rounds. Round 7 (Rd 7 - 04:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 04:45) Akera misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Dean attacks with a right cross. (Rd 7 - 04:28) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 7 - 04:28) Akera finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 7 - 04:28) Dean misses a jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 7 - 04:04) Dean throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 7 - 03:57) Akera is able to grab Dean. (Rd 7 - 03:49) Akera looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 7 - 03:49) Dean blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 7 - 03:36) Using his wrestling skills, Dean is trying to push Akera up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:36) Akera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:25) Dean tries to throw an elbow, but Akera uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. (Rd 7 - 03:09) Dean smothers Akera against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 7 - 02:56) Dean tries to hit him with a knee, but Akera works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 7 - 02:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 02:33) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 7 - 02:33) The gash above the eye of Dean has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 7 - 02:24) Akera seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 7 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 7 - 02:11) Akera aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 7 - 02:11) Dean throws a punch but Akera was equal to it. (Rd 7 - 02:04) Dean looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 7 - 02:04) Akera gets hold of Dean, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 7 - 01:58) Akera tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 7 - 01:58) It's unsuccessful, Dean maintained a good solid base. (Rd 7 - 01:41) Akera looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 7 - 01:41) Dean blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 7 - 01:19) Dean tries to wrestle Akera backward and up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:19) Dean manages it and controls Akera up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:03) Akera waits for Dean to try and throw a knee and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 7 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 7 - 00:46) Akera had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 7 - 00:46) Dean lands a left hand and then catches Akera with a right hook. (Rd 7 - 00:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round seven. (Rd 7 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dean. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Akera needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. (Rd 7 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Dean. Round 8 (Rd 8 - 04:46) Dean looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 8 - 04:46) Akera had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 8 - 04:46) Dean lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 8 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 8 - 04:28) Dean misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Akera comes in with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 8 - 04:16) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 8 - 04:16) Akera looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 8 - 04:16) Dean, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 8 - 04:16) The referee spots it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 8 - 04:16) Akera tries some dirty boxing, but Dean seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 8 - 03:49) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 8 - 03:20) They engage in the center. (Rd 8 - 03:20) Akera hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 8 - 03:20) Dean hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 8 - 03:02) They engage in the center. (Rd 8 - 03:02) Dean doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 8 - 03:02) Akera is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 8 - 02:39) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 8 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 8 - 02:22) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 8 - 02:22) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 8 - 02:10) Akera looks totally gassed. (Rd 8 - 01:57) Akera comes forward to attack. (Rd 8 - 01:57) Dean hit two counter left hands. (Rd 8 - 01:57) Akera lands a left jab but Dean evades a big right punch. (Rd 8 - 01:45) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 8 - 01:45) Akera looks to sweep a leg out from under Dean so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 8 - 01:45) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Dean to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 8 - 01:27) Akera pounds away, but Dean calmly deals with them. (Rd 8 - 01:13) Akera blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 8 - 01:02) For the moment Akera is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 8 - 00:39) Dean tries to sweep Akera but can't do it. (Rd 8 - 00:20) Akera fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 8 - 00:08) Akera blocks Dean as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round eight. (Rd 8 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Akera winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 9 (Rd 9 - 04:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 04:49) Akera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Dean to attack with a nice right hook. (Rd 9 - 04:29) Akera may have been aiming to get in close, but Dean aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 9 - 04:29) Dean lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 9 - 04:09) It looked like we were about to see Akera try and get some grappling started, but Dean was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 9 - 04:09) Dean can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Akera with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 9 - 03:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 03:45) Dean counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 9 - 03:22) Akera appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Dean took the initiative first. (Rd 9 - 03:22) Dean connects with a jab, but Akera evades a big right punch. (Rd 9 - 03:00) Dean moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 9 - 03:00) It looked like we were about to see Akera try and get some grappling started, but Dean was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 9 - 03:00) A jab is wide from Dean, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 9 - 02:49) Dean rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 9 - 02:36) Dean connects with a jab, but Akera avoids a big right. (Rd 9 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 9 - 02:08) A jab hits home from Dean and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 9 - 01:41) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 9 - 01:41) Dean slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 9 - 01:27) Akera wobbles, then falls! (Rd 9 - 01:27) Dean starts pounding away on Akera, looking to finish him off! (Rd 9 - 01:27) Dean unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Akera. (Rd 9 - 01:11) Dean fires off some rights, but Akera isn't troubled by them. (Rd 9 - 00:57) Dean blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 9 - 00:42) Dean tries to pound on Akera, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 9 - 00:26) Akera tries to move to guard, but Dean doesn't allow it. (Rd 9 - 00:14) Dean tries to pound on Akera, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 9 - 00:01) Akera tries to move to guard, but Dean doesn't allow it. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Dean took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 90-81 (Ian Rivers), 90-81 (Edward Wilde) and 90-82 (Reginald Wodehouse). (Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean defeats 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Matthew Dean praises his team at American Cage Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Atsutane Akera and praises his toughness. Attendance: 1,949 Gate Reciepts: $231,541 Sponsorship: $46,070 Ad Revenue: $2,887,669 Merchandise: $6,479 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $278,247) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Matthew Dean $99,590 Atsutane Akera $2,843 Adam White $7,872 Heiji Endo $31,659 Braulio Moura $30,688 Sutton Ripley $14,264 FotN: Both: $10,000 Buddy Garner $23,308 Haranobu Oshiro $11,890 SotN: Garner: $5,000 Carlos da Guia $23,672 Bill Brown $2,120 KotN: da Guia: $5,000 Dwayne Alleyne $2,928 Neil Napier $13,957 Kei Sakakibara $2,629 Thais Antonio Taffarel $4,910 Shaun Dico $3,003 Thorbjorn Rekdal $2,914 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $50,762 Profit: $2,833,742 Critical Rating: 71% Commercial Rating: 91% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 64.0% (Mid Level National) USA +4.0% 64.4% (Mid Level National) UK +4.0% 30.2% (Mid Level National) Europe +2.2% 38.3% (Mid Level National) Australia +2.5% 17.9% (Low Level National) Japan +4.4% 61.6% (Mid Level National) Asia +2.5% 30.3% (Low Level National) Russia +1.5% 10.2% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.5% 26.6% (Low Level National) South America +3.6% 49.6% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.5% 11.5% (Low Level National) Africa +1.5% 8.0% (Low Level National) News - Almost immediately following his advancement to the Quarter-Finals, Braulio Moura announces that he is taking a hiatus from MMA. He refuses to say how long he will be away, and so has been removed from the tournament. It is decided that Neil Napier will advance in his place. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 125, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Taroemon Abukara has left Way of the Crane's Beak following his decision loss to Tomoji Takaoka. He has decided he would benefit from training elsewhere and that a new environment may reinvigorate him. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Confirmed Fight For CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Matthew Dean vs. Adam White Carlos da Guia vs. Neil Napier Dwayne Alleyne vs. Shaun Dico Kei Sakakibara vs. Buddy Garner

Friday, Week 4, September 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (41-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -590) vs. 'The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +470) Matthew Dean is one of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, and dominated the ultra-competitive GAMMA Middleweight division for many years as champion, turning aside great challengers like Neil Napier and Buddy Garner along the way. His success has always been built around his brilliant wrestling and suffocating top control, but over the years he has added some crisp boxing and underrated BJJ into the mix too. Undefeated since GAMMA 1 in 1994, he looks unstoppable at times. He won by first round knock out over Chesney Brightman in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Ollie Castle in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Leonardo da Costa in the fourth round of the tournament. Atsutane Akera is one of Japan's brightest young talents, a jiu-jitsu submission specialist who is known for his ability to take people apart with remarkable precision. He won by second round submission over Osi Lewis in the second round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Jaromir Grygera in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Zaco in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Adam White vs. Heiji Endo in the Quarter-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Adam "Blitz" White (15-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -150) vs. Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +150) Adam White is a potential star in the making, who combines excellent freestyle wrestling with unorthodox striking to make him a very dangerous fighter who is difficult for opponents to figure out. His powerful double leg takedown and nasty ground and pound are a particularly potent finishing combination for him. He won by 37 second TKO over Leadro Bastos in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Esteban Vega in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Wederson de Oliveira in the fourth round of the tournament. Heiji Endo has become a huge star in Japan because of his legendary warrior spirit and ability to withstand punishment, despite being involved in some brutal wars (most notably a brutal bout against Mal Phe Roby) and having been subjected to some savage assaults, it wasn't until he faced the legendary Carlos da Guia in April 2000 that someone was able to stop him within the time limit. He won by second round submission over Jackson Goode in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Ginger Beaumont in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over JJ Reid in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera in the Quarter-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Braulio "Louco" Moura (28-3-1NC, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (20-4-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +250) Braulio Moura is considered by many to be Brazil's top Middleweight, a Muay Thai striker who is known for his crisp technique and swarming style where he will try to overwhelm opponents with a constant barrage of blows. His excellent cardio helps him maintain his trademark high intensity even in later rounds when his opponents are flagging. He won by second round knock out over Frederico Vergara in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Wes Hersch in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Ojay Houghley in the fourth round of the tournament. Sutton Ripley is an enigma, one of the most underrated fighters in MMA due to his highly unique fighting style. He has developed his tactics around his two big assets, his ferocious right hand and his uncanny balance that makes him incredibly hard to take down. He generally lures his opponents in before swinging to win. It has proved to be highly effective over the years. He won by first round TKO over Chaim Alexievich in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Vivinho in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Yaichiro Takahama in the fourth round of the tournament. These two fought at GAMMA 48 with Braulio Moura winning by knock out. HThe winner of this fight will face the winner of Carlos da Guia vs. Bill Brown in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Haranobu Oshiro (22-8, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +730) vs. Buddy Garner (19-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -920) Haranobu Oshiro is a Japanese Middleweight, a dangerous kick boxer who loves to light up his opponents with stinging kicks to the body. His two big weaknesses have always been his substandard ground game and his mental fragility, he has shown an alarming tendency to crumble under pressure against opponents who are willing to get in his face. He won by Unanimous Decision over Edu Gattai in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Isaiah Monroe in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Artak Gevor in the fourth round of the tournament. Buddy Garner is considered one of the most dangerous BJJ black belts in all of Mixed Martial Arts, a notorious submission artist who can pull joint locks and chokes out of seemingly nowhere. An elite-level fighter, the only American in history to win a gold medal at the annual world jiu-jitsu tournament, he doesn't compete often but when he does it's a real treat for BJJ purists. He won by first round submission over Santiago Rocha in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Mogens Leerback in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Joey Valdez in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kei Sakakibara vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Carlos da Guia (22-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -380) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #173, Underdog: +300) Carlos da Guia is a Muay Thai expert, and one of MMA's most dynamic and exciting fighters to watch, as well as one of it's most successful. Making full use of his extraordinary flexibility and reach, he is known for his fluid, creative and plain devastating striking game. He won by fourth round TKO over Billy Russell in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Ethan Sutton in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Kojuro Kudo in the fourth round of the tournament. Bill Brown is physically imposing, and might be the best pure athlete in Mixed Martial Arts. On top of his physical gifts, he is a good wrestler and an extremely dangerous predator on the ground, where he can comfortably finish opponents with either brutal ground and pound or his slick submission skills. He won by first round submission over Billy Fish in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Genki Shinashi in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Brendon Nicol in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Ramon da Silva Ramos in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Braulio Moura vs. Sutton Ripley in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (13-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -400) Dwayne Alleyne is a Greco-Roman wrestler, who loves to grab hold of his opponent, press them up against the cage, then wear them down with his nasty dirty boxing. With his seemingly endless cardio, he can inflict damage on his opponent all night long if needed. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gavin Marshall in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Dexter Darling in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Joaquim Fontes in the fourth round of the tournament. Neil Napier is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented fighter of his generation, and is also well known for being one of the first fighters to see the value of taking a cerebral approach to MMA, scouting opponents carefully and creating finely detailed gameplans for every fight. He won by first round TKO over Barrett Fforde in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Pepe in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Ashley Ballard in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Shaun Dico in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Kei Sakakibara (6-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +740) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (23-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -930) Kei Sakakibara is a submission specialist, and is all about getting in close and using his grappling ability to control and subdue his opponents. If he could develope his striking skills from their current awful level, he could become a real handful. He won by first round submission over Bernard Blue in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Kyuwa Itou in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Juro Fukazawa in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Reggie Barbera in the fourth round of the tournament. Thais Antonio Taffarel is one of Brazil's best Middleweights, and comes from a Muay Thai background but has developed excellent versatility over time. A very dangerous striker, he can also grapple with the best, and while his own submission skills are limited, he has learned how to defend himself well even against high level jiu-jitsu fighters. He won by second round knock out over Sojuro Iriye in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Joey Valdez in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Tora Mizwar in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Haranobu Oshiro vs. Buddy Garner in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (14-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Favorite: -280) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (11-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +220) Thorbjorn Rekdal is an elite-level kick boxer, an ultra-dangerous striker who has the power, technique, and speed to knock out just about anybody with his punches and kicks. His unassuming personality, European location, and the amount of time he takes between fights have limited the impact he's had on MMA though, which is why he isn't as famous or respected as he probably should be. He won by second round TKO over Matsuta Satou in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Derren Barton in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Ali Pyke in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Petey Mack in the fourth round of the tournament. Shaun Dico comes from a wrestling background and got his nickname "Tenacious" because of the way he relentlessly goes for takedowns. Difficult to deal with once he has top control, and an absolute master of shutting down submission games, he is one of the hardest fighters to strategize against. He won by Unanimous Decision over Paul Goodfellow in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Woody Fierstein in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Bambang Sriyanto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Snuffy Fontana in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dwayne Alleyne vs. Neil Napier in the Quarter-Finals. Weigh-In Results Matthew Dean (185 lbs) vs. Atsutane Akera (185 lbs) Adam White (185 lbs) vs. Heiji Endo (185 lbs) Braulio Moura (185 lbs) vs. Sutton Ripley (185 lbs) Haranobu Oshiro (185 lbs) vs. Buddy Garner (185 lbs) Carlos da Guia (185 lbs) vs. Bill Brown (185 lbs) Dwayne Alleyne (185 lbs) vs. Neil Napier (185 lbs) Kei Sakakibara (185 lbs) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (185 lbs) Thorbjorn Rekdal (185 lbs) vs. Shaun Dico (185 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 126 Full Fight Card MW: Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera MW: Adam White vs. Heiji Endo MW: Braulio Moura vs. Sutton Ripley MW: Haranobu Oshiro vs. Buddy Garner MW: Carlos da Guia vs. Bill Brown MW: Dwayne Alleyne vs. Neil Napier MW: Kei Sakakibara vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel MW: Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Shaun Dico

Friday, Week 3, September 2003 Live From Edmonton, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Underdog: +240) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (22-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Islamabad, Pakistan, Favorite: -310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) About to fight in front of a home crowd, Robinson unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Moving in fast, Robinson wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson can't do it though, and Sithalayan gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Sithalayan attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Robinson on the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Robinson blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage! (Rd 1 - 04:04) Referee Stanley Wright spots that bit of cheating and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 04:04) Dropping down, Sithalayan secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Robinson is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Sithalayan twists Robinson down to the floor and manages to get side control! (Rd 1 - 03:50) Sithalayan tries to ensnare Robinson in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Robinson stops Sithalayan from applying it. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Sithalayan attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Robinson. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Robinson fights off the kneebar attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Sithalayan tries to lock Robinson in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Robinson defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Sithalayan attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Robinson. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Robinson blocks it. (Rd 1 - 01:40) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Sithalayan chooses to shoot in on Robinson. (Rd 1 - 01:33) The takedown is unsuccessful, Robinson sprawled well to block it and manages to push Sithalayan down so that he is on his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Robinson prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Sithalayan who is able to spring back up. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Sithalayan chooses to shoot in on Robinson. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Robinson partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sithalayan has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Sithalayan uses the position to drive Robinson up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Smothered against the cage, Robinson cannot get free. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Sithalayan, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) Robinson gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Sithalayan up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Sithalayan out-wrestles him though. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Sithalayan doesn't get it, Robinson blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Sithalayan attempts to wrestle Robinson to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:55) It's unsuccessful, Robinson maintained a good solid base. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Sithalayan separates from Robinson and we're back to a stand-off. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Robinson shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The takedown is successful, Sithalayan pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 03:14) In guard, Robinson is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Sithalayan tries to sweep Robinson but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Robinson uses a shoulder smash to keep Sithalayan down. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Robinson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Robinson blocks Sithalayan as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Robinson smothers Sithalayan with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 01:16) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:04) There's a takedown attempt from Sithalayan. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Sithalayan can't get past the sprawl of Robinson and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Robinson pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Robinson fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Robinson hits a knee to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Robinson fires away with punches and Sithalayan takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Robinson, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Moving in fast, Robinson wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Robinson can't do it though, and Sithalayan gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Sithalayan and Robinson break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Robinson gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Sithalayan up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Robinson can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Sithalayan looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Sithalayan gets out-wrestled and Robinson takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Sithalayan ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Robinson presses Sithalayan up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:00) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Robinson tries to smother Sithalayan against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:08) For the first time, Robinson is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Robinson steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Robinson achieves it, pinning Sithalayan to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Sithalayan wrestles back against Robinson, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Stepping in, Robinson aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Robinson is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:46) Robinson sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 4 - 04:46) The takedown is completed, Robinson gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Robinson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Sithalayan tries to move to guard, but Robinson doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Robinson throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Robinson blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Robinson unloads with some right hands, but Sithalayan deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Robinson blocks Sithalayan as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Robinson pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Sithalayan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:18) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 02:18) For the first time, Sithalayan is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Robinson shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:09) The takedown is successful, Sithalayan pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Sithalayan hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Robinson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Reaching for a leg, Sithalayan seems to be looking for a sweep variation. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Robinson blocks the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:56) Sithalayan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Robinson off of him. (Rd 4 - 00:27) The clock runs down as Sithalayan is being smothered against the ground by Robinson. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Robinson hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sithalayan. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Robinson, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Sithalayan is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:49) Sithalayan looked like he was about to shoot, but Robinson stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Robinson manages it and controls Sithalayan up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Robinson tries to keep him up against the cage, but Sithalayan works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Sithalayan looked like he was about to shoot, but Robinson stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Sithalayan ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Robinson tries to maintain control, but Sithalayan wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Robinson, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Sithalayan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Robinson throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Robinson throws several small strikes at Sithalayan, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Sithalayan grabs one of his opponent's legs and looks to be attempting a sweep of some kind. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Robinson blocks the sweep attempt. (Rd 5 - 01:49) Robinson hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sithalayan. (Rd 5 - 01:43) For the moment Robinson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Sithalayan grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Robinson from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Robinson pulls his leg away and stops the sweep entirely. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Referee Stanley Wright decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:03) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Robinson is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 5 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Robinson gets in close and clinches with Sithalayan. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Robinson is trying to muscle Sithalayan up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Sithalayan out-wrestles him though. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Clinched with Robinson, Sithalayan looks to try and take him down. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Robinson fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Sithalayan on top and facing him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 49-46 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson defeats Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Rich Robinson thanks everyone connected to Strike Force for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Rich Robinson can certainly talk and it makes him very marketable as a result. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (30-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -500) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (11-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +350) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Miyagi gets hold of Maruyama. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Miyagi may have been aiming to get in close, but Maruyama aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Maruyama throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Maruyama throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Miyagi looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Maruyama simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Maruyama throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:11) It looked like we were about to see Miyagi try and get some grappling started, but Maruyama was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Maruyama connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) A tentative jab from Miyagi lands. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Maruyama throws a punch but Miyagi was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Maruyama throws a punch but Miyagi was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Maruyama throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Miyagi may have been aiming to get in close, but Maruyama aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Maruyama uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miyagi, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Maruyama throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Miyagi aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 2 - 04:31) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:24) With a clear opportunity, Miyagi is able to move in fast and clinch with Maruyama. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Miyagi is trying to muscle Maruyama up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Miyagi does it, Maruyama is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Miyagi uses dirty boxing to punish Maruyama while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Miyagi tries to throw a knee but Maruyama uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Maruyama is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Miyagi pins Maruyama up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Maruyama is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Miyagi goes for a knee to the thigh but Maruyama wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Maruyama can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Miyagi is able to grab Maruyama. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Maruyama smothers Miyagi when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Maruyama tries to take Miyagi down. (Rd 2 - 00:30) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Maruyama pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyagi, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Miyagi. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Miyagi comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Maruyama throws a one-two, but Miyagi was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 04:15) With a clear opportunity, Miyagi is able to move in fast and clinch with Maruyama. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Miyagi looks to get some strikes in, but Maruyama seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Maruyama looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:45) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Maruyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Miyagi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 02:51) In side control, Maruyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Miyagi guessing. (Rd 3 - 02:29) Miyagi tries to move to guard, but Maruyama doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Maruyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:47) Maruyama throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Maruyama blocks Miyagi as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Maruyama throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Maruyama attempts to arm triangle Miyagi from side control. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Miyagi fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Miyagi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Maruyama took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Miyagi ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) Maruyama confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Miyagi had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Maruyama throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Miyagi steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Maruyama can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Miyagi is able to grab Maruyama. (Rd 4 - 04:15) From the grapple, Miyagi tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Maruyama is alert and smothers them quickly. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Miyagi hits Maruyama with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Miyagi hits Maruyama with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Miyagi looks to get some strikes in, but Maruyama seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:38) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to separate the two fighters. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Taking a few gulps of breath, Miyagi is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 01:38) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Maruyama is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 01:26) Maruyama connects with a jab, but Miyagi avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Miyagi comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Maruyama almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Miyagi has hold of one leg. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Miyagi drives Maruyama up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:56) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Miyagi hits Maruyama, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Miyagi pins Maruyama up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miyagi, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Maruyama really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Several red marks around his ribs show that Maruyama has taken some heavy shots to the body tonight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Miyagi gets hold of Maruyama, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyagi is trying to push Maruyama so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyagi does it, Maruyama is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Maruyama is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Miyagi catches Maruyama with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Miyagi uses dirty boxing to punish Maruyama while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:17) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Miyagi catches Maruyama with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:35) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Maruyama takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Miyagi attempts to throw an elbow, but Maruyama tightens the clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:38) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Miyagi is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 01:25) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Miyagi seems to get the advantage. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyagi, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi defeats Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Ichisake Miyagi thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants Noach Van Der Capellen and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits". CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (32-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -910) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (12-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Puerto Rico, Underdog: +720) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Mattherson finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen hits a jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Mattherson hits a jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Van Der Capellen uses a left jab and also hits a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Van Der Capellen comes up short on a body kick and Mattherson moves in with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:47) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Glaring at Mattherson, Van Der Capellen motions for him to come on and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Mattherson sees a telegraphed spinning back kick coming and is able to counter with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 03:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Mattherson is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Van Der Capellen hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Mattherson looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Van Der Capellen simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Mattherson lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen comes in fast with four quick punches, landing two of them, and then he lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Mattherson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Der Capellen attacks with a quick left jab and a body kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 01:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Mattherson is limping a little bit. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Van Der Capellen steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Mattherson lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Mattherson has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 1 - 00:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Van Der Capellen, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Van Der Capellen to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone his way. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's hard to see a scenario where Mattherson can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:47) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Van Der Capellen can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Mattherson throws two quick punches but Van Der Capellen has good movement and avoids them. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Mattherson hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Van Der Capellen scores with four punches out of a sudden flurry and then lands a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Mattherson has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 04:06) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Mattherson misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Mattherson backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Van Der Capellen comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Mattherson is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 2 - 03:57) Mattherson gets caught with a flying knee! He blocked some of it though, and doesn't get knocked down. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Van Der Capellen smashes Mattherson with a big right hand through the guard! Mattherson can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 2 - 03:38) Van Der Capellen moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Mattherson is rocked again! (Rd 2 - 03:38) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight, Mattherson was slumped against the cage and just getting pounded on! (Rd 2 - 03:38) That's poor refereeing in my opinion, the official should have gotten in there and stopped the bout faster. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Noach Van Der Capellen takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 2 - 03:33) Noach Van Der Capellen has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen defeats Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr (TKO (Strikes) in 1:27 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Noach Van Der Capellen gives a name-check to everyone at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He takes the microphone and once again calls out Julio Regueiro, repeating his claims that "he is scared to fight me because he knows that I'm better". There's no doubt that Noach Van Der Capellen benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (21-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -830) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (8-3-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +660) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Chambers may have weighed in the same as Hamilton yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Hamilton lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:15) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits Chambers with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Hamilton uses a right jab, but a big left to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Without taking too much damage, Chambers is able to clinch with Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Chambers hits Hamilton with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Chambers tries to wrestle Hamilton backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Hamilton ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Chambers presses Hamilton into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 1 - 03:10) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Chambers tries to use some dirty boxing, but Hamilton uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Hamilton is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:36) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Chambers is wearing Hamilton down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 1 - 01:36) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:38) With no progress being made, the referee separates them. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Hamilton hits a right jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 1 - 00:02) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers. (Rd 1 - 00:02) The takedown is successful, Hamilton pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chambers. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Chambers, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chambers with a powerful leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Hamilton uses a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Hamilton into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Hamilton gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Chambers is looking to muscle Hamilton back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:54) He does so and now has Hamilton pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Unable to break free, Hamilton is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:38) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Hamilton uses his wrestling skills to prevent Chambers from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Although pressed against the cage, Hamilton still hits a few small punches to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Stanley Wright brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Hamilton can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Hamilton into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Chambers is trying to muscle Hamilton up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Chambers does it, Hamilton is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Showing his ability to control opponents, Chambers simply smothers Hamilton against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Chambers tries to keep him up against the cage, but Hamilton works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Hamilton lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 00:01) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers, who set it up well. (Rd 2 - 00:01) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Hamilton pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 00:01) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chambers up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:55) Chambers steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 04:55) A jab hits home from Hamilton and then he catches Chambers with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Hamilton looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Hamilton comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 04:11) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers, who set it up well. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Chambers gets a single leg takedown! Hamilton pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Chambers attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Hamilton can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Chambers at half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:27) In half guard, Chambers begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 03:27) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Chambers manages to come out on top, with Hamilton pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Chambers attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Chambers passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Hamilton starts scrambling. (Rd 3 - 02:44) The scramble sees Hamilton up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Chambers smothers Hamilton up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:24) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Hamilton is trapped against the cage and Chambers hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Hamilton is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:18) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Stanley Wright brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Hamilton comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:03) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits Chambers with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Hamilton needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) Chambers shoots in hard and fast on Hamilton. (Rd 4 - 04:45) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Chambers keeps Hamilton guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Chambers starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Hamilton tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Chambers ends up in half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Chambers tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. (Rd 4 - 03:09) In side control, Chambers throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hamilton guessing. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Hamilton tries to move to guard, but Chambers doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Chambers fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Chambers pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Chambers pounds away with rights, but Hamilton covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Chambers blocks Hamilton as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Chambers pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Hamilton tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Chambers pounds away on Hamilton, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Chambers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Hamilton is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Chambers comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Hamilton lands a right jab, but Chambers evades a big left punch. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Without taking too much damage, Chambers is able to clinch with Hamilton. (Rd 5 - 04:38) Chambers uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hamilton as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Chambers is trying to push Hamilton so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Hamilton ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:14) Showing his ability to control opponents, Chambers simply smothers Hamilton against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:14) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Hamilton is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:00) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:58) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Chambers is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 01:58) For the first time, Hamilton is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Hamilton initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Chambers tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 5 - 01:47) A jab lands from Hamilton but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Chambers clinches; he is breathing hard and may need a moment to recover. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Chambers attempts to wrestle Hamilton to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:40) It doesn't work, Hamilton defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 01:23) Chambers hits Hamilton with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hamilton uses wrestling to smother the attacks. (Rd 5 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Chambers tries to wrestle Hamilton backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Hamilton doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Hamilton tries to lock his legs around the waist of Chambers, wanting to pull him down to the floor. (Rd 5 - 00:31) He achieves it, Chambers is now on the ground in his guard. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Hamilton tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Hamilton cannot secure the arm. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chambers. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 48-47 (Stewart Morecambe) and 50-45 (Gregory C. James). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers defeats Hamilton Fonseca Junior (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Nathan Chambers thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Nathan Chambers says that he is having an after show winner's party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (22-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -210) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (13-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Underdog: +160) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Gardner looks significantly bigger than Silva as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Gardner shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is completed, Silva is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:42) The clock runs down as Silva is being smothered against the ground by Gardner. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Gardner looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:10) He passes guard, but Silva was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 03:59) The scramble ends with Gardner grabbing Silva and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Grappling from behind, Gardner suddenly goes for a german suplex! (Rd 1 - 03:42) Gardner doesn't find it easy, but he does eventually hoist Silva up and drive him into the mat! (Rd 1 - 03:30) Gardner winds up on top of a turtled up Silva, who had unwisely tried to roll away after the impact. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Gardner pounds away on Silva but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Gardner pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Gardner pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Silva. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Gardner is too slow to stop Silva starting to scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Gardner ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Silva tries to pound on Gardner, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Gardner throws out some punches, but Silva leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Silva begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Gardner allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Silva manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Silva uses side control to hold Gardner down, and looks for a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Silva is off balance as a result, and Gardner pulls away and tries to scramble for position! (Rd 1 - 00:36) The scramble leaves Gardner on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Silva fires away with punches, but Gardner doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Gardner bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:05) He may regret that choice, as it gives Silva the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gardner, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 04:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Silva goes for a high kick but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Gardner has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Silva stalks forward, pressuring Gardner. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Gardner tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Silva can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 03:44) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 03:15) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Silva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Gardner misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Gardner falls for a clever feint. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Silva uses a right jab but Gardner avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Moving forward constantly, Silva is pressuring Gardner. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Silva steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 2 - 02:34) A jab lands from Silva but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Gardner uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Gardner gets hold of a leg but Silva remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Unable to complete the takedown, Gardner instead pushes Silva up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Gardner hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Gardner pins Silva up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Gardner smothers Silva against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Silva looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Gardner catches Silva with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Silva uses his wrestling skills to prevent Gardner from throwing any elbow strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Although pressed against the cage, Silva still hits a few small punches to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Gardner smothers Silva against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 00:21) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 2 - 00:09) A flurry of four punches from Silva see two of them land and then hits Gardner with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Gardner, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Gardner is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Silva. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) Silva comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Gardner hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Silva throws a two-punch combo but Gardner avoids both. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Gardner throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva feints, causing Gardner to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva lands a right jab but Gardner avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Silva can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gardner with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Silva comes forward. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Gardner hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Silva can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a fantastic left cross! (Rd 3 - 04:14) Gardner is knocked down! (Rd 3 - 04:09) Without hesitation, Silva goes to finish Gardner off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 04:09) Silva can't get there fast enough though, Gardner is already back up. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Silva is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:43) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Silva confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Gardner, backing off, hits a weak right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Silva hits a right jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Silva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Gardner misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:56) A jab is wide from Silva, but then he hits Gardner with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Silva connects with two right hands and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Silva attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Gardner lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:43) A jab lands from Silva but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Silva moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gardner into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Gardner hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 3 - 01:20) A one-two from Silva fails to land. (Rd 3 - 01:02) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 00:37) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Silva hits a right jab and then catches Gardner with a crunching left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Silva fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gardner with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Gardner. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Silva moves in on Gardner, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Silva throws a punch but Gardner was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Silva moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gardner into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Gardner manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Silva connects with a jab but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Silva throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gardner is equal to all of them. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Gardner moves in fast and clinches with Silva. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Silva gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Gardner uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Gardner uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Gardner gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control! (Rd 4 - 03:21) Gardner tries to ensnare Silva in an armbar. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Silva fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Silva tries to pull guard on Gardner but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Gardner throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Gardner attempts a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Silva blocks it. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Silva tries to move to guard, but Gardner doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Gardner looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 01:22) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Silva manages to come out on top, with Gardner pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:58) Silva attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 4 - 00:58) Silva isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Silva blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Silva keeps very tight to Gardner and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gardner. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Silva is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:28) A few deep breaths betray that Silva is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 04:28) For the first time, Gardner is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Silva comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Gardner throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Silva fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Gardner with a crunching left hook. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Gardner slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Silva forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Gardner manages a counter jab. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Silva throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gardner avoids them all. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:23) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Silva is off target with a right jab and also doesn't connect with a left hand to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Gardner doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Breathing very hard, Silva is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 02:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Gardner counters a left hand with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 5 - 02:58) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the jaw of Silva. (Rd 5 - 02:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Silva slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Gardner hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. Silva hits a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Silva forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Gardner hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Silva misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 01:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Gardner scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Silva hits a jab and also nails a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Gardner slips past a left hook and counters with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Silva forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Gardner hit two counter left hands. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Silva can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:40) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Silva lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Gardner doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:16) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Silva misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gardner attacks with a jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:09) From the looks of things, I don't think Silva has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 00:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Silva scores with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Gardner is off target with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Gardner took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Evan 'G-Man' Gardner! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Evan 'G-Man' Gardner moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Evan 'G-Man' Gardner defeats Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Evan Gardner gives a name-check to everyone at Impact MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (28-10, 3-0 CTC, From: Mobile, Alabama, Underdog: +230) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (19-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Humphreys doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Kendall looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Kendall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Humphreys hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Kendall uses a left jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Humphreys clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Kendall lands a left hand and then hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Humphreys, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Kendall throws a punch but Humphreys avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Kendall moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Kendall hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Kendall can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Kendall throws a wide hook to the body but Humphreys avoids it. (Rd 1 - 02:46) A jab hits home from Kendall and then he hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Humphreys seizes the chance and grabs Kendall into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Humphreys is trying to push Kendall so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Humphreys can't do it though, and Kendall gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Kendall looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:41) It doesn't work, Humphreys defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Kendall tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Humphreys blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Kendall seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. (Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Kendall uses a left jab, but Humphreys evades a big right to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Humphreys may have been aiming to get in close, but Kendall aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Kendall hits a left jab and then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Kendall acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Kendall took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Circling warily, Humphreys is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Kendall hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Humphreys had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:31) A jab is wide from Kendall, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:31) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Humphreys. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Limping quite noticeably, Humphreys is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Kendall can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Humphreys with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 04:14) Humphreys wobbles, then falls! (Rd 2 - 04:06) Kendall knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Humphreys, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 04:06) Kendall pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Humphreys. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Kendall attempts to arm triangle Humphreys from side control. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Humphreys defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Humphreys takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Kendall pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Humphreys moves so that Kendall is now in full guard, not half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Kendall begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:38) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Humphreys starts a scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) The scramble ends with Kendall grabbing Humphreys and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Kendall uses dirty boxing to punish Humphreys while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Kendall tries dirty boxing, but Humphreys out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Humphreys tries to keep him up against the cage, but Kendall works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Kendall is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Humphreys has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Kendall steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 01:13) It looked like we were about to see Humphreys try and get some grappling started, but Kendall was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Kendall connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Humphreys limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Kendall connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 00:46) With Humphreys bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 2 - 00:46) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Referee Leo Behan brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 2 - 00:32) Kendall can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Humphreys with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Humphreys appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kendall took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Kendall lands a left jab, but Humphreys evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Kendall, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Kendall up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) Kendall moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Kendall connects with a nice jab and then catches Humphreys with a stunning right hook! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Humphreys is knocked down! (Rd 3 - 04:36) Kendall moves in quickly, kneeling beside Humphreys and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 04:36) Kendall fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Humphreys! (Rd 3 - 04:23) Kendall attempts the mount. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Humphreys desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 04:10) The scramble ends with Kendall grabbing Humphreys and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Kendall smothers Humphreys against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Humphreys eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Kendall tries dirty boxing, but Humphreys out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Humphreys keeps Kendall stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Humphreys and Kendall remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Humphreys smothers Kendall up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:04) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 01:16) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Kendall appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Kendall can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:01) A jab is wide from Kendall, but then he hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Humphreys tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Kendall, he knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 3 - 00:57) Kendall lands a crunching head kick on Humphreys, who collapses! He's out cold! (Rd 3 - 00:44) Alan 'Flash' Kendall takes the win by knock out! (Rd 3 - 00:44) Alan Kendall books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Alan 'Flash' Kendall defeats 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:16 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Alan Kendall gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Jack Humphreys and praises his toughness. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (28-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -200) vs. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (25-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb fools Regueiro with a feint. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb hits two right jabs and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Regueiro shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Crumb is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Regueiro seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Crumb keeps his guard tight. (Rd 1 - 03:53) For the moment Regueiro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Regueiro attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Crumb keeps Regueiro in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Regueiro smothers Crumb with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Referee Stanley Wright decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Crumb comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Regueiro throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Attacking with a quick flurry, Crumb lands three of five punches and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Crumb steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Regueiro misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Crumb moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then he catches Regueiro with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Crumb feints one way, throwing Regueiro off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Crumb slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with two jabs that are followed by a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb looks to pressure Regueiro, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Regueiro with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Crumb initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Regueiro fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Crumb fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Regueiro may have been setting up to shoot, but Crumb aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Crumb can't connect with a jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Crumb, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Crumb comes forward, walking down Regueiro. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Regueiro manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:08) A flurry of five punches from Crumb see two of them land but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 2 - 03:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Regueiro shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:14) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Crumb has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Regueiro tries to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:05) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Crumb is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Regueiro. It's not pretty, but it is effective. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Time slips away as Regueiro successfully keeps Crumb stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Crumb is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Regueiro off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Time slips away as Regueiro successfully keeps Crumb stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Regueiro. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Attacking with a quick flurry, Crumb lands three of five punches but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Regueiro shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:17) The takedown is completed, Crumb is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Crumb is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Regueiro off of him. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Regueiro attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:38) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Crumb is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Regueiro. It's not pretty, but it is effective. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Regueiro fires off some rights, but Crumb isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Regueiro begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:27) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Crumb starts a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Crumb leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Regueiro immediately tries to grab it. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Crumb avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Regueiro may come to regret risking that leglock attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Crumb hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Regueiro. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Regueiro moves to rubber guard. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Regueiro tries a sweep from the rubber guard. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Crumb gets swept onto his back, and Regueiro has full mount! (Rd 3 - 01:18) Regueiro tries to pound on Crumb, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Crumb tries to move Regueiro out of mount but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Regueiro fires off some rights, but Crumb isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Crumb tries to sweep Regueiro out of mount but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Regueiro pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Regueiro. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Regueiro ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) Stepping in, Crumb throws four quick punches, four of which land, and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 04:49) It looks like Regueiro has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Crumb steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Regueiro fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Crumb moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:03) For the first time, Crumb is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Regueiro hit two counter left hands. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Attacking with intent, Crumb scores with a flurry of four punches but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Crumb comes forward on the attack. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Regueiro tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 4 - 03:21) A quick flurry of four punches from Crumb sees all of them hit home but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Regueiro fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Crumb lands two of four quick punches but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 4 - 02:10) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 4 - 01:51) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Crumb comes forward. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Regueiro hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:29) A flurry of three punches from Crumb see three of them land and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:02) A quick flurry of punches from Crumb sees three of four hit home but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 4 - 00:48) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Crumb is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Regueiro falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Crumb counters a right hand with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 00:09) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Regueiro. (Rd 4 - 00:09) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 4 - 00:09) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Crumb took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) So, it looks like it all comes down to the final round - whoever wins it should win the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Crumb moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Crumb comes in fast with five quick punches, landing two of them, and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 5 - 04:33) Regueiro is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 5 - 04:08) Crumb senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 5 - 04:08) Crumb pounds away on Regueiro, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 5 - 04:08) With Regueiro taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 03:52) The winner, by TKO; Templeton Crumb! (Rd 5 - 03:52) Templeton Crumb has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Templeton 'The Body' Crumb defeats 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro (TKO (Strikes) in 1:08 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Templeton Crumb gives a name-check to everyone from Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT VS. Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (27-9, 3-0 CTC, From: Temagami, Ontario, Underdog: +250) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (18-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Brubaker enters, he is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Brubaker goes to the body with a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Vine lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Brubaker attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Vine throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Brubaker can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Vine with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:18) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Brubaker comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Vine hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Brubaker connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:37) A jab is wide from Brubaker, but then he lands a violent roundhouse kick to the body! (Rd 1 - 03:37) That blow knocks Vine to the ground! (Rd 1 - 03:31) Brubaker knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Vine, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:31) Brubaker starts unloading with massive lefts and Vine is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 03:31) With Vine taking a beating, referee Stanley Wright has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:17) By TKO, the winner is Bobby Brubaker! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Bobby Brubaker advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine (TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bobby Brubaker praises his team at Strike Force, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Naming a local club, Bobby Brubaker invites everyone to his post-show winner's party to celebrate with him. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. Attendance: 2,063 Gate Reciepts: $245,084 Sponsorship: $42,558 Ad Revenue: $3,154,650 Merchandise: $6,569 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $265,915) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Bobby Brubaker $20,320 Simon Vine $4,653 Templeton Crumb $14,394 Julio Regueiro $47,346 FotN: Both: $10,000 Alan Kendall $11,224 Jack Humphreys $12,794 KotN: Kendall: $5,000 Evan Gardner $3,192 Manuel Silva $37,476 Nathan Chambers $49,794 Hamilton Fonseca Junior $2,473 Noach Van Der Capellen $7,872 Felix Mattherson Jr $1,984 Ichisake Miyagi $44,304 Bussho Maruyama $1,984 Rich Robinson $3,003 Vikram Sithalayan $3,102 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $47,126 Profit: $3,126,812 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 87% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 60.0% (Mid Level National) USA +4.0% 60.4% (Mid Level National) UK +3.6% 26.2% (Low Level National) Europe +2.8% 31.1% (Low Level National) Australia +2.5% 15.4% (Low Level National) Japan +3.6% 57.2% (Mid Level National) Asia +2.2% 27.8% (Low Level National) Russia +1.5% 8.7% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.2% 24.1% (Low Level National) South America +3.2% 46.0% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.5% 10.0% (Low Level National) Africa +1.5% 6.5% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 124, and all fighters tested clean. - Manuel Silva sustained a broken jaw during his loss to Evan Gardner, and will miss three weeks of training. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Jutaro Honma is no longer training with Snake Temple. Despite enjoying a lot of success while with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and there was never any consideration of making it a long-term alliance. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Eric Coleman has left Bear Pit following his TKO loss to Sebastian Cyr. The loss left him feeling that he needed to look for new training methods, and a new environment to reinvigorate him. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Jozef Jankowski has joined Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Rav Kapur. He will be backed by the team for that fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is looking to sharpen up his wrestling skills by joining the team. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Waly da Cunha will no longer be training with House of Pain. He left the team because his TKO loss to Donnie Wang left him feeling that he needed to move on in order to shake up his training. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Stratos Papaioannou will no longer be training with Euro Team Thunder. He revealed he was leaving the team because his submission loss to James Foster left him feeling he needed to move on to shake up his training. - CTC Womens Featherweight fight Catherine Newmar is now training with Lady Shiva's as she prepares for her CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Tabitha Cameron. She joined the team in order to shake up her training methods but is not expected to remain there long-term. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Jutaro Honma has begun training at Mok Gar Dojo as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Matas Fialkowska. He joined the team to shake up his training methods, but is not expected to remain there long-term. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows GAMMA 56: Hideki vs. Andre (Saturday, Week 3, September 2003) Title Result: Robb Andre Won The GAMMA Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Robb Andre vs. Norio Hideki KO of the Night: ONille Bernard (vs. Mallory Poulin) Submission of the Night: Masao Fujita (vs. Cheval Nadeau) Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 4, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Dax Savard vs. Darrell Nadeau KO of the Night: Thoki Murasaki (vs. Perceval Fournier) Submission of the Night: Heath Kaladaris (vs. Rollo Beaulieu) Performance Bonus: Durrant Simard vs. Julius Fortin Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Rich Robinson Ichisake Miyagi vs. Nathan Chambers Templeton Crumb vs. Bobby Brubaker Evan Gardner vs. Alan Kendall

Friday, Week 3, September 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (27-9, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +250) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (18-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -300) Simon Vine is one of the most bruising Welterweights around, a strong wrestler who loves to control opponents, wear them down with strikes from the clinch, put them on the mat, and then bludgeon them with ground and pound attacks. His memorable look will do nothing to hurt his career as well. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gideon Navarro in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Tyler Lass in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Gabriel Gallego in the fourth round of the tournament. Bobby Brubaker is a Canadian taekwondo expert, who is a dangerous Welterweight competitor who, based upon the amount of knock outs he has achieved, appears to have dynamite in his left hand. He won by second round knock out over Guy Moss in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Evgeni Medtner in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Diego Arteta in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb in the Quarter-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (28-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -200) vs. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (25-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +200) Julio Regueiro is one of the smoothest, most fluid fighters in the business, a fact that has earned him the nickname "Spanish Silk". The Welterweight from Madrid is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in Mixed Martial Arts and supplements his ground skills with some dynamic kick boxing attacks too, making him one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Mily Golovanov in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Roger Quince in the third round of the tournament, before winning by nine-round Unanimous Decision over David Allen in the fourth round of the tournament. Templeton Crumb is an ultra-tough South African fighter, who was quite successful as an amateur boxer, and it's those skills that he brings to the table as his major weapon in MMA. Although he does not possess true knock out power, he has the fundamental boxing skills that most mixed martial artists lack, and so is able to gradually pick apart people over time. He won by second round TKO over Craig Hulme in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Kichisaburo Morri in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Fukusaburo Hirano in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker in the Quarter-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (28-10, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +230) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (19-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -300) Jack Humphreys was one of the first major fighters to figure out that trash talking and a controversial personality sold tickets, and has been the fighter the fans love to hate for many years. A solid wrestler with a talent for beating opponents up from the clinch. He won by first round submission over Wyatt Ashur in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Chojiro Goto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Dale Burke in the fourth round of the tournament. Alan Kendall is a consistent and versatile performer who always brings a tough challenge, a pro's pro. Good in pretty much every area of MMA, his only real weakness is that while he is a jack of all trades, he is master of none, and so is vulnerable to fighters who are excellent in a specific discipline. He won by fourth round submission over Hoburn Pallisades in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Chikafusa Abukara in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Yevgeni Sipatov in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Manuel Silva vs. Evan Gardner in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (22-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -210) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (13-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Underdog: +160) Manuel Silva became a national champion in Muay Thai and a black belt in BJJ before he'd even reached his 21st birthday, it is clear that Manuel Silva is blessed with staggering physical gifts. The man they call "The Prodigy" has quickly become one of the top Welterweights on the planet on the back of a run of matches where he has simply destroyed everything in his path, and many feel that he is destined to be one of the all-time greats. He won by first round knock out over Houston George in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Stian Agdestein in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Fisher Kaye in the fourth round of the tournament. Evan Gardner is a talented young wrestler, who likes to use his grappling skills to control opponents for large stretches of time, either in the clinch or on the ground. A decent boxer too, he's a very difficult fighter to strategize against as he doesn't have many exploitable weaknesses. He won by Unanimous Decision over Scott Gillespie in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Domingo de Vivanco in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Rufus Stephens in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Eiji Masuko in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jack Humphreys vs. Alan Kendall in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (21-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -830) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (8-3-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #204, Underdog: +660) Nathan Chambers is one of the biggest heels in MMA, whose big mouth and cocky persona have made him one of the most well known fighters in America. A fantastic athlete who is a master at weight cutting, his success has been built on his bullying wrestling and huge punching power, a combination that few Welterweights have been able to withstand. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Danny Rowan in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Konosuke Shirahata in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Martin Cupples in the fourth round of the tournament. Hamilton Fonseca Junior is a solid striker, a Muay Thai specialist who can gives anybody a hard time in a stand-up battle. Where he is most deadly is in the Muay Thai clinch, where his knees and elbows possess fight ending knock out power. He won by first round knock out over Kiyotaka Aihara in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Maxime Giresse in the second round of the tournament, then lost by Unanimous Decision to Darin Blood in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the bracket when Blood failed a drug test, before winning by 38 second TKO over Josh Aldarisio in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ichisake Miyagi vs. Bussho Maruyama in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (32-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -910) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (12-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +720) Noach Van Der Capellen is one of the most exciting strikers in MMA, a crowd favorite who loves to throw in spectacular punches and crazy kicks along with his more traditional, and very effective, boxing attacks. His unorthodox striking, KO power, and difficulty to hold down have made him one of the most successful Welterweights on the planet. He won by third round knock out over Phil Ball in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Walter May in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Jonathan Huang in the fourth round of the tournament. Felix Mattherson Jr is a Puerto Rican fighter, a versatile athlete who can strike, wrestle, or work on the ground, and as such is a dangerous opponent to face as he has the ability to exploit weaknesses without having many of his own to target. He won by first round knock out over Sawyer Hines in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Christijan Van Belkum in the second round of the tournament, then won by Split Decision over David Webb in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Garth Neill in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rich Robinson vs. Vikram Sithalayan in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (30-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -500) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (11-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +350) Ichisake Miyagi is a rugged competitor who has made a reputation for himself as one of the toughest Welterweights in the world. An excellent wrestler, his usual gameplan is to grab his opponent in a clinch and break their will with slicing razor sharp elbows, painful knees, and punishing dirty boxing. He won by fourth round TKO over Michihiro Kodera in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Jayden Karp in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Will Kane in the fourth round of the tournament. Bussho Maruyama is a tenacious young fighter, an all-rounder, able to stand and trade, wrestle, or take things to the ground. With the right sort of training and advice, he could wind up being quite good. He won by first round submission over Vjekoslav Sarich in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Jerome Atkins in the third round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Mills Mullally in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Jens Halle in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nathan Chambers vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Underdog: +240) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (22-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -310) Rich Robinson got the nickname "Hard Rain" because of his brutal ground and pound, raining down big bombs from above onto his helpless victim. Although he is dangerous when on top, he is far from a one dimensional fighter, he strikes with venom, and has an extensive wrestling background to fall back on too. He won by first round TKO over Deacon Stawford in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round TKO over Bakin Sakamoto in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Konstantinos Chorophas in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Chew Chua in the fourth round of the tournament. Vikram Sithalayan is Pakistan's premier MMA competitor, and has become very successful thanks to his seemingly inexhaustable cardio, his top notch grappling skills, and his biggest weapon, a deadly array of submission holds with an emphasis on applying leglocks from the most unlikely of places. He won by first round submission over Ronaldo Roncatto in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Bruno Epps in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Ikku Funaki in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix Mattherson Jr in the Quarter-Finals. Weigh-In Results Simon Vine (170 lbs) vs. Bobby Brubaker (170 lbs) Julio Regueiro (170 lbs) vs. Templeton Crumb (170 lbs) Jack Humphreys (170 lbs) vs. Alan Kendall (170 lbs) Manuel Silva (170 lbs) vs. Evan Gardner (170 lbs) Nathan Chambers (170 lbs) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (170 lbs) Noach Van Der Capellen (170 lbs) vs. Felix Mattherson Jr (170 lbs) Ichisake Miyagi (170 lbs) vs. Bussho Maruyama (170 lbs) Rich Robinson (170 lbs) vs. Vikram Sithalayan (170 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 125 Full Fight Card WW: Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker WW: Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb WW: Jack Humphreys vs. Alan Kendall WW: Manuel Silva vs. Evan Gardner WW: Nathan Chambers vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior WW: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix Mattherson Jr WW: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Bussho Maruyama WW: Rich Robinson vs. Vikram Sithalayan

Friday, Week 2, September 2003 Live From St. John's, Newfoundland MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Renato (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -860) vs. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (6-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +680) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Middleton rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Middleton can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Renato with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Renato may have been aiming to get in close, but Middleton aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab is wide from Middleton, but then he hits Renato with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:34) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the nose of Renato. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing. (Rd 1 - 04:14) A jab lands from Middleton, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Without taking too much damage, Renato is able to clinch with Middleton. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Renato attempts to pick Middleton up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Renato has him! Slams him down! Middleton pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Renato tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Middleton finds his opponent too skilled, and Renato passes guard into side control. (Rd 1 - 03:06) In side control, Renato throws a couple of punches designed to keep Middleton guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Renato attempts to armbar Middleton from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Middleton gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! (Rd 1 - 02:28) Out of the blue, Middleton pops his arm free! Renato must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Renato smartly reacts by securing side control once again. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Renato tries to lock Middleton in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Middleton stops Renato from applying it. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Renato blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Renato throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Middleton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Renato pounds away on Middleton, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Middleton just about edged it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Renato looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab is wide from Middleton, but then he catches Renato with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Renato gets hold of Middleton. (Rd 2 - 04:39) From the grapple, Renato tries to pick Middleton up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 2 - 04:39) He gets Middleton up! Renato slams him down, ending up in guard. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Renato fires off some rights, but Middleton isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Renato deflects a couple of punches that Middleton threw from below. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Renato fires off a few punches. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Renato pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Middleton. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Renato deflects a couple of punches that Middleton threw from below. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Renato pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Middleton. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Middleton throws out some punches, but Renato leans back to avoid them. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Renato tries to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Renato gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Renato attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Middleton defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Middleton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:18) In side control, Renato catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Renato attempts to kimura Middleton from side control. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Middleton fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Renato blocks Middleton as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Renato, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) Renato uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 3 - 04:51) A one-two from Middleton fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Middleton can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Renato gets hold of Middleton without taking too much damage. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Using his wrestling skills, Renato is trying to push Middleton up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:11) He does so and now has Middleton pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Renato tries to take Middleton down. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Renato has the takedown, using the fact that Middleton was pressed against the cage to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Middleton is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Renato holding him down. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Renato tries to put Middleton into a guillotine choke. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Renato gets the guillotine, applies pressure, and Middleton has to tap! (Rd 3 - 03:02) The winner, by submission; Renato! (Rd 3 - 03:02) Renato advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Renato defeats Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:58 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Renato thanks everyone connected to House of Pain for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Renato praises Middleton for his skill and toughness. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Bahman Baboumian (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Abadan, Iran, Underdog: -110) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (7-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -130) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The pre-fight face-off only serves to showcase how much taller Baboumian is; he towers over Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Chuffnell shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Chuffnell has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Chuffnell pounds away, but Baboumian isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Baboumian tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:11) In side control, Chuffnell catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Chuffnell punches down at Baboumian, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Chuffnell blocks Baboumian as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Looking to catch his breath, Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Chuffnell keeps Baboumian guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Chuffnell shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Baboumian partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Chuffnell has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Chuffnell drives Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Chuffnell keeps Baboumian up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Baboumian is trapped against the cage and Chuffnell punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Chuffnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) Chuffnell comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Chuffnell gets hold of Baboumian without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Chuffnell looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Chuffnell doesn't get it, Baboumian blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Chuffnell does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Chuffnell tries to take Baboumian down. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Baboumian fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Chuffnell on top and facing him. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Baboumian gets up sharply, sensing that Chuffnell was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Baboumian can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Without taking too much damage, Chuffnell is able to clinch with Baboumian. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Chuffnell is trying to push Baboumian so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Baboumian ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Baboumian, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Chuffnell is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Chuffnell tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Baboumian uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 2 - 01:25) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Leo Behan restarts them back in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:25) For the first time, Baboumian is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Chuffnell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Baboumian connects with a nice jab and then hits Chuffnell with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Chuffnell comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:01) The takedown is successful, Baboumian pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 01:01) That's his third successful takedown from five attempts. (Rd 2 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Chuffnell deflects a couple of punches that Baboumian threw from below. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Chuffnell lies on top of Baboumian, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chuffnell. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Chuffnell is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:55) Chuffnell looked like he was about to shoot, but Baboumian stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Baboumian tries to take Chuffnell down. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Chuffnell stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Chuffnell is trying to muscle Baboumian up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:14) He does so and now has Baboumian pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) With the cage trapping Baboumian, Chuffnell looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Baboumian cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Looking to catch his breath, Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Baboumian tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 02:16) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Baboumian guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:35) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Baboumian guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Chuffnell blocks Baboumian as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:11) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Baboumian, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Baboumian hits a right jab and then hits Chuffnell with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 04:32) A jab is wide from Baboumian, but then he lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Without taking too much damage, Chuffnell is able to clinch with Baboumian. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Chuffnell does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:00) With Baboumian stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 4 - 04:00) The takedown is successful, Baboumian goes down. (Rd 4 - 04:00) The takedown leaves Baboumian seated with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Baboumian looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian up against the cage wall. (Rd 4 - 03:09) Chuffnell fires off some rights, but Baboumian isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Baboumian hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian up against the cage wall. (Rd 4 - 01:48) Chuffnell tries to pound on Baboumian, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Chuffnell is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Baboumian hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 4 - 01:15) Baboumian doesn't allow Chuffnell to smother him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:06) Baboumian, trapped against the cage, pummels Chuffnell on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 4 - 00:43) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates the two fighters. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Chuffnell appeared to be going for a takedown, but Baboumian took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Baboumian hits a right hand, but Chuffnell avoids a big left. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Chuffnell looked like he was about to shoot, but Baboumian stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Baboumian really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:53) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Chuffnell looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Baboumian ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Chuffnell presses Baboumian up against the cage. Tired, he is starting to get deep into his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 04:26) They remain there for at least a minute, taking deep breaths, occasionally staying active with some punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Chuffnell attempts a trip to put Baboumian on the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Baboumian is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 5 - 03:17) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 02:19) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:52) For the moment Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Baboumian pulls Chuffnell in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:13) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Baboumian steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Baboumian lands a jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell defeats Bahman Baboumian (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Marmaduke Chuffnell gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Bahman Baboumian and praises his toughness. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (6-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -600) vs. Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (8-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +470) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Nobell moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Fialkowska into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Fialkowska hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Nobell misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Nobell hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Fialkowska scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Nobell comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fialkowska manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Fialkowska with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Fialkowska slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick that can't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Nobell comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Fialkowska hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 1 - 03:11) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Nobell comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Fialkowska hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Fialkowska with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Nobell is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Fialkowska doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Blood is visible on Fialkowska, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 1 - 02:06) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Nobell stalks forward, pressuring Fialkowska. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Fialkowska manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:28) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:08) A punch from Nobell fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 00:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Nobell hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Fialkowska lands two jabs but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:11) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Nobell misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fialkowska attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fialkowska, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Fialkowska. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Nobell doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Nobell steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Fialkowska manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:56) A jab lands from Nobell but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Nobell comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Fialkowska throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:38) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Nobell. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Nobell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Fialkowska uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Nobell doesn't trouble his opponent with a three punch flurry or the body kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Fialkowska hits a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Nobell scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Nobell steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Fialkowska manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 02:34) A one-two from Nobell fails to land. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Fialkowska misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Nobell comes in with a left jab and a body kick that misses. (Rd 2 - 01:54) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Nobell counters a leg kick with a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:39) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Nobell has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Fialkowska is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Nobell stalks forward, pressuring Fialkowska. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Fialkowska hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:59) A one-two from Nobell fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:44) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Nobell comes forward. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Fialkowska lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Nobell fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Nobell 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Nobell doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Fialkowska hits a good kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Fialkowska starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above his eye. (Rd 3 - 04:39) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Nobell lands a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Nobell is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Nobell blocks a leg kick and counters with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:06) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 3 - 03:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:39) Fialkowska counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Looking very tired, Nobell clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Fialkowska tries to wrestle Nobell backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Fialkowska achieves it, pinning Nobell to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Nobell is trapped against the cage and Fialkowska punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Breathing very hard, Nobell is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Nobell takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Nobell gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Nobell gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Fialkowska scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Referee Leo Behan decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Fialkowska is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 01:16) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Breathing hard, Fialkowska clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Using his wrestling skills, Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Fialkowska manages it and controls Nobell up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:43) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Fialkowska. (Rd 3 - 00:43) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 3 - 00:43) We're back underway! (Rd 3 - 00:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Nobell slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Nobell counters a right hand with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fialkowska, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Fialkowska ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Nobell is off-target with a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Fialkowska has a leg kick easily checked. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Nobell is limping a little bit. (Rd 4 - 04:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Fialkowska is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 04:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Nobell is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Fialkowska scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 4 - 03:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Fialkowska slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a powerful right hook! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Nobell wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Moving quickly, Fialkowska comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Fialkowska can't get there fast enough though, Nobell is already back up. (Rd 4 - 03:26) Nobell is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Nobell doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 4 - 02:59) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Fialkowska is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Fialkowska scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Nobell hits a left jab but misses with a spinning back kick. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Nobell misses a jab but hits a spin kick. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Fialkowska lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Nobell looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Nobell misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 01:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Nobell is off-target with a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Fialkowska nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:20) Nobell is limping noticeably. (Rd 4 - 01:06) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 01:06) Fialkowska dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:44) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Nobell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a quick kick. (Rd 4 - 00:06) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Using his wrestling skills, Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Fialkowska achieves it, pinning Nobell to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Fialkowska took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Nobell is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:49) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 5 - 04:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Nobell misses with a big right hand, allowing Fialkowska to counter with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Fialkowska seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Nobell looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Nobell misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Fialkowska slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:35) That was the perfect example of how Fialkowska can use his reach advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:35) If he maintains the correct distance, he can simply pick off Nobell without getting into danger. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Fialkowska does it, Nobell is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Fialkowska tries to foot stomp Nobell, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:39) Nobell has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 5 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:27) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 02:27) Fialkowska misses with a big right hand, allowing Nobell to counter with a left kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:57) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Nobell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Fialkowska dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:13) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Nobell counters a right hand with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:47) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Fialkowska slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Fialkowska looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 5 - 00:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:27) Nobell dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Nobell hits a left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fialkowska. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 50-45 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska defeats Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Matas Fialkowska thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Hanley "The Great White" Polter (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Favorite: -660) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (5-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +520) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Rasmussen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Rasmussen looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Polter lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Looking a bit tense, Rasmussen moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Polter clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Rasmussen lands a left hand and then hits Polter with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Rasmussen moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Polter with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Rasmussen lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Polter with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Moving around, Polter is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Rasmussen connects with a nice jab and then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Polter hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:17) A jab lands from Rasmussen, but Polter avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Rasmussen closes in on Polter, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:32) There's a takedown attempt from Polter. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Polter gets the takedown! Rasmussen pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Polter looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Polter passes to side control with ease. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Rasmussen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rasmussen. (Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Polter looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Polter comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:50) The takedown is completed, Rasmussen is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Polter tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Polter gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Polter tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 03:44) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Rasmussen tries to pull guard on Polter but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Polter tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 03:08) He gets the mount. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Polter unloads with big right hands, but Rasmussen is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Polter unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Polter fires away with punches, but Rasmussen deals with them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Polter pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Polter fires away with right hands, but Rasmussen doesn't take much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Polter unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Polter fires away with punches, but Rasmussen doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Rasmussen tries to sweep Polter out of mount but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Polter pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Polter blocks Rasmussen as he tries a sweep. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Polter fires off some rights, but Rasmussen isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Polter. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Polter, but Rasmussen was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Rasmussen throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Polter defended them all. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Rasmussen lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:01) For the first time, Rasmussen is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Polter chooses to shoot in on Rasmussen. (Rd 3 - 03:50) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Polter keeps Rasmussen guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Rasmussen tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Polter doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Polter looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Rasmussen can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Polter gains side control. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Polter blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Polter tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Advancing his position, he gets mount. (Rd 3 - 01:15) Polter pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Polter pounds away, landing several clean blows on Rasmussen in the process. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Polter pounds away on Rasmussen, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 3 - 00:32) Polter fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Polter pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Rasmussen. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Polter. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Polter up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see Polter try and get some grappling started, but Rasmussen was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Rasmussen hits a left hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Rasmussen lands a jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:07) For the first time, Polter is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 03:53) A jab is wide from Rasmussen, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Rasmussen connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Rasmussen throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Polter takes the chance and grabs Rasmussen into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Polter uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Rasmussen. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Polter is trying to push Rasmussen so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Polter manages it and controls Rasmussen up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Unable to get free, Rasmussen is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:07) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 4 - 01:04) Polter uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Polter smothers Rasmussen against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Rasmussen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Rasmussen is trapped against the cage and Polter punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:20) A jab hits home from Rasmussen and then he hits Polter with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Rasmussen, 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) Rasmussen can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:37) A tired-looking Polter shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Rasmussen cannot stop the takedown and only catches Polter in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Polter attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Rasmussen can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Polter punches down at Rasmussen, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Polter keeps Rasmussen guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Rasmussen tries to move to guard, but Polter doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Polter fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Rasmussen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Polter tries to lock Rasmussen in a kimura. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Rasmussen stops Polter from applying it. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Rasmussen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 01:21) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Polter is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Rasmussen comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Rasmussen uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Rasmussen steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Polter. (Rd 5 - 00:22) A jab lands from Rasmussen, but Polter avoids a big right. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Polter, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse), 49-46 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Hanley 'The Great White' Polter is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Hanley 'The Great White' Polter has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Hanley 'The Great White' Polter defeats Gunnar Rasmussen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Hanley Polter gives a name-check to everyone at War Dogs, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Ali Shivari would be someone he would like to compete against. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -180) vs. Jutaro Honma (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +140) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Honma appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ryan took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Ryan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Honma looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ryan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A punch from Ryan fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Ryan steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Honma looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ryan simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Ryan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Two jabs hit home from Ryan and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Ryan lands two left hands and then hits Honma with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Honma was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 03:35) Ryan smashes Honma with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes! (Rd 1 - 03:26) Ryan moves in quickly, kneeling beside Honma and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:26) Ryan unloads with big rights and Honma is getting rocked! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Ryan unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Ryan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ryan fires away with punches, but Honma doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Honma tries to pull guard on Ryan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Ryan pounds away on Honma, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Ryan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Ryan pounds away, but Honma calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Ryan blocks Honma as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Ryan fires off some rights, but Honma isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Honma tries to pull guard on Ryan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Ryan tries to pound on Honma, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Ryan blocks Honma as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ryan. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see Honma try and get some grappling started, but Ryan was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Ryan connects with a jab, but Honma evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Honma had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Ryan throws a punch but Honma avoids it. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Ryan is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:17) A punch from Ryan fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Honma moves in fast and clinches with Ryan. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Honma is trying to push Ryan so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Honma achieves it, pinning Ryan to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) An ugly but effective tactic, Honma is pressing Ryan up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Honma tries to smother Ryan against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:16) It looked like we were about to see Honma try and get some grappling started, but Ryan was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Ryan hits a couple of minor left hands, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Ryan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Honma with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:38) A punch from Ryan fails to land. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Honma takes the chance and grabs Ryan into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Clinched with Ryan, Honma looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Ryan cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Honma fires away with punches, but Ryan deals with them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Ryan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Honma starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Ryan tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Honma tries to finish Ryan off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Ryan stops Honma from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Honma. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Ryan throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Honma takes the chance and grabs Ryan into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Clinched with Ryan, Honma looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Ryan cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 3 - 04:22) In side control, Honma catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Ryan tries to move to guard, but Honma doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Honma fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Honma blocks Ryan as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Honma attempts to arm triangle Ryan from side control. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Ryan fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Honma blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Breathing very hard, Ryan is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Honma attempts to move to mount. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Honma mounts Ryan. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Honma pounds away, Ryan is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 3 - 01:55) Ryan goes limp for a second, referee Leo Behan leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 01:40) Jutaro Honma takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 3 - 01:40) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Jutaro Honma. Official Result: Jutaro Honma defeats Kel 'Big Baby' Ryan (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:20 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jutaro Honma gives a name-check to everyone at Snake Temple, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Eric Coleman (9-1, 3-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -360) vs. Sebastian Cyr (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +280) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman comes forward, walking down Cyr. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Coleman comes forward. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Cyr fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Coleman hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Coleman aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Cyr throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Coleman gets hold of Cyr. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Coleman tries to wrestle Cyr backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Cyr doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Cyr looks to take Coleman down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Coleman blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Coleman looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:17) It's unsuccessful, Cyr maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Coleman is looking to muscle Cyr back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:06) He does so and now has Cyr pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Cyr is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Coleman smothers Cyr up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Cyr is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:40) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:25) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Cyr lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Coleman hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:10) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Cyr. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Coleman, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Cyr in between rounds. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 04:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Coleman seizes the chance and grabs Cyr into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Coleman attempts to wrestle Cyr to the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:46) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Coleman attempts an armbar. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Cyr fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Coleman blocks Cyr as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Coleman pounds away on Cyr, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 2 - 02:33) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Coleman doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Coleman unloads with big right hands, but Cyr is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Coleman doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Coleman fires away with punches, and Cyr is stung by several big shots. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Coleman pounds away and Cyr struggles to deal with them. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Coleman fires away with right hands, but Cyr doesn't take much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Coleman blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Coleman fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Cyr tries to pull guard on Coleman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Coleman pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Coleman. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Coleman ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Cyr scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Coleman lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:47) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Cyr. (Rd 3 - 04:32) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Coleman doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Cyr doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Coleman is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:14) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Coleman hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Cyr misses with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Cyr is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Coleman tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Cyr doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Cyr lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Coleman scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:17) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Coleman dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Coleman hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Cyr nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Coleman uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Cyr connects with a nice jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 3 - 02:39) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the nose of Coleman. (Rd 3 - 02:39) A smashed nose is going to force him to breathe through the mouth and will tire him out quicker. (Rd 3 - 02:39) He's down! Coleman falls to the floor! (Rd 3 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Cyr senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 3 - 02:25) Cyr pounds away with rights, Coleman is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 3 - 02:25) Referee Harry A. Bierce has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 02:13) Sebastian Cyr takes the win by TKO! (Rd 3 - 02:13) Sebastian Cyr has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats Eric Coleman (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who came out to support him. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cairo, Egypt, Favorite: -380) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Underdog: +300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Glossop must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Glossop deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A tentative jab from Shivari lands. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Glossop hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Glossop lands a jab and then catches Shivari with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Glossop connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Glossop can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Glossop connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Shivari lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Glossop can't connect with a jab, but then hits Shivari with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:22) Shivari wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Glossop moves in quickly, kneeling beside Shivari and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Glossop pounds away with rights, Shivari is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 03:17) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:02) By TKO, the winner is Teddy Glossop! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Teddy Glossop. Official Result: 'Texas' Teddy Glossop defeats 'Doctor Death' Ali Shivari (TKO (Strikes) in 1:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Teddy Glossop thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Taroemon Abukara (10-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -150) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (6-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Underdog: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Abukara is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Takaoka looked like he was about to shoot, but Abukara stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Abukara can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Takaoka can't move Abukara at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Using his wrestling skills, Abukara is trying to push Takaoka up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Abukara can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Takaoka uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Abukara to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Takaoka is trying to push Abukara so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Takaoka manages it and controls Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Takaoka exerts total control, keeping Abukara smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Takaoka shows his grappling ability by trapping Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Stepping in, Abukara aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Takaoka ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:45) An ugly but effective tactic, Abukara is pressing Takaoka up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Abukara tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takaoka reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Takaoka took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Abukara moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Abukara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Abukara gets in close and clinches with Takaoka. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Abukara manages it and controls Takaoka up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Takaoka wrestles back against Abukara, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Takaoka tries to maintain control, but Abukara wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Takaoka ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Abukara tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takaoka reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Using tight body-to-body control, Takaoka is slowly wearing Abukara down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 2 - 02:42) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Taking a few gulps of breath, Abukara is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Takaoka is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Abukara lands a jab and then catches Takaoka with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Blood is visible, it appears that Takaoka has suffered a large gash above his eye. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Abukara throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Takaoka comes in and grabs Abukara in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Abukara ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Takaoka shows great control, keeping Abukara pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:21) They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Takaoka. (Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Takaoka. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) Abukara fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Abukara moves in and clinches. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Abukara is looking to muscle Takaoka back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Abukara can't move Takaoka at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Abukara isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Takaoka uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Abukara to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Takaoka tries to wrestle Abukara backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Takaoka looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Abukara proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Abukara pins Takaoka up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:48) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Breathing very hard, Takaoka is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 01:33) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Abukara lands a left jab, but Takaoka evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Without taking too much damage, Takaoka is able to clinch with Abukara. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Takaoka is trying to push Abukara so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Takaoka can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Abukara attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Takaoka on the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Abukara doesn't get it, Takaoka blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Abukara attempts to wrestle Takaoka to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Abukara can't get the takedown as Takaoka wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Abukara ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Abukara took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Takaoka ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Abukara throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Abukara uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Breathing very hard, Abukara is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Abukara can't connect with a jab, but then hits Takaoka with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:18) A tired-looking Takaoka shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:18) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Abukara is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Takaoka keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara. (Rd 4 - 02:31) With a quick movement, Takaoka throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Abukara. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Takaoka throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Takaoka keeps very tight to Abukara and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Abukara throws out some punches, but Takaoka leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Takaoka doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Takaoka looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Abukara tries to catch Takaoka with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Takaoka lies on top of Abukara, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Takaoka keeps very tight to Abukara, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Takaoka. (Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Takaoka up 39-37. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:54) Takaoka may have been aiming to get in close, but Abukara aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Abukara uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Abukara looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Abukara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Takaoka chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Abukara down. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Abukara almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Takaoka has hold of one leg. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Takaoka uses the position to drive Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Even though he is physically exhausted, Takaoka shows great control by keeping Abukara pressed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Leaning against the cage, neither fighter has the energy left to really do anything but hold on and so we get thirty seconds of inactivity. (Rd 5 - 02:50) An ugly but effective tactic, the physically exhausted Takaoka is pressing Abukara up against the cage and slowly wearing him down while also getting a breather of his own. (Rd 5 - 02:50) They remain there for at least a minute, barely active, with both fighters clearly absolutely gassed. (Rd 5 - 01:41) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:41) Shoulders hunched, Abukara studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Abukara moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Takaoka looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Abukara simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Abukara connects with a nice jab and then catches Takaoka with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Abukara confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Takaoka appeared to be going for a takedown, but Abukara took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Abukara fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:46) Abukara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Takaoka with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Takaoka is able to grab Abukara. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:31) Takaoka can't manage it, Abukara fought it. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Abukara looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Takaoka does it, Abukara is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Takaoka just about edged it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I make it 49-46 to Takaoka. Round 6 (Rd 6 - 04:51) It looked like we were about to see Takaoka try and get some grappling started, but Abukara was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 6 - 04:51) Abukara can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 6 - 04:39) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 6 - 04:39) Takaoka hits a left cross. (Rd 6 - 04:39) Abukara finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 6 - 04:28) Takaoka looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 6 - 04:28) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 6 - 04:28) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 04:28) He does so and now has Abukara pinned to the cage. (Rd 6 - 04:16) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 6 - 04:03) Abukara is trapped against the cage and Takaoka hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 6 - 03:48) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 6 - 03:33) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 6 - 03:20) Takaoka tries to hit him with an elbow, but Abukara works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 6 - 03:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 6 - 03:00) Takaoka lands a left hook. (Rd 6 - 03:00) Abukara lands a one-two. (Rd 6 - 03:00) Takaoka is bleeding above his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 6 - 02:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 6 - 02:37) Takaoka misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Abukara to attack with a right hand. (Rd 6 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 6 - 02:11) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 6 - 01:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 6 - 01:54) Abukara misses with a big right hand, allowing Takaoka to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 6 - 01:41) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 6 - 01:41) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 01:41) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage. (Rd 6 - 01:25) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 6 - 01:11) Takaoka attempts to throw an elbow, but Abukara tightens the clinch. (Rd 6 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 6 - 00:54) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 6 - 00:39) Takaoka attempts to throw an elbow, but Abukara tightens the clinch. (Rd 6 - 00:20) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 6 - 00:12) Takaoka looks for a knee strike, but Abukara works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 6 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Abukara will be able to take the victory without a finish. (Rd 6 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Takaoka in between rounds. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Abukara definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on his body, that has got to hurt. Round 7 (Rd 7 - 04:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 7 - 04:45) Takaoka is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 7 - 04:45) Abukara lands a one-two. (Rd 7 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 7 - 04:18) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant. (Rd 7 - 04:18) Abukara misses a jab and also can't connect on a spin kick. (Rd 7 - 04:18) Takaoka has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 7 - 03:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 7 - 03:52) Abukara lands a left hook. (Rd 7 - 03:52) Takaoka lands a one-two. (Rd 7 - 03:36) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 7 - 03:36) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:36) Abukara ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:16) Abukara is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 7 - 03:08) Takaoka uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 7 - 02:56) Takaoka keeps Abukara up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 7 - 02:43) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 7 - 02:31) Abukara gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 7 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 7 - 02:21) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 7 - 02:07) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 7 - 01:52) Abukara gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 7 - 01:43) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 7 - 01:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 01:34) Takaoka misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 7 - 01:19) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 7 - 01:19) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:19) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:04) Takaoka tries to throw a knee strike, but Abukara seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 7 - 00:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 7 - 00:35) Abukara misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 7 - 00:12) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 7 - 00:00) The time runs out on round seven. (Rd 7 - 00:00) I think Takaoka took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Abukara is running out of rounds. Round 8 (Rd 8 - 04:51) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 8 - 04:27) Abukara moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Takaoka into exchanging strikes. (Rd 8 - 04:27) Takaoka hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 8 - 04:27) Abukara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Takaoka with a right hook. (Rd 8 - 04:06) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 8 - 03:45) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 8 - 03:45) With underhooks giving him solid control over Abukara, Takaoka looks for a takedown. (Rd 8 - 03:45) Takaoka gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Abukara pulls guard. (Rd 8 - 03:31) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Takaoka keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 8 - 03:11) Takaoka doesn't let Abukara pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 8 - 03:04) Takaoka throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 8 - 02:47) Abukara tries to smother Takaoka by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 8 - 02:38) Perhaps wary of submissions, Takaoka keeps extremely tight to Abukara and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 8 - 02:20) Takaoka doesn't allow Abukara to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 8 - 02:13) Takaoka throws several small strikes at Abukara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 8 - 02:00) Abukara tries to pull Takaoka in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 8 - 01:50) In guard, Takaoka begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 8 - 01:50) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Abukara starts a scramble for position. (Rd 8 - 01:38) Takaoka ends up on the bottom with Abukara in side control. (Rd 8 - 01:18) Abukara tries to pound on Takaoka with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 8 - 01:05) Takaoka tries to pull guard on Abukara but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 8 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 8 - 00:54) Abukara throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 8 - 00:27) Takaoka tries to move to guard, but Abukara doesn't allow it. (Rd 8 - 00:12) Abukara throws some elbows but Takaoka isn't troubled by them. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight ends as time expires. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Abukara winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 9 (Rd 9 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 9 - 04:47) Takaoka is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 9 - 04:47) Abukara doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 9 - 04:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 04:21) Takaoka hits a left hand. (Rd 9 - 04:21) Abukara is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 9 - 04:10) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 9 - 04:10) Takaoka hits Abukara with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 9 - 03:53) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage. (Rd 9 - 03:53) He does so and now has Abukara pinned to the cage. (Rd 9 - 03:36) Takaoka uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 9 - 03:23) Takaoka pins Abukara up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 9 - 03:15) Abukara is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 9 - 03:00) Takaoka stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 9 - 02:46) Takaoka catches Abukara with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 9 - 02:37) Takaoka catches Abukara with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 9 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 9 - 02:30) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 9 - 02:19) Abukara takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 9 - 02:08) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 9 - 01:56) Takaoka uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 9 - 01:43) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 9 - 01:34) They engage in the center. (Rd 9 - 01:34) Abukara is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 9 - 01:34) Takaoka lands a one-two. (Rd 9 - 01:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 9 - 01:12) Abukara dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 9 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 9 - 00:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 9 - 00:55) Abukara hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 9 - 00:55) Takaoka uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 9 - 00:40) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 9 - 00:40) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage. (Rd 9 - 00:40) Abukara ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 9 - 00:21) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 9 - 00:07) Abukara takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 9 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Takaoka. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges give 88-83 (Reginald Wodehouse), 88-83 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 89-82 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 9 - 00:00) Making Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 9 - 00:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka. Official Result: Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka defeats Taroemon Abukara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Tomoji Takaoka thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Tomoji Takaoka proved to be a charismatic interviewee. Attendance: 1,233 Gate Reciepts: $151,659 Sponsorship: $41,170 Ad Revenue: $1,427,127 Merchandise: $6,111 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $92,193) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Tomoji Takaoka $16,790 Taroemon Abukara $4,286 Teddy Glossop $4,287 Ali Shivari $3,530 Sebastian Cyr $202 Eric Coleman $2,067 Jutaro Honma $19,110 Kel Ryan $13,404 FotN: Both: $10,000 KotN: Honma: $5,000 Hanley Polter $5,179 Gunnar Rasmussen $1,679 Matas Fialkowska $2,743 Zachary Nobell $3,404 Marmaduke Chuffnell $2,928 Bahman Baboumian $167 Renato $9,465 Irwin Middleton $2,952 SotN: Renato: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $49,503 Profit: $1,475,363 Critical Rating: 70% Commercial Rating: 73% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -1.0% 55.5% (Mid Level National) USA -0.8% 56.4% (Mid Level National) UK +1.2% 22.6% (Low Level National) Europe +1.0% 28.3% (Low Level National) Australia +1.2% 12.9% (Low Level National) Japan +3.2% 53.6% (Mid Level National) Asia +1.2% 25.6% (Low Level National) Russia +0.9% 7.2% (Low Level National) Mexico +1.0% 21.9% (Low Level National) South America -0.4% 42.8% (Mid Level National) Central America +0.9% 8.5% (Low Level National) Africa +1.0% 5.0% (Low Level National) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 123, and all fighters tested clean. - Renato sustained a broken nose during his victory over Irwin Middleton and will miss a week of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the tournament. - Eric Coleman sustained a broken nose during his loss to Sebastian Cyr and will miss a week of training. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Giovanni de Matos is now training with Team Symphony. He will be training there tomorrow, and expects that the team will be his long-term base of operations. He wanted to join the team because of their boxing coaching. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Pai Cheng has left Dojo of Zui Quan following his knock out loss to Kanezane Fujii. He will be looking for new training elsewhere as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Hanako Shimizu has left Flying Daggers following her TKO loss to Temperance McCoy. The loss left her feeling like she had to shake up her training. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows XCC: Hebert vs. Aaronson (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003) Title Result: Coltrane Aaronson Won The XCC Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Derall Durand vs. Norice Simard KO of the Night: Chuck Brown (vs. Kenny Magilton) Submission of the Night: Charles Stiles (vs. Bosco Curbeam) Performance Bonus: Derall Durand vs. Norice Simard BCF: Kuqi vs. Singh (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003) Title Result: Roope Kuqi Won The BCF Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Roope Kuqi vs. Jesse Singh KO of the Night: Mathieu Aumont (vs. Henry Hooper) Submission of the Night: Aston Merryman (vs. Terry Bull) WEFF 30: Dube vs. Lachance (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003) Title Result: Lace Lachance Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title Fight of the Night: Francille Lapointe vs. Fauna Belanger KO of the Night: Lace Lachance (vs. Bernadette Dube) Submission of the Night: Francille Lapointe (vs. Fauna Belanger) Canadian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 2, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Matti Kurri KO of the Night: Keith Plaice (vs. Timothy McNally) Submission of the Night: Filip Hristov (vs. Phil Ball) American Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Clint Royle vs. Saul Cervantes KO of the Night: Osmosis Benn (vs. Randall Horn) Submission of the Night: Clint Royle (vs. Saul Cervantes) South American Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Procopio Golias vs. Valdo Calamari KO of the Night: Guilherme de Barros (vs. Raul Piexoto) Submission of the Night: Procopio Golias (vs. Valdo Calamari) Asian Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Chico Feijo vs. Min-Soo Sik KO of the Night: Cesar Granda (vs. Egidijus Fomenka) Submission of the Night: Bhumibol Ektawatkul (vs. Milenko Rudonja) Performance Bonus: Bae Yoon vs. Marcio do Amor Lima Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Sebastian Cyr vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell Renato vs. Hanley Polter Matas Fialkowska vs. Jutaro Honma Teddy Glossop vs. Tomoji Takaoka

Friday, Week 2, September 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Taroemon Abukara (10-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -150) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (6-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: -110) Taroemon Abukara is a deceptively skillful Super Heavyweight who has been trained in the art of submission grappling. One of the big native hopes of ALPHA-1's Super Heavyweight division, he became a huge star when he came back from a massive beating to beat Palmer Lette and become champion. He won by fourth round submission over Svein Haugen in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Terry Shakespeare in the third round of the tournament. Tomoji Takaoka was a Sumo star in his native Japan, but left the sport in 1996 to prepare himself for the challenge of MMA. His background has given him uncanny balance for a man his size, making him almost impossible to take down, but he currently lacks the striking or submission skills to make him an attacking threat. He won by second round TKO over Sun Lu Tang in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Vasily Klyushev in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop in the Quarter-Finals. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -380) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (7-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +300) Ali Shivari is one of the very best Super Heavyweights in the world, an Egyptian fighter who, if he can get his opponent to the mat, has impressive submission skills for such a big man. He won by second round submission over Moses Amokachi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Davey Rushton in the third round of the tournament. Teddy Glossop is a good 'ole boy from the Lone Star State, who loves huntin', shootin', beer drinkin', and apparently apostrophes. An outspoken critic of pretty much anythin' that bothers him, he is at his happiest when he's punching someone in the face. He won by fifth round knock out over Charlie Howerd in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Jerry Benderoth in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka in the Quarter-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Eric Coleman (9-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -360) vs. Sebastian Cyr (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +280) Eric Coleman is enormously powerful, a wrestler out of San Diego. Debuting at the very end of 1998, he quickly established himself as one to watch, blasting his way to a 5-0 record on the local circuit via his strong grappling base and deadly ground and pound. He won by first round submission over Zair Williams in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over August Pennell in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Palmer Lette in the third round of the tournament. Sebastian Cyr is a big beast of a man, a French Canadian fighter who comes from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and is known for the threat he possesses on the ground. Although he has no striking background whatsoever, he has the advantage of naturally heavy hands and so even though his punches are technically awful and decidedly slow, if he does land one he can put someone to sleep in a hurry. He won by third round knock out over Ben Lees in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Irwin Middleton in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Efren Luat in the third round of the tournament. The winner of the fight will face the winner of Bahman Baboumian vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -180) vs. Jutaro Honma (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Underdog: +140) Kel Ryan is a heavy handed slugger, who first appeared on the MMA radar when he took part in the GAMMA Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament. Although he lost in the qualifiers to John-James McInleen, he was kept on as part of the Super Heavyweight division. He won by first round submission over OJ Oberst in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Eric Hughes in the third round of the tournament. Jutaro Honma comes from a sumo background, and is a big fighter who works from up-close. His grappling and ability to control fighters is good, and his excellent balance makes him hard to take down. However, his striking is mediocre at best, and he has problems finishing fights. He won by Unanimous Decision over MA Parker in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Korekiyo Okuma in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matas Fialkowska vs. Zachary Nobell in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Hanley "The Great White" Polter (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -660) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (5-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Underdog: +520) Hanley Polter is a massive wrestler from Australia, who has awesome strength to go with his grappling acumen. A quarter-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament, his laid back charm and Aussie humour made him an instant fan favorite. Since his time on the show he has proved himself to be one of the most able fighters in the Super Heavyweight division and could be heading toward a title shot at speed. He won by first round submission over Jeremy-Brett Teller in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Abe Locke in the third round of the tournament. Gunnar Rasmussen is a Dane who is half-Mongolian on his mother's side. A huge towering figure, the big man has been doing Karate since he was twelve years old and is noted for his excellent movement and counter-strikes. He won by second round submission over Peter Windsor in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Noddy Pascow in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Melvin Yeo in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Renato vs. Irwin Middleton in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (6-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -600) vs. Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +470) Matas Fialkowska is a tall Polish fighter who started competeing in the Super Heavyweight class in 2000, although in truth he could easily have made a very big Heavyweight instead. A born fighter, he loves going into the cage and engaging in a war. He won by first round submission over Veeti Kuqi in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over George Pickering in the second round of the tournament, before winning by 42 second TKO over Drew D'Acosto in the third round of the tournament. Zachary Nobell is a real Chicago firefighter who competes in MMA in his spare time. A student of Jeet Kun Do, he isn't the most technically gifted fighter but he does have natural athleticism, a good reach, and some nice power. He won by Unanimous Decision over Sugimoto Tarumi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Hidehira Nakamoto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kel Ryan vs. Jutaro Honma in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Bahman Baboumian (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: -110) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (7-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Favorite: -130) Bahman Baboumian is an Iranian who now lives and trains in Europe, an all-rounder who combines a tidy grappling and ground game with some fantastic power in his hands. He's not the prettiest fighter to watch, but he is very effective. He won by first round submission over Zydrunas Sigauskas in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Bob Dozier in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over John-James McInleen in the third round of the tournament. Marmaduke Chuffnell is a Super Heavyweight fighter who apparently has a chin made out of adamantium. A wrestler who uses his bulk to squash opponents, his big weaknesses are his terrible cardio and lack of reach. He won by Unanimous Decision over Bruno Doman in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Wally Bryant in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Dwight Witherspoon in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Renato (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -860) vs. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (6-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +680) Renato is a huge powerhouse from Brazil, who is primarily a grappler who bullies opponents with sheer size and strength, although his ridiculously heavy hands mean that he's a threat standing too. He won by second round submission over Warren Scumboon in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Kiyomori Sanda in the third round of the tournament. Irwin Middleton is a powerhouse, and was a cast member on the first series of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans. Despite having little pro experience, he reached the final, gaining the nickname "MurderFist" along the way for his brutal ground and pound stoppages. He lost to Davey Rushton in the final. He lost by second round submission over Sebastian Cyr in the second round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the tournament following the retirement of Lucius M Banks, before winning by first round knock out over Marty Sinnar in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanley Polter vs. Gunnar Rasmussen in the Quarter-Finals. Weigh-In Results Taroemon Abukara (272 lbs) vs. Tomoji Takaoka (292 lbs) Ali Shivari (294 lbs) vs. Teddy Glossop (270 lbs) Eric Coleman (299 lbs) vs. Sebastian Cyr (283 lbs) Kel Ryan (278 lbs) vs. Jutaro Honma (271 lbs) Hanley Polter (294 lbs) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (275 lbs) Matas Fialkowska (270 lbs) vs. Zachary Nobell (270 lbs) Bahman Baboumian (278 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs) Renato (272 lbs) vs. Irwin Middleton (272 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 124 Full Fight Card SHW: Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka SHW: Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop SHW: Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr SHW: Kel Ryan vs. Jutaro Honma SHW: Hanley Polter vs. Gunnar Rasmussen SHW: Matas Fialkowska vs. Zachary Nobell SHW: Bahman Baboumian vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell SHW: Renato vs. Irwin Middleton

Friday, Week 1, September 2003 Live From Montreal, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Martina Collee (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Favorite: -210) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +160) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Newmar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Collee with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Newmar confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Collee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Newmar took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Newmar connects with a jab, but Collee avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:13) Collee is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Newmar starts pounding away on Collee, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Newmar fires away with punches and Collee is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Referee Kyle Crisp pulls Newmar away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:46) The winner, by TKO; Catherine Newmar! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Catherine Newmar has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar defeats Martina Collee (TKO (Strikes) in 1:14 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Catherine Newmar thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Catherine Newmar invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate a win. She is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves her. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (7-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Underdog: +340) vs. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (11-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Favorite: -430) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) McCoy lets Shimizu step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Shimizu throws three quick punches and lands one of them but gets a left hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Shimizu comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Shimizu uses a right jab but can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Shimizu moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Shimizu uses a pair of right jabs but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Shimizu moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Shimizu uses a right jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Shimizu comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Shimizu scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:22) McCoy lands a left jab and also launches a stiff head kick that finds its mark! (Rd 1 - 03:11) Shimizu is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 03:11) McCoy starts pounding away on Shimizu, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 03:11) McCoy pounds away on Shimizu, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 03:11) With Shimizu taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:56) Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy takes the win by TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:56) Temperance McCoy books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy defeats Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu (TKO (Strikes) in 2:04 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Temperance McCoy gives a rain check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Temperance McCoy says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate her during training and that she's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +550) vs. Erin Distefano (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Favorite: -690) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Bethlen misses with a left jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Distefano scores with a jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:32) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Bethlen is off target with a pair of jabs but lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Distefano nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Bethlen misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Distefano to attack with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:16) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Bethlen. (Rd 1 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Bethlen misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Distefano comes in with a quick left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Bethlen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 02:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:34) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Distefano misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Bethlen throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Distefano takes the chance and shoots on Bethlen. (Rd 1 - 01:03) The takedown is unsuccessful, Bethlen sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Distefano misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Bethlen can't catch Distefano, whose good head movement allows her to slip away from a three punch combination. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Referee Leo Behan calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Bethlen. (Rd 1 - 00:03) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 1 - 00:03) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Distefano. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Distefano. She knows that this is her fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Distefano is off target with a left jab but lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Distefano counters a right hand with a left jab and a body kick that fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:32) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:32) Bethlen misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Distefano comes in with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Bethlen scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Distefano goes to the body with a spin kick. (Rd 2 - 02:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Bethlen stalks forward, pressuring Distefano. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Distefano hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Bethlen hits a couple of minor left hands, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Distefano is off-target with a jab but lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Distefano scores with a jab but misses a spinning back kick. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Bethlen lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Distefano lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Bethlen hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Distefano hits a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Distefano has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Bethlen is off-target with a jab and also finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Distefano hits a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. Bethlen hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Distefano 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Distefano. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Distefano counters a leg kick with a jab and a right head kick that doesn't make contact. (Rd 3 - 04:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Bethlen misses a jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Distefano lands a left jab and also lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Distefano misses a jab and also fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Bethlen is off target with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Bethlen is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Bethlen misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 03:21) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Distefano uses a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Bethlen is off-target with two jabs but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Covering up, Distefano backs off! Bethlen may have rocked her! (Rd 3 - 03:07) A big right hand from Bethlen drops Distefano! (Rd 3 - 03:01) Bethlen quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Distefano! (Rd 3 - 03:01) Distefano is back to her feet too quickly though. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Distefano counters a right hand with a left jab and a body kick that fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Bethlen misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Distefano to attack with a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:11) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Bethlen. (Rd 3 - 01:50) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Bethlen misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Bethlen hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Distefano hits a jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Bethlen uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Distefano hits a jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Bethlen scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Distefano is off-target with a jab but hits a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Bethlen backs off and covers up...she is dazed! Distefano comes forward, she knows that this is a chance for victory! Bethlen is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 3 - 00:31) Distefano punishes Bethlen with a straight right! (Rd 3 - 00:26) Bethlen eats a right head kick! She falls to the ground but is not out! (Rd 3 - 00:11) Distefano moves in quickly, kneeling beside Bethlen and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 3 - 00:11) Distefano starts unloading with massive rights and Bethlen is getting pasted! (Rd 3 - 00:11) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 00:03) Erin Distefano takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 3 - 00:03) Erin Distefano moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Erin Distefano defeats Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen (TKO (Strikes) in 4:57 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Erin Distefano thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Erin Distefano gives a show of respect to her opponent. Erin Distefano is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Janey McDwyre (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Underdog: +230) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (9-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Alberta, Canada, Favorite: -300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Evergood, but then she lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Evergood fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Evergood steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 03:48) It looked like we were about to see McDwyre try and get some grappling started, but Evergood was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Evergood and then she hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 03:48) McDwyre hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Evergood knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on McDwyre, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Evergood pounds away with lefts, McDwyre is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Referee Kyle Crisp is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:24) 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood takes the win by TKO! (Rd 1 - 03:24) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Piper Evergood. Official Result: 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood defeats Janey McDwyre (TKO (Strikes) in 1:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Piper Evergood thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Temperance McCoy would be a tough challenge but one that she'd be interested in trying. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -500) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +390) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) A defensive jab hits from Sablikova. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Shiokawa throws a one-two, but Sablikova was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Sablikova looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Shiokawa simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Shiokawa can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:48) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Moving forward constantly, Sablikova is pressuring Shiokawa. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Sablikova avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Sablikova lands a left hand and then she hits Shiokawa with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Sablikova steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Shiokawa throws a one-two, but Sablikova was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Sablikova gets hold of Shiokawa, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Sablikova uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Shiokawa as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Using her wrestling skills, Sablikova is trying to push Shiokawa up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Shiokawa ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Shiokawa uses her wrestling skills to prevent Sablikova from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Sablikova pins Shiokawa up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Shiokawa is trapped against the cage and Sablikova hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Sablikova smothers Shiokawa up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:05) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Sablikova took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Sablikova comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Shiokawa uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Sablikova gets hold of Shiokawa without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Sablikova tries to wrestle Shiokawa backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Shiokawa ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Shiokawa, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Sablikova is exerting. (Rd 2 - 03:52) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Sablikova pins Shiokawa up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Sablikova looks for a foot stomp but Shiokawa works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Sablikova feints one way and then the other, throwing Shiokawa off balance and leaving her badly exposed. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Shiokawa misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Sablikova attacks with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:35) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 01:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Shiokawa misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Sablikova comes in with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Sablikova comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Shiokawa hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Sablikova can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 00:49) Shiokawa is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 00:37) Sablikova knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Shiokawa, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 00:37) Sablikova pounds away, Shiokawa is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 2 - 00:37) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 00:17) By TKO, the winner is Veronika Sablikova! (Rd 2 - 00:17) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Veronika Sablikova. Official Result: 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova defeats Eiko Shiokawa (TKO (Strikes) in 4:43 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Veronika Sablikova thanks everyone connected to Euro Team Thunder for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +420) vs. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (8-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Gracefield, Quebec, Favorite: -530) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Wood, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as she enters. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Cameron and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Wood. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Cameron can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Wood with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Wood appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Cameron took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Cameron lands a left hand and then catches Wood with a superb right kick to the head! (Rd 1 - 04:07) Wood wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 03:51) Cameron quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Wood! (Rd 1 - 03:51) Cameron pounds away, Wood is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 03:51) With Wood taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:37) The winner, by TKO; Tabitha Cameron! (Rd 1 - 03:37) Tabitha Cameron books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood (TKO (Strikes) in 1:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tabitha Cameron name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Tabitha Cameron says that she knows that beating Alisha Wood is a big upset but that she always believed in herself. Tabitha Cameron is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: French River, Ontario, Favorite: -570) vs. Rosamaria Correa (5-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +450) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Correa steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Arroway hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Correa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Arroway collapses, that shot knocked her out! (Rd 1 - 04:43) By knock out, the winner is Rosamaria Correa! (Rd 1 - 04:43) Rosamaria Correa advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Rosamaria Correa defeats Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Rosamaria Correa name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she repeats her challenge to Verona Joseph. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me!" CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Hope "Scythe" Lehane (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Moreno Valley, California, Favorite: -680) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Ottawa, Ontario, Underdog: +540) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lehane comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Stoltman hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Lehane seizes the chance and grabs Stoltman into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lehane is looking to muscle Stoltman back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lehane manages it and controls Stoltman up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Lehane attempts a trip to put Stoltman on the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:20) The trip doesn't work, Stoltman blocked it and then turns it so that Lehane is the one against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Stoltman looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Lehane stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Stoltman against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Lehane attempts a trip to put Stoltman on the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:41) She sweeps the leg, sending Stoltman to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! (Rd 1 - 03:29) Lehane attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Stoltman. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Stoltman doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Stoltman tries to sweep Lehane but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Showing great technique, Lehane tries to set up a D'Arce choke from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lehane sinks the hold in deeply and Stoltman has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:13) Hope 'Scythe' Lehane takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 02:13) Hope Lehane advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Hope 'Scythe' Lehane defeats 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Hope Lehane thanks everyone connected to Lady Shiva's for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Lehane says that she was working on that choke during training and that she is glad that it paid off. She gave a charismatic performance. MAIN EVENT LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-5, 2-2 CTC, From: Senneterre, Quebec, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-1, 2-1 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -340) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) LeToussier is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's no touch of gloves to start with, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Taneyev steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:30) LeToussier throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Taneyev is able to grab LeToussier. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Taneyev tries to wrestle LeToussier backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Taneyev manages it and controls LeToussier up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:58) With LeToussier stuck against the cage, Taneyev tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Taneyev gets the takedown! LeToussier pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Taneyev tries to pound on LeToussier, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Taneyev throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Taneyev fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Taneyev begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:36) LeToussier can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Taneyev gains side control. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Taneyev begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 01:27) LeToussier desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:15) LeToussier ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Taneyev throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Taneyev throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Taneyev throws a fast elbow that does a glancing blow to LeToussier. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Taneyev. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:49) LeToussier is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Taneyev lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Taneyev lands with a quick punch but LeToussier slips past a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:27) LeToussier throws four quick punches and lands three of them and then lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Taneyev glares at his opponent. (Rd 2 - 04:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Taneyev dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Taneyev is left wide open after a missed right hook to the ribs and gets countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 03:23) LeToussier attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Taneyev throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:23) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Taneyev scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:06) LeToussier scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:46) LeToussier initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Taneyev lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:46) LeToussier misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Taneyev lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:54) LeToussier hits a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:32) LeToussier scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Taneyev is off-target with a jab but hits a crunching right hook to the body! (Rd 2 - 01:27) LeToussier collapses in agony, he can't continue! (Rd 2 - 01:27) The winner, by TKO; Valentin Taneyev! Official Result: 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev defeats Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier (TKO in 3:33 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Valentin Taneyev gives a name-check to everyone at St. Petersburg Elite, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he calls out Junior Patinkin, saying that "he can't beat me". Attendance: 1,845 Gate Reciepts: $260,145 Sponsorship: $42,818 Ad Revenue: $1,921,604 Merchandise: $7,725 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $94,047) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Valentin Taneyev $5,001 Anthony LeToussier $14,121 Hope Lehane $19,704 Shaunagh Stoltman $11,513 FotN: Both: $10,000 SotN: Lehane: $5,000 Rosamaria Correa $12,678 Alyson Arroway $3,074 KotN: Correa: $5,000 Perf: Correa: $5,000 Tabitha Cameron $4,009 Alisha Wood $1,765 Veronika Sablikova $4,530 Eiko Shiokawa $1,890 Piper Evergood $4,182 Janey McDwyre $1,513 Erin Distefano $1,606 Nora Bethlen $135 Temperance McCoy $2,320 Hanako Shimizu $2,320 Catherine Newmar $2,144 Martina Collee $2,017 Drug Testing: $9,450 Production: $46,972 Profit: $2,081,823 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 80% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 56.5% (Mid Level National) USA +3.6% 57.2% (Mid Level National) UK +3.2% 21.4% (Low Level National) Europe +2.2% 27.3% (Low Level National) Australia +2.2% 11.7% (Low Level National) Japan +2.0% 50.4% (Mid Level National) Asia +2.0% 24.4% (Low Level National) Russia +1.3% 6.3% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.0% 20.9% (Low Level National) South America +2.4% 43.2% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.3% 7.6% (Low Level National) Africa +1.3% 99.9% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 122, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Zachary Nobell is now training with Team Desire as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Matas Fialkowska. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, but is hoping to improve his ground game. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Supachai Thamsatchanan is no longer training with Tai Sheng Men Society. He has publicly said that he enjoyed training there, but that the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and it was time to move on. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Hiro Arai has stopped training with Dragon's Lair Gym. He has said that he enjoyed training there, and that while he enjoyed success with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and it was time to move on. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows ALPHA-1: Takabe vs. Dingleberry (Saturday, Week 1, September 2003) Title Result: Mokichi Takabe Made His First Successful Defence of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Title Result: Angus Silversmith Won The ALPHA-1 Super Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Ruben Rua vs. Jon Silvers KO of the Night: Mokichi Takabe (vs. Toby Dingleberry) Submission of the Night: Ruben Rua (vs. Jon Silvers) European Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 2, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Vjekoslav Sarich vs. Kalle Larsson KO of the Night: Marco Bernacci (vs. Oliver Karlsen) Submission of the Night: Markku Mikola (vs. Sebastian Pardo) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Hope Lehane vs. Piper Evergood Erin Distefano vs. Rosamaria Correa Veronika Sablikova vs. Temperance McCoy Catherine Newmar vs. Tabitha Cameron

Friday, Week 1, September 2003 MAIN EVENT Light Heavyweight Bout: Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-5, 2-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -340) These two have been going at each other for more than a year, since Taneyev demanded a fight with LeToussier following his victory over Allen LeFleur at Canadian Tournament Combat 22. They've been going back and forth over social media, and the heat of the match-ups reached nuclear proportions, with both men demanding the match, and so the CTC proudly presents their first ever non-tournament fight! Anthony LeToussier is a loud-mouthed kick boxer, with a growing BJJ repertoire, especially defensively, while Valentin Tanayev is an elite-level grappler, with power in his hands, and deadly submissions. Can the match-up possibly live up to the hype, we're about to find out! CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Hope "Scythe" Lehane (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -680) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +540) Hope Lehane is one of the most dangerous submission artists in womens MMA due to her extensive Jiu-Jitsu background, she's a legit black belt, and has put together an amazing string of tap out victories to become the best Featherweight in the world. A dominant champion with WEFF, she continued her dominance in her CTC debut, a first round submission victory over Velvet Avery in the second round of the tournament. Shaunagh Stoltman is an all-rounder from Ottawa, Ontario. Originally coming from a purely wrestling background, she has quickly picked up the art of striking and is now a threat from pretty much everywhere that a fight can possibly go. A tall fighter, she is particularly noted for her vicious knee strikes. She won by fourth round submission over Piper Evergood in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Nora Bethlen in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Janey McDwyre vs. Piper Evergood in the Quarter-Finals. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -570) vs. Rosamaria Correa (5-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +450) Alyson Arroway is a good kick boxer with a surprisingly effective clinch game, and is a dangerous opponent as long as the fight remains standing but suffers from a poor ground game. She had a strong career with WEFF from the very beginning, and is consistently one of the top ranked Featherweights in the world. She won by third round knock out over Gabriella Rios in the second round of the tournament. Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. She made her debut in mid-2000, and has quickly become one of the most talked about female talents in Brazil. She won by 31 second TKO over Kit Sakamoto in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Maricel Punya in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nora Bethlen vs. Erin Distefano in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: +420) vs. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (8-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -530) Tabitha Cameron is an excellent progress who has been making waves, a Muay Thai fighter who uses her reach advantage to great effect, especially with her deadly kicks. One of the best Featherweights in the world, she is gunning for a title shot against the great Hope Lehane. She won by Unanimous Decision over Tilly Hall in the second round of the tournament. Alisha Wood is one of the most powerful female fighters in MMA, and uses her wrestling skills to smother and grind down her opponents. At one time she looked like she could be one of the first big dominant stars of women's MMA, being seemingly unbeatable at first, but proved beatable when she moved to WEFF. She won by fifth round submission over Johanna Lagerholm in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Johanna Lagerholm in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Martina Collee vs. Catherine Newmar in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -500) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +390) Veronika Sablikova is massively powerful, a ground and pound specialist from Prague who has the strength to simply bulldoze opponents. She made her name fighting for KDM FC in Asia, where she utterly decimated the roster and was a dominant and untouchable Featherweight champion. She won by second round TKO over Annika Sjolin in the second round of the tournament. Eiko Shiokawa is a dangerous Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who can be a dangerous opponent if the fight goes to the ground, getting it there, however, can cause her major problems. She won by first round submission over Ana Natalia Pinto in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Kelly Andrews in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Temperance McCoy vs. Hanako Shimizu in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Janey McDwyre (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +230) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (9-3, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -300) Janey McDwyre is a fighter from Newcastle, England, whose background is in judo. Her main threat is on the ground, where her array of submission holds are more than enough to cause most fighters trouble, but her lack of striking means that she can be in trouble against aggressive opponents who swarm her. She won by first round submission over Brooke Rockerfeller in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Rachel McGuiness in the second round of the tournament. Piper Evergood is a Canadian fighter who is beginning to build up a reputation as a dangerous competitor. A striker, her best weapon is her big overhand left which has massive power and can easily KO most opponents. Evergood has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. She lost by fourth round submission to Shaunagh Stoltman in the first round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket when Sue Eccleston retired, before winning by first round knock out over Verona Joseph in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Underdog: +550) vs. Erin DiStefano (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -690) Nora Bethlen is one of the few Hungarians in MMA, and comes from a kick boxing background and is known as "One-Shot" because of her tremendous punching power and ability to put people down and out with a single blow. She won by second round knock out over Chelsea Lawson in the first round of the tournament, before losing by fourth round submission to Shaunagh Stoltman in the second round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket following the retirement of Haley Croft. Erin Distefano is a young fighter from Queens, New York. A martial arts enthusiast since she was a young girl, she has done a good amount of kick boxing, grappling, and jiu-jitsu over the years and so has a good grounding for MMA. Primarily known for her knock out power, she has designs on being a major force in the sport. She won by second round knock out over Laura Adair in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Vasya Kaczmarek in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (7-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +340) vs. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (11-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -430) Temperance McCoy, at 6'2", is a giant compared to most of her peers. She uses that to good effect by employing a gameplan based around her excellent striking, using her reach advantage to tag her opponents before they can get close enough to attack her. Unfortunately she is woeful at grappling and has virtually no ground game whatsoever, and these big weaknesses are preventing her from making much progress in her career. She won by second round knock out over Fi Johns in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Chiyo Yanagimoto in the second round of the tournament. Hanako Shimizu is a Muay Thai fighter who is known for her excellent striking game, which is at a considerably higher level than most of her peers. A former KDM FC Womens champion, she tore through that division with the exception of Veronika Sablikova who beat her soundly both times they squared off. She won by Unanimous Decision over Idina Micklewhite in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Veronika Sablikova vs. Eiko Shiokawa in the Quarter-Finals. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Martina Collee (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -210) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +160) Martina Collee is a wrestler from Canada, who shows a pitbull like determination whenever she fights, pressuring her opponent by getting up close and sticking to them constantly. She is very poor at striking and so is very vulnerable to fighters who can control distance. She won by Unanimous Decision over Feng Chung in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Anna Thompson in the second round of the tournament. Catherine Newmar is a New York native who comes from a kick boxing background. A powerful striker who can do serious damage if she hits, her weakness is that her punches and kicks are slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up, she'd be exponentially more dangerous. She won by fourth round knock out over Lynda Epsom in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Yutsuko Sasaki in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tabitha Cameron vs. Alisha Wood in the Quarter-Finals. Weigh-In Results Anthony LeToussier (205 lbs) vs. Valentin Taneyev (205 lbs) Hope Lehane (145 lbs) vs. Shaunagh Stoltman (145 lbs) Alyson Arroway (145 lbs) vs. Rosamaria Correa (145 lbs) Tabitha Cameron (145 lbs) vs. Alisha Wood (145 lbs) Veronika Sablikova (145 lbs) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (145 lbs) Janey McDwyre (145 lbs) vs. Piper Evergood (145 lbs) Nora Bethlen (145 lbs) vs. Erin Distefano (145 lbs) Temperance McCoy (145 lbs) vs. Hanako Shimizu (145 lbs) Martina Collee (145 lbs) vs. Catherine Newmar (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 123 Full Fight Card LHW: Anthony LeToussier vs. Valentin Taneyev WFW: Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman WFW: Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa WFW: Tabitha Cameron vs. Alisha Wood WFW: Veronika Sablikova vs. Eiko Shiokawa WFW: Janey McDwyre vs. Piper Evergood WFW: Nora Bethlen vs. Erin DiStefano WFW: Temperance McCoy vs. Hanako Shimizu WFW: Martina Collee vs. Catherine Newmar

Friday, Week 4, August 2003 Live From Ottawa, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (2-0-1, 2-0-1 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Favorite: -390) vs. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (10-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Underdog: +310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Setting it up well, Barrington shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:51) The takedown is completed, Barrington gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:38) In side control, Barrington catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Rhett tries to pull guard on Barrington but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Barrington tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Barrington shows his ground skills and slips to mount. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Barrington throws some short elbows and at least one catches Rhett in the face. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Rhett turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 1 - 03:03) Barrington attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Rhett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Rhett tries a roll, but doesn't budge Barrington. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Barrington fires away with punches and Rhett is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 02:31) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:12) By TKO, the winner is Jamie Barrington! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Jamie Barrington advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington defeats 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett (TKO (Strikes) in 2:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jamie Barrington thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants Antonio Rimando and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits." Jamie Barrington is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Murray Darby (13-8-1, 1-0-1 CTC, From: Wellington, New Zealand, Underdog: +910) vs. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -1150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Ekberg is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Darby to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Ekberg hits a right jab and then catches Darby with a stunning left hook! (Rd 1 - 04:21) Darby goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 04:10) 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg takes the win by knock out! (Rd 1 - 04:10) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Murray Darby (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lars-Gunnar Ekberg praises his team at War Dogs, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he wants Khru Duangjan, any time, any place, and is going to embarrass him. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Bastian Neske (7-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +460) vs. Christopher Drew (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Wigan, England, Favorite: -580) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Drew initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Neske manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Drew lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Drew comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Neske manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Drew lands two jabs and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:06) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Drew misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Drew slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Drew forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Neske throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Drew lands a jab and then he hits Neske with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:08) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Drew comes forward. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Neske fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Drew can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Neske with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Drew steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Neske throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Drew lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Drew steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Neske throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Drew throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Drew uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Neske scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Neske slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 00:21) A jab is wide from Drew, but then he catches Neske with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Drew slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Drew. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Drew attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a flying superman punch straight to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Neske is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Drew senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Drew pounds away, Neske is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 2 - 04:38) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 04:22) Christopher Drew takes the win by TKO! (Rd 2 - 04:22) Christopher Drew advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats Bastian Neske (TKO (Strikes) in 0:38 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Christopher Drew praises his team at KO Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Waly da Cunha (18-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +140) vs. Donnie Wang (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cebu City, Philippines, Favorite: -180) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Wang forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) da Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Wang throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Wang comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:44) da Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Wang lands a jab and then he scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:44) da Cunha hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 04:37) Wang knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on da Cunha, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 04:37) Wang pounds away on da Cunha, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 04:37) With da Cunha taking a beating, referee Stanley Wright has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:18) The winner, by TKO; Donnie Wang! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Donnie Wang books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Donnie Wang defeats Waly da Cunha (TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Donnie Wang praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to fight next, and he responds by calling out Takaaki Fukumitsu, saying he will kick his ass. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Stormin'" Norman Pike (20-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Chandler, Quebec, Favorite: -230) vs. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (20-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +180) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Gregory C. James, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Pike manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he catches Pike with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Duangjan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Pike scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Pike limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 1 - 03:51) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he hits Pike with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Limping quite noticeably, Pike is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:26) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:03) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he hits Pike with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Limping quite noticeably, Pike is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Duangjan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Pike hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Duangjan lands a jab and then he hits Pike with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Duangjan initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Pike tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Pike with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 02:29) It's a knock out! Pike is down and out! (Rd 1 - 02:25) Khru Duangjan takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 02:25) Khru Duangjan books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats 'Stormin'' Norman Pike (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Khru Duangjan praises his team at Wudang Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He brags about knocking Pike out and says that anyone who fights him is putting themselves in danger as he can KO anyone. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (38-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -670) vs. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Underdog: +530) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Rimando moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Boniek scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Rimando throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Boniek moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Rimando into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Boniek confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab lands from Boniek but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:03) A punch from Rimando fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Boniek gets hold of Rimando, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Boniek is trying to push Rimando so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Boniek can't manage it, Rimando fought it. (Rd 1 - 03:31) With control of the clinch, Boniek tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Rimando cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Boniek begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Boniek passes guard, but Rimando was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Boniek ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Boniek throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Boniek blocks Rimando as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Boniek fires away with punches, but Rimando doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Boniek blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Boniek throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Boniek blocks Rimando as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Boniek pounds away, but Rimando isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Rimando tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Boniek doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Boniek begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Boniek struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Boniek took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Boniek looks very happy with that first round. He is certainly living up to position as being the heavy favourite to win this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's going to be a real uphill struggle for Rimando from this point onward. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Boniek appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rimando took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Rimando can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Boniek with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Blood is visible on Boniek, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Rimando uses a left jab, but Boniek avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Boniek hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Boniek comes forward, walking down Rimando. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Rimando hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Boniek can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Rimando with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 02:36) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Boniek comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Boniek is able to grab Rimando. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Boniek is trying to muscle Rimando up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Boniek does it, Rimando is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:18) With Boniek bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 2 - 01:18) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 2 - 01:18) We're back underway! (Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Boniek takes the chance and shoots on Rimando. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Boniek couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Rimando hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Boniek can't get Rimando down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Rimando is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 2 - 00:22) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Boniek. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Boniek up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Rimando misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:50) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Rimando where a strike must have cut him. (Rd 3 - 04:36) That was a good example of how Boniek can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles. (Rd 3 - 04:29) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Boniek is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Boniek comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Rimando throws a two-punch combo but Boniek avoids both. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Boniek is able to grab Rimando. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Rimando ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Smothered against the cage, Rimando is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 03:31) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Boniek exerts total control, keeping Rimando smothered against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Boniek tries to keep him up against the cage, but Rimando works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:34) For the first time, Rimando is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Rimando connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:09) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Boniek wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Rimando throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 00:41) With a clear opportunity, Boniek is able to move in fast and clinch with Rimando. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Boniek achieves it, pinning Rimando to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Boniek smothers Rimando up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:13) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Boniek took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Rimando needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Rimando. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Rimando comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:48) A one-two from Rimando fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Rimando throws a two-punch combo but Boniek avoids both. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Boniek seizes the chance and shoots in on Rimando. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Rimando almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Boniek holds the other. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Boniek drives Rimando up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Boniek tries to keep him up against the cage, but Rimando works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 4 - 03:39) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Boniek is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 03:34) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Boniek seems to be the aggressor. (Rd 4 - 03:26) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:26) Boniek doesn't manage it though, Rimando defended it well. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Rimando looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Rimando gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 4 - 03:04) Boniek is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 03:04) In side control, Rimando throws a couple of punches designed to keep Boniek guessing. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Rimando blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Rimando tries to ensnare Boniek in an americana. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Boniek fights off the americana attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Boniek pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:34) In half guard, Rimando begins working to get side control. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Boniek fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 01:22) The scramble ends with Rimando grabbing Boniek and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Rimando looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Boniek proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Even though he is physically tiring quite noticeably, Boniek shows great control by keeping Rimando pressed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Occasional short punches are all that happen for about the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Rimando 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Rimando winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Rimando hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Boniek hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Boniek can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Rimando with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Rimando gets hold of Boniek. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Rimando looks to take Boniek down with a trip. (Rd 5 - 04:09) An outside leg trip sweeps Boniek down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 5 - 03:50) Boniek looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Rimando is trying to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Boniek fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 03:36) The scramble ends with Rimando grabbing Boniek and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:24) With Boniek stuck against the cage, Rimando tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Rimando uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 5 - 03:24) Boniek gives up his back. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Boniek prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Rimando from getting hooks in. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Boniek tries a roll, but doesn't budge Rimando. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Rimando tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Boniek doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Rimando blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Rimando tries to finish Boniek off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Boniek stops Rimando from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Breathing very hard, Rimando is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Boniek tries to move Rimando off his back but can't. (Rd 5 - 00:43) Boniek prevents Rimando from applying a body triangle. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Boniek tries to turn over and sweep Rimando but can't do it. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Rimando tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Boniek fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Rimando. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek defeats Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Grzegorz Boniek thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Grzegorz Boniek praises Rimando for his skill and toughness. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (18-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -1200) vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Fukumitsu may have weighed in the same as Oktay yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Oktay stalks forward, pressuring Fukumitsu. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Fukumitsu throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Oktay lands a left hand and then he hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 03:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:41) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Oktay scores with a jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Fukumitsu hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Moving forward constantly, Oktay is pressuring Fukumitsu. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Oktay looks to pressure Fukumitsu, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:48) A jab hits home from Oktay and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Oktay comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Fukumitsu fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Oktay uses a left jab but Fukumitsu dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 00:09) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Oktay hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Fukumitsu scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Oktay. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Oktay. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Fukumitsu hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Oktay lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Fukumitsu falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a hook to the body that fails to land. (Rd 2 - 03:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Oktay scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Fukumitsu hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 02:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fukumitsu is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a left hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Oktay comes in with a pair of jabs that are followed by a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:58) A stand-up striking battle is doing Fukumitsu no favours, Oktay is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. (Rd 2 - 01:27) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Oktay counters a right hand with a jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Oktay comes in with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Glaring at Oktay, Fukumitsu motions for him to come on and attack. (Rd 2 - 00:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Oktay misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fukumitsu comes in with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Fukumitsu lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Oktay lands two jabs and also lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Oktay. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Oktay ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Fukumitsu lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Oktay nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:04) For the first time, Oktay is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Fukumitsu is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 03:56) There's a takedown attempt from Oktay. (Rd 3 - 03:56) He has the takedown! Fukumitsu pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Oktay unloads with some right hands, but Fukumitsu deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Fukumitsu throws out some punches, but Oktay leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 03:06) In guard, Oktay begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Oktay passes to side control with ease. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Oktay attempts to americana Fukumitsu from side control. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Fukumitsu blocks it. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Oktay blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Oktay tries to apply a crucifix to trap both his opponent's arms. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Fukumitsu doesn't allow Oktay to get it. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Fukumitsu tries to sweep Oktay but only succeeds in ending up under north-south position instead. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Fukumitsu looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Oktay attempts to set up a north-south choke. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Fukumitsu can't prevent the choke from being applied, he has to tap! (Rd 3 - 00:29) Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay takes the win by submission! (Rd 3 - 00:29) Lefter Oktay has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay defeats Takaaki Fukumitsu (Submission (North South Choke) in 4:31 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lefter Oktay praises his team at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect, Lefter Oktay praises Fukumitsu for his skill and toughness. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The King of Ground And Pound" James Foster (39-4-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Aurora, Illinois, Favorite: -1200) vs. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (30-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Papaioannou must be giving up at least 25lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Foster uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:50) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Foster throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Foster throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Foster pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Foster attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:44) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Foster starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Foster is too skilled for Papaioannou, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Foster looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Papaioannou rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Foster successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 1 - 01:18) With both hooks in, Foster tries to flatten Papaioannou out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Foster flattens Papaioannou out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 00:56) The winner, by submission; James Foster! (Rd 1 - 00:56) James Foster has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster defeats Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:04 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, James Foster praises his team at Halvorsen's, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. James Foster invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate his win. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, James Foster has real star power. Attendance: 1,382 Gate Reciepts: $214,348 Sponsorship: $47,149 Ad Revenue: $2,203,022 Merchandise: $6,891 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $211,281) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) James Foster $121,628 Stratos Papaioannou $12,901 FotN: Both: $10,000 Lefter Oktay $23,396 Takaaki Fukumitsu $2,017 SotN: Oktay: $5,000 Grzegorz Boniek $6,429 Antonio Rimando $2,017 Khru Duangjan $11,429 Norman Pike $2,773 KotN: Duangjan: $5,000 Donnie Wang $7,858 Waly da Cunha $1,765 Perf: Wang: $5,000 Christopher Drew $4,110 Bastian Neske $1,722 Lars-Gunnar Ekberg $8,572 Murray Darby $1,589 Perf: Ekberg: $5,000 Jamie Barrington $1,428 Reinhardt Rhett $1,638 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $45,871 Profit: $2,205,250 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 79% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +2.0% 52.0% (Mid Level National) USA +3.6% 53.6% (Mid Level National) UK +3.2% 18.2% (Low Level National) Europe +2.5% 25.1% (Low Level National) Australia +2.2% 9.5% (Low Level National) Japan +3.6% 48.4% (Mid Level National) Asia +2.0% 22.4% (Low Level National) Russia +1.3% 5.0% (Low Level National) Mexico +2.0% 18.9% (Low Level National) South America +2.4% 40.8% (Mid Level National) Central America +1.3% 6.3% (Low Level National) Africa +1.3% 98.6% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 121, and all fighters tested clean. - Reinhardt Rhett took enough damage in his loss to Jamie Barrington that he had to stay in hospital for precautionary reasons, but was released in the morning. - CTC Bantamweight fighter D'Arcy Spode has left Shark Tank following his TKO loss to Riveron Potter-Pirbright. He decided he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new environment and training methods may reinvigorate him. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Suzanne Elder is now training with Dungeon LA, and will be backed by the team for her next fight, and may stick around if things go well. She chose the team because she feels they can help her improve her ground and pound skills. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Gina Dixon is now training with American Cage Fighters. She is not expected to stay with the team long-term, and thinks being with the team will help her improve her ground and pound abilities. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Mitchell Bryan will no longer be training with Pittsburgh Steel following his submission loss to Lito Alcala. He decided that it would be better to train elsewhere, and that a new environment and training methods would help reinvigorate him. - CTC Welterweight fighter Vikram Sithalayan has started training at London Kick Boxing Academy as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Rich Robinson. He will be backed by the team for the fight and may stick around if things go well. He chose the team because he wants to improve his striking. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Riveron Potter-Pirbright will no longer be training with Shark Tank. Although he enjoyed success with the team it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement, and he never considered making it a long-term alliance. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows British Large Local Show (Friday, Week 4, August 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ron Chuckle vs. Hector Dooey KO of the Night: Crow Leddy (vs. Daniel Hornsby) Submission of the Night: Caragh Green (vs. Tom Scott) Canadian Large Local Show (Friday, Week 4, August 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Domingo de Vivanco vs. Jungo Futagawa KO of the Night: Mikey Wallace (vs. Thomaz de Miranda) Submission of the Night: Mily Golovanov (vs. Bernhard Moltmann) SIGMA: Trailescu vs. MacAskill (Saturday, Week 4, August 2003) Title Result: Norman MacAskill Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Thiago Azevedo vs. Eric Dartmouth KO of the Night: Andrew Rush (vs. Pierce Jeeler) Submission of the Night: Thiago Azevedo (vs. Eric Dartmouth) American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, September 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Big Magic vs. Dean Capers KO of the Night: Big Magic (vs. Dean Capers) Submission of the Night: Lawrence Herringbone (vs. Rupert Dreck) Performance Bonus: Cal Hillson (vs. Leon Banks) Performance Bonus: Big Magic vs. Dean Capers Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals James Foster vs. Khru Duangjan Christopher Drew vs. Grzegorz Boniek Donnie Wang vs. Jamie Barrington Lefter Oktay vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg